The Lowest-Rated Games of This Year, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their selections of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the polished software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, notably in a year featuring stellar racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

Aggregate Score: 53/100, Audience Score: 8.6/10

Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a minor point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter encountered significant backlash from both professionals and players. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a unique experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history 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* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.