BF vs COD {Need opinions}

[GlacieredPyro]

Right,

[First thing's first. I don't want a flame war up in this bitch cause it seems this is like LoL vs DotA type topic.]

Having not played any FPS since CSS started getting big I have been looking at the current scene.
Seems CoD and BF are the big boys. I would like to get one but I have no clue what the differences between them are in the least.
I watched some BF3 streams and it looks pretty intense.

Could you fine people of the interwebs please point out what the main diff's are and summarize your preference and reason.
I think the most recent CoD is Ghosts and BF is 4 so let's keep it on those.

Much love. GPyro

[InSanity]

[GlacieredPyro]

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I honestly have no other way to get opinions. And having 0 current FPS knowledge myself, fanboi views are actually a cool way to learn.

[matt]

Depends what you are after in a game.

I don't play COD, but as I understand it, it's more fast paced, close quarters, every man for himself type gameplay, and infantry only (AFAIK).

I've played loads of BF though, and it's at its best on the large maps with lots of vehicles and aircraft, and best played with a squad who supports each other, although there are close quarters, infantry only maps and game modes as well.

Basically if you like to play as a lone wolf, COD might be your best bet, but if you enjoy teamwork, go for BF

[chan0o]

Going to keep an eye on this thread, gonna get interesting

In my opinion, no major difference, just different implementation.

Both games:
Variety of guns - checked
Ranking -checked
Soldier Perks - checked
Customization - checked
Unlocks - checked
Vehicles - checked
Destructible environments - checked
Sh!tty single player story - checked
Lens flares - checked
Good o' FPS games modes - checked

The fan clubs can now argue who does each category better.

[Keepa34]

let me start off by saying choose BF4 straight away.. haha.. but lets compare..

COD could be a viable option for you if you like fast paced games with 9 v 9 with guns and kill streaks

in BF4 you have 32 v 32.. so more people to shoot at. Then you also have a choice to get into vehicles/airplanes

If for some strange reason you don't like vehicles you can join a TDM or a Domination game in BF4 to just play Close quarters without pesky armor shooting at you

[Murph]

#COD4LIFE!!11!!

But seriously, I think Matt's explanation pretty much covers it. I haven't played BF3 or 4 but the MP is, by all accounts, awesome.
And so is (was?) Black Ops 2.
If you're looking for a no bullshit review of both specific games, being Ghost and BF4, then read the Destructoid reviews of both (personally I think Jim Sterling hit the nail on the head multiple times with a big hammer regarding Ghosts)

[PaPaRaZZ!]

Ok will give you some input first before I sit back and monitor this thread.

My friends say I'm a COD Fanboy and BF hater, however I pretty much like both games. If I have to compare the games currently, do note I have played about 5-6 hours of BF4 and about an hour of Ghosts, I have to pick BF4 unfortunately. There's things in both games that are pissing me off a lot and have actually made me wonder why I spent money on both games, but wasting money seems like a new hobby for me

Both games are completely different, COD can be easily played on your own, where as BF4 is much more team orientated. I guess it mostly depends what are your friends playing and enjoying. Buy that to play with them, otherwise make some BF4 friends on MyGaming, join the "Your Face" server where most MyGaming people are playing I think or if you want to SOLO buy COD, but give it a few more weeks first to see if they fix some serious issues.

/grabs popcorn

[Dragonic]

My personal opinion is that CoDs story is much better than BFs, and in turn, BFs multiplayer is much better than CoDs.
But then again there are some differences in the MP like CoD is more run and gun and BF it's more team and situation based.

[Tsar]

COD ghost has so many problems right now.

Personally I would go for bf 4. Better graphics, personally prefer the team play and you get tanks,helis,planes.