Review of “Carrier Deck” on PlayStation 5

Okay, so let’s dive into this chaotic adventure. Carrier Deck — ever heard of it? It’s this game where you’re sitting in the hot seat as the Air Officer on some big-shot aircraft carrier called CVN-76. Sounds intense, right? It’s like juggling flaming torches, but with fighter jets. Yeah, you manage the whole shebang: launching, landing, refueling. Not daunting at all. I mean, jeez.

The game throws you into global hotspots (fancy term for "places you’d rather not be"), spreading out over eight regions. Each region subtly whispers, "Hey, things are about to get real messy." So, off you go, attempting to balance all these tasks. But, surprise! The tutorials? They’re as clear as mud. Spent what felt like an eternity glued to one mission—just because the instructions were like deciphering ancient runes. Oh, and once you finally crack the code on the gameplay? The controls feel like they need a user manual all their own. Frustrating? You bet.

Playing this on the PS5 is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Everything’s screaming "PC game" — even the controls have too many steps. I’m talking clicking a radar blip, picking out an airplane… it’s a process longer than a supermarket queue on a Sunday. Miss a step, and you’re back to square one. Fun, right?

Visually, the game’s got this basic vibe — sorta like it ran out of creative juice after sketching the carrier. Same ship, new day, kinda feel. And using a mouse-pointer interface on a console? Who thought that was a good idea? Meanwhile, your thumb instinctively hits the d-pad, but, nope, that just twirls the camera. Talk about counterintuitive. The background tunes are there, too — kinda like a bar band playing, doing their thing: repetitive, but strangely comforting in this whirlwind.

If chasing trophies is your thing, guess what? There’s plenty! Bronze, Silver, Gold — you name it. Mostly, it’s about sticking it out through campaigns and tricky scenarios. With a dash of patience and maybe some luck, you’ll hit that shiny Platinum trophy. Just remember to drop off a ton of cargo along the way. Who knew trophies came with a side of logistics?

Now, if you’re a die-hard aircraft carrier fan, you might find a nugget of joy here. But for most folks, the convoluted controls and cryptic objectives might feel more like a slog than a victory lap. With a bit more polish in the console port and a brain-friendly tutorial, though, this could’ve been a smoother ride. Anyway, if you’re curious — it’s out on PS5 for $11.99. And yes, the PS4 version is lurking for the same price.

Oh, and before I forget — this insight comes courtesy of a PlayStation version from Ultimate Games. Just giving credit where it’s due.