Info about Carrier Deck:

Official game description:
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Carrier Deck has been updated to version 1.1.2! This update brings a lot of improvements and changes, making the game better than ever! Now, you can launch missions in any order you want!
About the Game
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Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm...
But can you manage the deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear powered supercarrier, the USS Ronald Regan (CVN-76)?
**Carrier Deck** is a fast paced time management game where you will play as the Air Officer on board a CVN-76 in the midst of active war. You, alone, are responsible for all aspects of operations involving aircraft on the ship and you'll need to **work fast** to ensure everything happens in time for the highest chances of warfare success.
Load the right planes and helicopters up and ready them for the required military missions. **Manage both launching and landing** the planes, avoiding crashes that could spread throughout the deck wrecking multiple planes and damaging the ship.
In Carrier Deck, you'll manage a staggering array of aircrafts including the F18 Hornet and Super Hornet, Chinook and S3 Viking, through a campaign that covers the oceans all over the globe. Test your skills in a full spectrum of operations across the globe in extensive campaign mode, or just try the Skirmish mode for a quick challenge.
**FEATURES**
*   1\. Full management of the flight deck incl, moving, fueling and arming of aircraft
*   2\. Aircraft maintenance and management of the hangar deck
*   3\. Selecting and launching of search missions to detect enemy air, surface and submarine threats
*   4\. Tasking and launching of intercept missions
*   5\. Special Forces deployment and Amphibious operations
*   6\. Ground strikes and close air support missions
*   7\. Receiving and dispatching cargo missions
*   8\. Full range of aircraft and helicopters onboard from fighters to early warning and detection aircraft.

Release date: Jun 15, 2017

Categories: Time Management, Strategy, Simulation, Military Management, Resource Management, Real-time Combat, Tactical


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging and challenging gameplay (weight 0.97): The game offers a fun and engaging experience with deep tactical gameplay and a variety of missions. Players enjoy the challenge of managing aircraft operations and the complexity of running a carrier.
- High replayability and variety (weight 0.95): The game features high replayability with various game modes, including a campaign, survival mode, and quick missions. The variety of aircraft and missions ensures a unique experience each time.
- Addictive and enjoyable mechanics (weight 0.92): Players find the game mechanics addictive and enjoyable, with a good learning curve and satisfying sense of progression. The game is easy to learn but offers a challenging experience.
- Realistic and immersive simulation (weight 0.92): The game provides a realistic simulation of managing an aircraft carrier, with detailed mechanics for aircraft operations and carrier management. The different camera angles and immersive background music enhance the experience.
- Unique and original concept (weight 0.89): The game offers a unique and original take on military strategy games, focusing on the management of an aircraft carrier. This concept is well-executed and provides a fresh experience for players.
- Good value for the price (weight 0.86): The game is considered a good value for its price, offering a comprehensive management system and a variety of content. Players feel they get more than their money's worth.
- Potential for future improvements (weight 0.04): Players express hope for future DLCs or sequels, indicating a desire for more content and improvements to the game.

Common complaints:
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.76): Numerous bugs are present, including aircraft not loading, getting stuck, and various other issues that can lead to mission failures and frustration. These bugs are widespread and affect both Steam and Xbox versions.
- Poor aircraft pathfinding (weight 0.76): The game has significant issues with aircraft pathfinding, leading to aircraft getting stuck, colliding, and causing chaos on the deck. This problem is frequently mentioned and severely impacts gameplay.
- High difficulty and stress (weight 0.75): The game becomes overwhelming and stressful, especially in later stages, due to high difficulty, micromanagement, and chaotic deck management. Players find it challenging to keep everything managed under pressure.
- Lack of customization and tactical decisions (weight 0.65): The game lacks a mission editor, customization options for the carrier, and tactical decisions in later levels. This leads to a lack of depth and variety in gameplay.
- Control and UI issues (weight 0.15): The game has control and UI issues, including unresponsive clicks, lack of hotkeys, and small hitboxes for clicking. These issues can lead to mission failures and a frustrating experience.
- Unbalanced survival mode (weight 0.14): Survival mode is criticized for being unbalanced, overly difficult, and stressful due to RNG issues. Players find it frustrating and sometimes impossible to complete.
- Mission design flaws (weight 0.1): Missions can be unwinnable due to random parameters and limited resources. Players face issues with mission unlocking, progression, and the inability to cancel missions, leading to repeated defeats and frustration.

Gameplay feedback:
- Complex micromanagement gameplay (weight 0.77): The game involves extensive micromanagement of aircraft and resources on an aircraft carrier. Players must handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as managing take-offs, landings, refueling, and mission assignments, which can be overwhelming and stressful.
- Varied aircraft and mechanics (weight 0.33): The game features different types of aircraft, each with specific roles and capabilities. Players must manage aircraft models, folding wings mechanics, and various tasks like refueling, equipment supply, and maintenance.
- Challenging campaign mode (weight 0.1): The campaign mode offers increasing difficulty with scripted encounters and challenging AI. Players must navigate through hypothetical missions and face tougher levels as they progress.
- Time management and scheduling (weight 0.1): Players must manage time and scheduling challenges, keeping multiple tasks and situations under control. The game involves balancing aircraft operations and ensuring smooth flight deck management.
- Strategic planning and threats (weight 0.09): The game requires strategic planning to protect the carrier from various threats. Players must handle different types of enemies and attacks, making quick decisions to ensure mission success.
- Survival mode with difficulties (weight 0.08): Survival mode includes different difficulty levels and random elements, providing a varied and challenging gameplay experience. Players must manage resources and threats in real-time.
- Pathfinding and mechanics issues (weight 0.05): The game has pathfinding issues that can cause accidents and disrupt gameplay. Players may encounter mechanics that affect aircraft performance and movement on the deck.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes and bugs (weight 0.13): The game suffers from constant crashes and various bugs, including issues in Survival mode and problems with aircraft circulation on the deck. These issues significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Performance and UI issues (weight 0.11): Players report performance issues such as low FPS and UI problems. Additionally, AI pathing and aircraft pathfinding are noted to be frustrating and poorly implemented.
- High graphics settings praised (weight 0.02): The game's graphics on high settings are praised for looking wonderful, enhancing the visual experience for players.
- Great on Steam Deck (weight 0.02): The game is reported to work well on the Steam Deck, providing a positive experience for users of this platform.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for strategy and management fans (weight 0.28): The game is highly recommended for fans of strategy, deck-building, naval warfare, and time management games. It offers a challenging and stressful management experience that appeals to both newcomers and veterans.
- Worth the price (weight 0.26): The game is considered to offer great value for its price, especially when purchased during a sale. It is seen as worth the investment for its entertainment value.
- High replay value (weight 0.25): The game provides infinite replayability with randomly generated quick missions and survival mode. It is suitable for quick sessions and offers fun campaign missions.
- Workshop and mod support needed (weight 0.22): There is a strong desire for Steam Workshop support and the ability to create custom mods, missions, and scenarios. This would enhance the game's longevity and appeal.
- Needs more content (weight 0.05): Players have expressed a desire for more content and missions. Despite this, the game is still considered worth playing.
- Fast-paced and action-packed (weight 0.03): The game offers exciting quick game and survival modes, providing a fast-paced and action-packed experience.

Other player notes:
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Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.34): Players are frustrated primarily due to a multitude of bugs and pathfinding issues. The game's high difficulty, chaotic deck management, and various gameplay mechanics such as aircraft handling and mission parameters also contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.25): Players enjoy the game for its fun and engaging gameplay, which is both addictive and challenging. The strategic depth, complex carrier management, and variety of game modes and missions add to the overall enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of depth, variety, and additional content. The game's unbalanced survival mode, repetitive gameplay, and poor design choices also contribute to this sentiment.
- Stress (weight 0.05): The game's challenging nature, particularly in survival mode, creates a stressful experience. Managing multiple aircraft carriers and dealing with overwhelming tasks within limited time frames add to the stress.
- Frustrated (weight 0.04): Players feel frustrated due to the need to repeatedly start over to achieve high scores and the presence of game-breaking bugs. Issues with survival mode and the difficulty in achieving perfect scores also contribute to this frustration.
- Overwhelmed (weight 0.03): Players feel overwhelmed by the game's intense pressure and the sheer volume of tasks that need to be managed simultaneously. The complexity and chaotic nature of the missions contribute to this feeling.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the game's high replayability and the challenge of commanding different aircraft. The anticipation of new content, such as 'Carrier Deck 2,' also adds to the excitement.
- Engagement (weight 0.02): Players are engaged by the game's complexity and the challenge of managing different aircraft and missions. The game's time-consuming nature and the need for strategic planning keep players engaged.
- Addiction (weight 0.02): The game's engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics keep players coming back for more. The strategic depth and the constant challenge contribute to its addictive nature.}