The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the delightful software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a notable annoyance. This collection of retro Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for incessant jokes. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter encountered significant backlash from both critics and players. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was widely panned and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying series of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.