1up is stupid for giving it a lower rating because of graphics.

"Still, while the setting, strategy, and sprite-based visuals -- this wouldn't have been impressive in 1998, let alone 2008 -- are a tad disappointing, they're also all quite serviceable. And as I see it, they're simply the means to an end: Disgaea 3's wacked-out, literally laugh-out-loud tale is the real star -- and of course, you've even got those trademark "heartfelt" Disgaea moments...such as they are. But just when you feel things might get too saccharine, a ruthless one-liner saves the day."

That part right there makes me think they did not mean it recieved a 33 point reduction. They say some damn good things about the game throughout the rest of the review.

Even the closing statement makes me think they did not intend for a score of 67.

"Disgaea freaks will love this game -- that's a given. But I'm sure some strategy fans dismiss the series for its low-res visuals, bizarre netherworld aesthetic filled with near-naked anime-styled demons (of both genders!), and spreadsheet-like lists and statistics. Don't. This is possibly the most accessible incarnation to date, and if you've overlooked Disgaea until now, give this one a shot. Really, it's not as "stupid hard" as they'd lead you to believe...well, not until those level-500 foes, at least."

Gamespot gave Disgaea 3 a 7.5.

 Actually Grading system is kinda like this:

D- to D+ = 50-59

C- to C+ = 60-69

B- to B+ = 70-79

A- to A+ = 80-89 or 90

A+ = 90 or 91 - 100

So Tales of Vesperia would have got 77-79 so basically 78

And  Disgaea 3 would have got  70-73 so basically 72 (rounded up)

Edit: It would appear the system is different from place to place!

1UP Graphic Technophiles Confirmed!

You must have went to a different school. Here on Long Island scores went.

D = 65

D+ = 66-69

C- = 70-74

C = 75

C+ = 76-79

B- = 80-84

B = 85

B+ = 86-89

A- = 90-94

A= 95

A+ = 96-100

No D-, anything below 65 is a fail. Even though you can't pass on all 65's.

I remember taking my English Regents 2 years early, getting a C+ on it, which came to a 78. When I took it again 2 years later I scored an A-, which was a 93.

I guess that's New York for ya.

May be different now I guess, I graduated back in 2002.

1UP does go from an F to A+ scale. They gave Haze a D+, but metacritic took it as a 33. It's pretty dumb though. D+ = 67-69. Well at least Metacritic got it right with MGS4. A- does equal a 91. I don't know why EGM/1UP went with the letter system. It was better when they gave scores by a .5, just like Gamespot. Anyways, if you're a fan of the series, then you'll most likely love the game.

 I was actually using the GPA system at most universities and colleges that I know. Either way this system is broken.

Then what is an F then to Metacritic? 0? I guess if a game gets an F, it doesn't exist.

B- should be no lower than a 73 in my opinion. It's still better to use numbers though. But what I don't like is the fact that they still gave it a lower score do to graphics.... some people still love 2d.......