This is my long-standing Steam review with edits.
Update 2023:
New infantry update is incredibly bad, makes me not even want to play this game anymore.
Update: 2022
The devs still haven't fixed USB microphone issues. They still haven't fixed the server browser showing 2 EU servers and 100+ Chinese servers. They haven't fixed disconnection problems. Not worth it anymore
In its current state it's one of the best game experiences I've ever had.
It's a game that entirely hinges on the community, the difference between a good match and an awful match is whether or not you have a squad lead who knows what they are doing, whether or not your squad mates fulfil their roles and whether or not the team as a whole is coordinated. It's best to jump in with someone who already has a good handle on how the game works and can teach you. Even after 100 hours I still feel like I barely understand the mechanics and tactics but that's part of the fun. The combat is slow, heavy and difficult which makes actually getting kills feel amazing and like you've managed a substantial feat. Even playing as a support role makes you feel like you're contributing greatly, 0 kills doesn't mean a bad match if you spent it being the backbone of a push to take an enemy site.
The game is buggy, the server browser doesn't work 70% of the time, some maps are really badly optimised but I can overlook all of these. Just be prepared for the absolute comedians who think screaming "cyka blyat" and "allahu ackbar" is the peak of comedy.
Update 2023:
New infantry update is incredibly bad, makes me not even want to play this game anymore.
Update: 2022
The devs still haven't fixed USB microphone issues. They still haven't fixed the server browser showing 2 EU servers and 100+ Chinese servers. They haven't fixed disconnection problems. Not worth it anymore
In its current state it's one of the best game experiences I've ever had.
It's a game that entirely hinges on the community, the difference between a good match and an awful match is whether or not you have a squad lead who knows what they are doing, whether or not your squad mates fulfil their roles and whether or not the team as a whole is coordinated. It's best to jump in with someone who already has a good handle on how the game works and can teach you. Even after 100 hours I still feel like I barely understand the mechanics and tactics but that's part of the fun. The combat is slow, heavy and difficult which makes actually getting kills feel amazing and like you've managed a substantial feat. Even playing as a support role makes you feel like you're contributing greatly, 0 kills doesn't mean a bad match if you spent it being the backbone of a push to take an enemy site.
The game is buggy, the server browser doesn't work 70% of the time, some maps are really badly optimised but I can overlook all of these. Just be prepared for the absolute comedians who think screaming "cyka blyat" and "allahu ackbar" is the peak of comedy.