The Lowest-Rated Video Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? Let's take a momentary detour to examine the most panned games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software itself. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a minor annoyance. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a rude feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score is a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was especially negative, with some stating a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. 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 curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a dull assortment of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Among the sea of negativity, a few of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.