@Xxain
that isn't even the debate here xxain
The debate is what you should look at when you buy & the definition of an AAA game
tons of sites & gamers now believe AAA = 90 +, in fact currently I see a few articles popping up on the net saying "R&C gets its first AAA review!".....this has become an ideology now.
just like some people may believe Star Wars Episode 3 is the best movie EVER & is way better than the over-rated shawshanks redemption....there is still no doubt which one is more critically acclaimed
In the same way some people may believe Uncharted 1 is WAY BETTER than GTA4.....but the fact is GTA4 got 90+ = AAA
I dont even know what your arguing about now, first you said.....go on hype & your personal tastes ignore metacritic......now your saying something different??
I can't answer that 88 vs 90 question......in general any game over a 75 should be seen as worth buying