9.5...?

So, IGN has posted their review of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and have rated it a 9.5. That bothers me. Ultimately, I know it doesn't matter, as IGN could give the game a 3, and that wouldn't deter anyone from making the purchase. But, it bothers me anyway. Here's why...

• Melee got a 9.6. We know for a fact that Brawl is a better game, but IGN has this thing against sequels...
• IGN hates on the Subspace Emissary, but it's clearly a step up from Melee's adventure mode, what with the awesome cut scenes and eight hours of gameplay
• Claims the entire StarFox clan is made up of clones, when in reality they each have unique movesets
• And how much do they know about Smash anyway if they don't know that air dodges were introduced in Melee?

Maybe I'm just nitpicking but, that's how near and dear Smash is to my heart. Check out IGN's video review of the game below.