I have to agree. In comparison to what was to be for BF3, It really just doesn't cut it. The beta was pretty fun, and it might end up being a good game in it's own right. Feels kind of like a revamp of the classic with elements of 2 in it. But it's a far cry from what many fans of the series desired.
And maybe that's what it's supposed to be. A revamp. But I really wanted 3. It's kind of like getting a wrong topping on a pizza. It's good. It's similar. But it's not what was desired.
I think your giving it to much credit. While visually its great. The game-play is absolute junk. they could of had something great. they went for mediocre instead.