Battlefield 4

So this currently stands at 7.8, definitely underrated, I expected it to be at least a 9, way better than BF1 which is overrated, BF4 is traditional modern combat, the maps are a bundle of chaotic fun, even a friend of mine who's played through the series agrees that this is underrated. Maps like Shanghai, Locker and Golmud are just great, the Campaign may be short but it's still good I think. So it's a 10 from me.

Still my favorite Battlefield game.

Hoped BF1 would be more like this..

I think Battlefield 4 is a fantastic game! This was the first title to fully take advantage of the PS4 / Xbox One hardware at the time. It runs basically like Battlefield 3, only a bit smoother thanks to the Frostbite 3 engine. Not only does it look better than previous entries, it's the first game in the series to introduce high tick rate servers for more responsive gameplay.

BF4 Premium is one of the most feature rich packages you can get. It contains a huge variety of weapons and vehicles as well as well as over 30 varied maps, including classic maps from Battlefield 2 and 3. Even before the hype of Battlefield 2042, BF4 had a massive active player-base and it wasn't tricky to find a game to jump into. Thanks to it's community driven development, BF4 has become a favorite to many over the years.

There are some minor nit-picks. The biggest issue I have with this game is the progression system. While it's pretty easy to level up classes, individual weapons take an incredibly long time to fully level up. After 50+ hours online, I haven't even progressed a quarter way through any of my primary weapons. Even with XP boosts provided by premium, it takes a while to progress. There are hundreds of small attachments to unlock, so much to the point that each new feature feels miniscule.

The other issue I have is lack of game mode variety. The dominant game mode is conquest, which to be fair is a staple for this series. However it would have been nice to have more Rush or Capture the Flag servers. Luckily there's at least a lot of map rotation in most Conquest servers, giving players the opportunity to fight in varied infantry and vehicle settings.

There's no doubt in my mind that BF4 is superior to most other franchise entries. And yes, that includes BF3. BF3 was amazing, but BF4 simply feels more complete in terms of customization and ways to play. If you disagree, I challenge you to go back to BF3 for a week. You will miss a lot of BF4 features. The campaign is short and sweet. The music is fantastically produced to reflect the mood of the entire game. Still play it to this day and having an absolute blast.

Battlefield 4 compared to Battlefield Hardline and Battlefield 5 is a masterpiece. I remember playing the campaign and feeling the true emotions in the first scene. You start in a car that is submerged underwater, you are trapped with your four brothers in arms. On the radio you can hear the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" further adding to the tense beginning. You are left with the choice to shoot out the window saving your two uninjured comrades but leave behind your heavily wounded commanding officer. It was a scene that you really need to see to feel. The campaign was great even though it was overlooked by the Call of Duty series Modern Warfare 3, but got its time to shine when Ghosts let down many players who wanted a better game. The multiplayer is very reminiscent of Battlefield 3 which is why many people probably thought of it as a mediocre game. I have many great memories of meeting people in squads who were the nicest people. Honestly, this game is fun to revisit as BF5 has let down so many fans with it's politicization if it's content. The game is really fun and with the EA all access (for Xbox) most of the DLC game free. So if you are looking for a quality game for next gen consoles that is good then BF4 is your game