The Worst Titles of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a notable annoyance. This compilation of retro mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a peculiar contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was particularly negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in development hell. The publishers opted to release the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues centered on repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.