Steering isn't great, but you are controlling a boat in the sea, so it makes sense. Combined with the rocks and sharks in the storm phase, it creates a hard yet fun gameplay experience. The barrels are hard to collect but they can make the gameplay experience easier, so it's a fair trade off.
On one hand, the audio fits the game quite well and really adds to the atmosphere, while on the other hand, the visuals are ok and they clearly show what object they're meant to represent, though could use some polish and detail.
Overall, this is a fine game with great potential.