The Worst Titles of This Year, Based on Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the greatest releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to more generous takes that noted the charming 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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a notable strike against it. This anthology of retro platforming games features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and fans. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an original product of its time, accepting that modern gamers might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. 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 minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.