The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, Based on Metacritic

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing games. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a rude feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was notably harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, launched after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of simple minigames that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major open-world action game from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.