Learn not to take the score at face value. IGN gave Uncharted 3 a 10 overall with 10s across the board in all categories, but Skyward Sword with a 10 overall got a 9 in Sound. What's the difference between the two? You can't tell just by looking at the overall score. When IGN said Dark Souls was going to be a "Skyrim killer" I didn't get my boxer briefs all up in a knot because it's opinion, and the games are much different. I don't think Dark Souls made anyone who was set on buying Skyrim buy Dark Souls instead (though they may have bought both, I eventually will). I usually use game review sites only as an indication of whether a game might be good or not. Nier got terrible reviews but from what I've read by individuals, it seems like it will be worth a try, albeit at a reduced price.