The Worst Titles of This Year, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are quick to share their selections of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? Let's take a few moments to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a minor point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a peculiar anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly negative, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a unique feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User 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 vapid collection of simple minigames that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.