The Worst Games of This Year, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

Aggregate Score: 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 similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder takes that praised the charming software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year filled with excellent racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a notable strike against it. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. 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 town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid assortment of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a lonely contrast.