Why did Splinter Cell Conviction get such low ratings?

Okay, so I just beat Splinter Cell Conviction and I must say, it's one of the best games I have played in the past year. However, when I browsed around IGN and other review sites, I found they all gave it horrible ratings. Gamespot gave it a 6.5 out of 10? I mean, even GTA Liberty City Stories got an 8.5 and its pretty much the same features and graphics as its predecessors.

Now, I usually agree with most of the reviews, however, I found this to be way off. I loved the game. I felt like the story line was immersible, character's were deep and overall game-play was spot on.

I did have a few issues, I felt you weren't able to sneak as well as in previous games and that the storyline was a little short, but overall, I was having a lot of fun while I was playing.

So, I am curious, I am the only who feels that these horrible ratings are unjust? What is your opinion on the game? I know most of you have downloaded it.

Why did CoD 4.5 get great reviews, companies pay reviewers off in order to get the best possible review. Ubisoft may be DRM Communist's but they are not sinking that low in order to pay for a good review.

RB wrote:Why did CoD 4.5 get great reviews, companies pay reviewers off in order to get the best possible review. Ubisoft may be DRM Communist's but they are not sinking that low in order to pay for a good review.

Amen brother!