The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are quick to share their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon garnered largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a notable annoyance. This compilation of retro platforming games revives a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game faced harsh criticism from both critics and players. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to preserve the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.