The Worst Titles of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? We'll take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder takes that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward punctuation is a minor point of contention. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a limited character selection and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to mimic a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, finally released after years and years in production delays. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment 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 shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.