The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the polished software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year featuring excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating colon usage is a minor point of contention. This compilation of retro platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed 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 critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both critics and players. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of content. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a unique experience 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 seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints included repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.