The Worst Titles of This Year, Based on Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? We'll take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year packed with high-quality racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games features a rude feline known for constant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some expressing 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 anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in development hell. The publishers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

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

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.