The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their selections of the top titles of 2025. However, what of the flops, the failures? We'll take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions 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 similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon received largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing punctuation is a notable point of contention. This collection of retro mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was notably harsh, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning 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. Reviewers felt that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in development hell. The team behind it made the decision to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its journey was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the scathing reviews, a few of fans found value in the experience, providing a rare counterpoint.