The Lowest-Rated Titles of the Year 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best releases of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the polished software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 3.2/10

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a silly strike against it. This anthology of retro platforming games features a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were not good to begin with and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced harsh criticism from both professionals and players. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a rolling-collection experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy series entry. Its short length combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the sea of negativity, a few of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a rare counterpoint.