I think they posted a reason on the website and it was something along the lines of their readers complaining about the old way they did this which was without a score and was just impressions and now they caved and give a temp score even though that is a really stupid way to do things. Before people complained and now they complain they should have just kept doing what they were doing.

That said I am only a few hours into DOOM and I think it's a lot better then most are giving it credit for. I imagine the scores are gonna be lower because it is so much different and it's play style and I also expect the multiplayer to be a point of issue for alot of folks.

Next from IGN:

"Review in progress part1: Opening the package."
"Review in progress part 2: The menu."
"Review in progress part 3: Creating a character."

For IGN, i give 2/10 - Too much review.

No clue what the point of a partial review warrants, but I have a feeling its little more than some opinion generators being miffed about having to wait to jot down what's already in their head....

I'm pleasantly surprised at what i've played of the campaign so far (guessing i'm about half way through)...

the core mechanics are so much better than 'watchers' think. It can't be explained, and it can't be easily quantified...its funny to me that a retro reboot is reintroducing certain things so well that modern gaming media doesn't really know what to do with it. The game doesn't hold your hand, but also isn't cheap and forced...its the most shallow shooter in years, yet also somehow has more depth and possibility within combat than anything within the same time frame.

but what has surprised me the most is how well it handles the entire theme. It starts with subtle details that 'doomguy' has no time for BS about anything; punching robots that hold upgrades, etc...but just gets funnier...the section with the energy filter things, and the voice over goes into some in depth explanation on how they should be disabled a specific way to make 'both sides happy'...and your dude just starts curb stomping equipment while getting yelled at...it honestly makes fun of modern gaming if you really think about it...which is EXACTLY what the originals did in the early 90's.

everything about the single player just fits into what its intended to be...Its not afraid to go against the modern grain, and that more than anything is why I appreciate it so much. If you were a fan of the originals, it is impossible to not be happy with the campaign imo (again, only half way through so far, though)...and if you weren't or are younger and it wasn't how you were introduced to the genre...then don't be surprised if its beyond different to what you're used to.

MAYBE you like jumping and climbing simulators like the one that came out last week. This is DOOM for Xrist sakes and anyone who's ever played any Doom game knows exactly what they're getting pace and story wise, in other words.......no story and balls to the walls action just like I expected, so don't try to shit on our fun happy pants.

What part of 9/10 so far didn't you get from my comment. I just put in another few hours and my impression hasn't changed.

Edit: And now I am near the end. Just played the most epic fps boss fight in the longest time. Still a 9/10

Funny thing is the pacing is perfect. Constant level changes. Exploration. Fast movement. Secrets. Great gunplay that changes throughout the game. New enemies until the end that all behave differently. 3 unique boss fights. Etc etc.

Only thing dragging on are your replies.

and fanboy reverts to insults because you have valid points, that's the way it always goes when debating with people of lower intellect, they can't argue a fact and opinion so the point turns into "well uh......you suck and smell bad waaaaa!"