Review Score Descriptions UPDATED!

10 -The perfect game. Absolutely nothing can be improved. A game of this level can not be improved upon. Impossible to achieve.

9 -A great game. A game that not only is great on the first play through, but is going to be highly regarded 10 years from now after another console itertation or two. Only a few minor flaws

8 -A game that you can identify with this console generation. This game can keep you entertained not only for hours but days on end. Multiple minor flaws, 1-2 major flaws.

7 -A very good game. It will keep you entertained while you play through it. Once you're done you may play through it to see if you missed anything or you may play it again in a year for the memories but not quite a game that will keep you playing for months on end.

6 -A slightly above average game. Nothing screams speical about this game. While a good game, may not be considered a good game for very long.

5 -An average game. Brings nothing new to the table and does not meet specifications from previously released titles. Could be a niche game or possibly a poorly realized idea.

4 -A below average game. Game has several problems that limit the players enjoyment of the game.

3 -A bad game that while finding something new to bring to the gaming community, doesn't have their idea fully realized or fully implemented. The game has many glaring issues but can be played and enjoyed by a very select few.

2 -A horrendous game that is barely playable. Players are left wondering why they paid money to buy/rent the game.

1 -A game that brings absolutely nothing to the gaming community. The game lacks any thought, production, or desire to play. While this score is possible, I doubt that any publisher would let their game out of the door.

Update (5/22/08): Upon further thought, the scoring system is not completely analog. What I mean by this is that is is difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish between a 9.4 and a 9.5 unless I have a criteria for each sub point. All scores will now end in a '.0', '.5', or '.9'. A score with a zero following will be as close to the score described. A half score will be awarded if a game is significantly better than the whole score below, but hasn't completed all criteria to move up to the next complete score. A score with a '.9' following it will show that the game is one or two minor details short of the next full score. If you have any questions or comments leave them and I'll respond as soon as I can.