The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

At every turn, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Metascore: 54/100, User Score: 3.4/10

Initial reactions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

Aggregate Score: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year filled with stellar racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

Metascore: 53/100, User Score: 8.6/10

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a minor point of contention. This compilation of retro platforming games revives a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well originally and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered significant backlash from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a small roster of characters and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.