Beta Review - Satisfied but not impressed [BF Veteran perspective]
My Beta Feedback
I did enjoy my time in the beta and appreciate the steps back taken by the devs here. I had a few unique, intense combat moments that reminded me why I love Battlefield, but they didn’t happen often enough. Overall, I’m satisfied, but not impressed. The game feels like it’s missing that “Battlefield soul” and isn’t at the level of the best entries in the franchise like BF3 or BF1.
Here are some of the main points to improve, in my opinion:
• Tank HE shells feel weak on non-direct hits → need stronger splash & concussive damage (especially indoors).
• Weapons all feel too similar and recoil is random → add predictable recoil patterns to reward skill and give weapons more unique handling.
• Suppression is ineffective → increase effects (blur, scope sway, ADS slowdown), especially against snipers.
• Helicopters need more pitch control and smoother handling → closer to BF3/BF4 flight model.
• APKWS rockets feel underpowered → add splash damage + a dumb-fire option.
• Engineers carry too many rockets → limit Stinger/RPG loadouts, encourage trade-offs (anti-vehicle vs repair).
• Revives feel too slow when stationary → speed up animations if medic isn’t moving.
• Jets feel too rigid & Stingers too strong → loosen flight physics, reduce Stinger range.
• Tanks feel unresponsive compared to past BFs → bring back BF3/BF4/BF1 control responsiveness.
• Sliding & movement feel the same on all terrain → add ground/texture impact (faster downhill, slower uphill, different footstep sounds) and details like footsteps tracks.
• Grenades need more polish → better animations and the ability to “unpin.”
• Weapon mounting doesn’t matter much → should provide a clear buff to recoil/spread control.
• Atmosphere lacking → add squad chatter, reactive voice lines, more varied sound effects.
• Squads → bring back BF1 system (inactive leaders replaced), squad leader clearly visible, easier flag order selection.
• Class-based weapons → please bring this back to support teamwork.
• Minor additions: limited character face customization, physical flags on objectives (Conquest).
Hope for launch: bigger maps with less COD feeling, more vehicle variety/customization, and a good share of the fixes above.
