The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to more generous appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year packed with excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a notable annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a baffling contrast to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced harsh criticism from both professionals and players. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to mimic a unique feel didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful series entry. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The publishers opted to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.