The Worst Video Games of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a minor annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some voicing a hope that the title's flop would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.