The Worst Games of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the best games of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the polished software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, particularly in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward colon usage is a minor annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game was met with harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The team behind it made the decision to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a few of fans found fun in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.