If you're expecting tactical depth and replayability, Carrier Command 2 might not be the game for you. The combined arms aspect of the game falls short with ground combat feeling like an afterthought. Air power will clear out islands much faster with far less risk, so ground units are really only suited for mopping up.

The central game loop is very repetitive. You pick an island, you sail to it, you launch an observation drone to spot everything on the island, you bomb everything into scrap and then send in ground forces to mop up. The game is very slow paced, with travel times between islands being long and launching and recovering ground vehicles generally being a very slow process.

CC2 has it's moments though. Standing on the deck, watching the blinking taillights of your aircraft disappear into the fog. Alarms blaring in the control tower while you desperately maneuver your carrier to avoid incoming torpedoes. Lining up for the perfect gun run and watching explosions light up the night. The game's got great atmosphere.

Your enjoyment of CC2 probably hinges on the fact of weather you're able to appreciate the slow pace and if you're able to set aside the most efficient strategy to make your own fun. Transit between islands can be long, but with a show on your second monitor it can be a very relaxing experience. Make sure you stay on top of logistics and anticipate what materials you'll need. If you plan ahead, downtime can be minimized.

There are many tools available to you, but you could probably win the game with just torpedoes, naval artillery, and a spotting drone. If you always rely on the most effective tool at your disposal, you'll get bored very quickly. The game has a lot of different vehicles and weapons to choose from, make sure to switch it up to keep things interesting.

TLDR: CC2 is a slow paced game with a repetitive gameplay loop. If you can mitigate these shortcomings through careful planning and by varying your tactics, you'll have a good time. Always stay stocked up on fuel and go easy on the naval artillery.

If you're expecting tactical depth and replayability, Carrier Command 2 might not be the game for you. The combined arms aspect of the game falls short with ground combat feeling like an afterthought. Air power will clear out islands much faster with far less risk, so ground units are really only suited for mopping up. The central game loop is very repetitive. You pick an island, you sail to it, you launch an observation drone to spot everything on the island, you bomb everything into scrap and then send in ground forces to mop up. The game is very slow paced, with travel times between islands being long and launching and recovering ground vehicles generally being a very slow process. CC2 has it's moments though. Standing on the deck, watching the blinking taillights of your aircraft disappear into the fog. Alarms blaring in the control tower while you desperately maneuver your carrier to avoid incoming torpedoes. Lining up for the perfect gun run and watching explosions light up the night. The game's got great atmosphere. Your enjoyment of CC2 probably hinges on the fact of weather you're able to appreciate the slow pace and if you're able to set aside the most efficient strategy to make your own fun. Transit between islands can be long, but with a show on your second monitor it can be a very relaxing experience. Make sure you stay on top of logistics and anticipate what materials you'll need. If you plan ahead, downtime can be minimized. There are many tools available to you, but you could probably win the game with just torpedoes, naval artillery, and a spotting drone. If you always rely on the most effective tool at your disposal, you'll get bored very quickly. The game has a lot of different vehicles and weapons to choose from, make sure to switch it up to keep things interesting. TLDR: CC2 is a slow paced game with a repetitive gameplay loop. If you can mitigate these shortcomings through careful planning and by varying your tactics, you'll have a good time. Always stay stocked up on fuel and go easy on the naval artillery.