totally fun with friends, so-so when you're alone
it doesn't get top honors because i feel like playing it by myself and not knowing anyone im playing against isn't nearly as fun as playing with your pals, and of course there is no sngle payer campaign. but for me, and 8.5 is a great score and if you own a ps3 you'd be a fool not to own this. its pretty cheap and it has so much to do you'll never get bored.