Originally Posted by Couchpotato 
8.5 isn't bad. Its ridiculous that developers and publishers think you need a 9 to be successful. That also includes idiot gamers who won't play a game if it isn't rated a 9.
Yeah I think the confusion is also partly because they gave the PC version a 9.0. Considering the high-praise and tone of the video review, a full .5 lower might seem like a bit much.