The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a silly point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered significant backlash from both reviewers and players. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an original product of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense 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 tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.