The Worst Titles of the Year 2025, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward title grammar is a silly strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with significant backlash from both critics and fans. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of features. User reviews was especially negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics 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 virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a small handful of optimistic players found fun in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.