IGN does not know how to score graphics in their reviews.....

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ps3-sales! on 10 November 2009

As you probably already know, IGN recentley reviewed Modern Warfare 2. Here is the review

It unsurprisingly scored a 9.5. Everyone basically knew that. What I have a problem with, is the graphics score. They scored the graphics a perfect 10 out of 10. I very strongly do not think this game merits that score for its visuals.

Similiarly, they also scored the first Modern Warfare a 10 out of 10 for its graphics. You can find that review here.

Normally I wouldn't make such a big deal out of this. But when IGN also scores Metal Gear Solid 4 and Uncharted 2 a perfect graphics score, it makes me question their reasoning. Also if you think about it, other titles, such as Killzone 2 and Gears of War 2, two of the best console looking games out there, only scored a 9.5 in the graphics department.

Don't you think the graphics score for both of the modern warfares are overscored? They are not really that impressive, especially to the likings of Metal Gear Solid 4.

What are your thoughts?

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Final-Fan on 10 November 2009

You make a good point. I don't follow this sort of issue enough to do much commentary, but it does seem like IGN might have a problem with scoring graphics. Also I want to see what happens to this thread so I'm putting it in my Recent Threads list.

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dsister44 on 10 November 2009

Both Gears and Killzone 2 were awfully grey. They obviously like colors

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JerCotter7 on 10 November 2009

Haven't played much offline. The bit I did play I noticed the shadows on peoples faces were terrible.

Online the textures are really bad. No where near a 10. But I still love playing this game online :D