The situation is very fluid -- with one score capable of dropping a game quite a bit since averages are computed to three decimal places.
That being said, it is not realistic to think that other games are being rated higher just to beat brawl, since most of the games in the top 30 are OLDER and no longer receiving reviews.
If you run a chart, SSBB comes out 23rd (not 27th as is indicated on the site). The only score less than 90 is the B+ from Game Revolution. It is translated as an 85 (2-3 points lower than what it should be counted as but still 2 points higher than what Metacritic says a B is (83)).
Good thing the 3-1/2 stars (out of 4) from CNN is not counted. (The review did not say the game lacked without anything or could be better -- but still failed to give it 4 stars. You can rate something however you like, but I challenge it when it is not backed up with comments. I did that in grad school (Good job! 85) and ended up getting my grade on the paper and in the class boosted).
Mike from Morgantown
 I am Mario.I like to jump around, and would lead a fairly serene and aimless existence if it weren't for my friends always getting into trouble. I love to help out, even when it puts me at risk. I seem to make friends with people who just can't stay out of trouble. Wii Friend Code: 1624 6601 1126 1492 NNID: Mike_INTV |
