Every review uses the same 10-point scale. Scores are decided by the reviewer alone — not voted, not negotiated. Reviewer bias is disclosed at the bottom of every review.
9.0+
Essential
Genre-defining. Will be talked about in five years.
7.5 – 8.9
Strong
A clear win. Worth buying, worth playing out.
6.0 – 7.4
Solid
Competent and worth listening to. Some highlights.