The Worst Titles of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a momentary detour to examine the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that praised the delightful software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year packed with excellent racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers showcases a rude feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a unique experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, launched after a very long time in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of basic activities that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.