The Lowest-Rated Titles of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that praised the polished software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a notable annoyance. This collection of retro mascot platformers showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some expressing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy 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 mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull assortment of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Among the sea of negativity, a few of fans found fun in the experience, providing a rare contrast.