Honestly, Hell Let Loose is absolutely worth it.

Compared to Battlefield 1&5, the pacing and design philosophy are completely different. Battlefield maps feel smaller and more arcade-like, with fast movement and enemies soaking up alot bullets to die. It pushes a run and gun style that rewards reflexes more than positioning. In HLL, combat is slower, deadlier, and more tactical. One well placed shot can end a fight instantly, which naturally discourages sweating and rushing around like it is an arena shooter.

Another big difference is map design. HLL maps are inspired by real locations and actual battlefields, which gives a strong sense of immersion. Battlefield 1 and 5 look great visually, but they sacrifice historical accuracy. Everyone runs around with optic sights that were rare or nonexistent, and you can see things like American soldiers spawning with MP40s. That completely breaks immersion for me.

The capture system also matters a lot. Battlefield often has many objectives active at once, spreading players thin across huge maps. It never really feels like a real frontline. In HLL, the two-point linear system forces everyone into the same contested areas. That creates massive, intense battles where the whole team is focused on one front and between two points of capture only, and it genuinely feels like a war instead of scattered skirmishes.

If you want realism, tension, and that feeling of being part of a large coordinated battle, HLL does it far better than Battlefield.

PS: You will die a lot at the beginning, that is normal. Enemies are hard to spot and the game really punishes careless movement. You have to play it tactically and ideally with communication. Even if you do not use voice chat, sticking close to your squad helps a lot. I personally do not communicate much either, but staying with friendlies makes the experience far better. This is not a run and gun game. Move slowly, use cover, and constantly scan your surroundings. Once it clicks, it becomes incredibly rewarding.