The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the charming software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year packed with stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

Metascore: 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 features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of basic activities that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.