Aircraft Carrier Survival

Oubaas · 04-20-22, 08:27 AM

Aircraft Carrier Survival was just released on Steam. It appears to have been made by the same people who gave us the excellent, "Uboat", which I love.

So I bought it as soon as I received the e-mail. In the videos, there are submarines. What that has to do with the player, I don't know. They may just be enemies after your carrier.

But, maybe they're part of the CBG. Controllable? I don't know yet. But I'll report back when I know more about this brand new title. Downloading now.

Oubaas · 04-20-22, 01:56 PM

Seems to be a combination strategy game featuring a Carrier Battle Group and carrier management game.

It's built on the Unity engine. Graphics aren't bad, but not spectacular either. Just decent.

You can select your carrier's escorts, manage deck and ship operations with 3D cutaway view, and carry out missions including recon, identification, and strike missions. And you manage carrier defense.

I'm still working through the tutorials. It runs at 2560 x 1440 with everything set to, "Fantastic" on my modern Intel/nVidia machine.

The price is $17.99 and for that price, it should provide some entertainment if you want to basically be a Rear Admiral in charge of a carrier task force. But I wouldn't call it a hardcore simulation.

It leans toward arcade, with occasional aspirations toward simulation.

All-in-all, I'm glad that I bought it, especially for the price. It seems like good, inexpensive fun.

I'll post any further insights as I progress in game.

Skybird · 04-20-22, 04:44 PM

I am potentially interested. Keep us informed, please.

Oubaas · 04-20-22, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I am potentially interested. Keep us informed, please.

Will do, Skybird! Here's a screenshot:

Skybird · 04-20-22, 05:34 PM

Saw their two 1 minute videos on the Steam page. Well, that looked VERY arcadish, I must admit...?!

Oubaas · 04-20-22, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Saw their two 1 minute videos on the Steam page. Well, that looked VERY arcadish, I must admit...?!

Yeah, this is not a hardcore simulation. It's sort of a strategy and management game. But it's a pleasant diversion so far, as long as you're not looking for a, "Hardcore Mode" button.

I'll post anything else that I encounter, if anything of significance shows up. But right now, I'd say that if you like light strategy with a little ship management, and animated 3D ships thrown in, you might like this.

For the price, it is fun. But it's not "Warplan Pacific" or "Silent Hunter: Carrier Ops"

04-20-22, 08:27 AM	#1
Oubaas Sonar Guy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 376 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Aircraft Carrier Survival Aircraft Carrier Survival was just released on Steam. It appears to have been made by the same people who gave us the excellent, "Uboat", which I love. So I bought it as soon as I received the e-mail. In the videos, there are submarines. What that has to do with the player, I don't know. They may just be enemies after your carrier. But, maybe they're part of the CBG. Controllable? I don't know yet. But I'll report back when I know more about this brand new title. Downloading now.

04-20-22, 04:44 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,687 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I am potentially interested. Keep us informed, please. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-20-22, 05:34 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,687 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Saw their two 1 minute videos on the Steam page. Well, that looked VERY arcadish, I must admit...?! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-20-22, 01:56 PM	#2
Oubaas Sonar Guy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 376 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Seems to be a combination strategy game featuring a Carrier Battle Group and carrier management game. It's built on the Unity engine. Graphics aren't bad, but not spectacular either. Just decent. You can select your carrier's escorts, manage deck and ship operations with 3D cutaway view, and carry out missions including recon, identification, and strike missions. And you manage carrier defense. I'm still working through the tutorials. It runs at 2560 x 1440 with everything set to, "Fantastic" on my modern Intel/nVidia machine. The price is $17.99 and for that price, it should provide some entertainment if you want to basically be a Rear Admiral in charge of a carrier task force. But I wouldn't call it a hardcore simulation. It leans toward arcade, with occasional aspirations toward simulation. All-in-all, I'm glad that I bought it, especially for the price. It seems like good, inexpensive fun. I'll post any further insights as I progress in game.