The Lowest-Rated Titles of 2025, According to Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to more generous takes that highlighted the polished software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year featuring high-quality racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward title grammar is a silly strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well originally and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score remains a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin character selection and a minimal offering of features. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some expressing a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its effort to recreate a unique gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, launched after nearly two decades in development hell. The publishers made the decision to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints included repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling 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 new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.