The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top titles of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? We'll 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 the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that highlighted the delightful software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a minor annoyance. This collection of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for incessant quips. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably negative, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The team behind it opted to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid series of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a lonely counterpoint.