The Worst Titles of This Year, Per Metacritic

At every turn, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their selections of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game faced widespread disappointment from both critics and fans. It was lambasted for a small roster of characters and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was particularly vitriolic, with some voicing a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration 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 past, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to preserve the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers 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

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct vote of confidence.