I think the problem here is the phrasing. 5 is not average. 5 is not average by any definition. Looking at all scores this gen the average is actually above 7. So 5 really is quite below average. Game quality has been steadily increasing. Since mass ratings started. I can't really blame anyone calling a 7/10 average. 7 is good and most games are quite competent so giving good games that don't stand out much a 7 is absolutely fine.
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