The Lowest-Rated Video Games of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that highlighted the delightful software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a silly strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score remains a peculiar anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a limited fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. User reviews was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a rolling-collection gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy Neptunia game. 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 piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it opted to release the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major GTA-style title from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.