The Lowest-Rated Video Games of This Year, According to Metacritic

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to more generous appraisals that noted the polished software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with excellent racing titles. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a notable strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score remains a peculiar anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced significant backlash from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin character selection and a severe lack of content. Fan reaction was notably harsh, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Reviewers felt 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 short length combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an original experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of basic activities that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.