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

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the top games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the delightful software itself. Regardless 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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year featuring excellent racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a minor annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled 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 baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of repetitive tasks that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, offering a distinct counterpoint.