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Scoring System

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

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NextUp Daily scores games, films, and television on a 10-point scale using 0.25 increments. The scale is designed to provide meaningful distinctions between reviews while remaining clear and easy to understand.

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10 — Masterpiece

Exceptional in nearly every way and among the very best experiences its medium has to offer.

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9.00–9.75 — Excellent

Outstanding work that excels in most areas, with only minor shortcomings preventing perfection.

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8.00–8.75 — Great

Highly recommended experiences that deliver far more strengths than weaknesses.

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7.00–7.75 — Good

Solid and enjoyable overall, though noticeable flaws hold them back from reaching the next tier.

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6.00–6.75 — Average

A mixed experience with clear strengths and equally apparent weaknesses.

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5.00–5.75 — Below Average

Falls short of expectations and struggles to consistently deliver on its goals.

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Below 5.00 — Not Recommended

Significant issues undermine the experience and make it difficult to recommend.

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A score is a starting point, not a verdict. Every review includes the context behind the number — what the work is trying to achieve, who it is intended for, and how successfully it accomplishes its goals.

We don’t review games, films, and television to rank them. We review them to help people decide what’s worth their time.

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