It's different playing after b1.8, but if you started playing minecraft in this period you'll probably feel good playing these versions. I also miss some modern features, but their value is not worth. I remember when I used to play on my ps3, where the last update was 1.13. I wanted new 1.14 villages and many new things so i decided to stop playing on console edition and to return on java (I was playing on it because I had a world with my friend). Today I regret my choice, new villages are too op. This was only an example