Gather ‘round, gamers, because the year 2025 has crowned its illustrious champion of utter disappointment: MindsEye, the brainchild of Build a Rocket Boy! Yes, it proudly holds the title of the worst game of the year, according to the wise sages at Metacritic, who have certainly made their feelings known with a resounding average score of 37. That’s right, only eight games in the last five years could unite their powers to be even more sorrowful.
As 2025 waves goodbye, Metacritic has released its annual awards ceremony (in spirit, at least) featuring an array of gaming gems and cringeworthy flops. It appears MindsEye, which was unleashed upon the world with the grace of a toddler attempting to ride a unicycle, has landed itself at the bottom of the pond, where only the worst reviews swim.
MindsEye earned a place in the Instant Regret Hall of Fame.
More Games Joining the Sad Parade
But MindsEye doesn’t stand alone in its suffering. It has a few companions, like Bandai Namco’s charmingly uninspiring mini-game collection, Tamagotchi Plaza, which scored a measly 43. Critics claimed it has all the excitement of watching paint dry, minus the thrill.
And let’s not forget the oh-so-memorable titles that round out the bottom ten of 2025! Among them are:
- MindsEye (PC) – 37
- Tamagotchi Plaza (Switch 2) – 43
- Ambulance Life: A Pandemic Simulator (PS5) – 44
- Scar-Lead Salvation (PS5) – 44
- Captain Blood (PC) – 50
- Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos (PS5) – 51
- Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact – 53
- Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection (PS5) – 53
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (Switch 2) – 54
- Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition (PS5) – 55
What a glorious array of titles destined to gather dust on store shelves! The bonding experience of mutual disappointment binds them like the world’s saddest team.
The Fallout
The game launched this year with enough technical issues to make a computer scientist weep. It hit the fan so hard that PlayStation, feeling generous (or perhaps just guilty), began handing out refunds. This is a rare feat usually reserved for events as catastrophic as the launch of another famous game that shall not be named (hint: it rhymes with “Cyberpunk 2077”).
The Not-So-Bright Side of 2025
On a lighter note, Metacritic also mentions some titles that endured the year with barely a scratch. Among the best-reviewed games are Hades 2, a sequel that promises to deliver more fiery action, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, and Blue Prince. It’s almost as if developers remembered how to make enjoyable games!
As the gaming world continues its rollercoaster ride of innovation and bizarre choices, the lesson of 2025 remains: sometimes, it’s best to avoid the games that promise everything and deliver… well, let’s just say, not so much.
