The Worst Titles of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to examine the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder takes that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year packed with excellent racing experiences. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating punctuation is a silly point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game faced significant backlash from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to channel a unique experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its short length combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after years and years in production delays. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely vote of confidence.