BF3 vs BF4/BF4 worth it?

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Do you guys think Battlefield 4 is better than 3? I've been enjoying 3 a lot, and I'm thinking about getting 4 (though it wouldn't be until next spring probably). I don't really care about bugs right now, since I'd assume they'd be mostly patched out in a few months.

Anyway, which is a better game? More fun? Do you think it's worth it for me to get Battlefield 4? What about Premium?

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they are both fun but bf4 feels more like bad company 2 on battlefield 3 maps if that helps you at all

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I'd suggest waiting for a good deal on BF4 (base game and premium). It's fun, but I don't think it's worth the full $60 for the base game and $50 for premium. I do think BF4 is better than BF3 though. Everything that should have been in BF3 has pretty much been crammed into BF4. Hm, I guess I could make a pros/cons list...

Battlefield 3

Pros:

  • Smooth and optimized gameplay
  • Maps are fun and easy to memorize
  • Balanced
  • Extra content has already been released
  • Cheap
  • Netcode is bearable

Cons:

  • New players are at a disadvantage (unless you purchase unlocks; even then the skill gap is wide)
  • Fair amount of cheaters now that the game is no longer being updated
  • Most of the player base has moved over to BF4
  • Not very much customization

Battlefield 4

Pros:

  • More players
  • New and better (imo) maps
  • Lots of customization
  • More ways to earn items, other than grinding
  • Improvements and tweaks are being added everyday.
  • Excellent visuals
  • Amazing audio, especially if you have the proper equipment to drive it

Cons:

  • Netcode can still be a pain at times
  • Bugs are still present and can be a nuisance
  • Expensive
  • Not as smooth as BF3 (I'm sure this will improve with time)
  • Campaign was short and empty (I liked it better than BF3's campain though) 
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BF4 is a lot better than BF3 when it works. The recent patch broke the game for me and made the kill delay and one hit kills unbearable. Its a bit broken right now, but if you enjoyed BF3 you're definitely gonna enjoy this one. I would wait to buy premium though.

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That's a really good list, thanks for taking the time to write it!

I think I'll just stick with BF3 until there's a deal for 4. I did really like the assignments in 3, they felt like less of a grind than just getting more points to level the various classes.