The Worst Titles of 2025, Per Metacritic

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the polished software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year packed with stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a notable point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a rude feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a thin character selection and a minimal offering of content. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an period-accurate product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging 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 tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major open-world action game from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Among the sea of negativity, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.