"But before we do that, it's worth repeating once again that liking a "bad" game isn't a bad thing. Numbered scores come with all sorts of caveats, which is part of the reason we don't use them at Kotaku. And Metacritic's aggregate isn't perfect by any stretch. If you see a game on this list that you happen to love, don't get mad, just smugly nod to yourself and remind yourself that the critics got it wrong."
"8: Scar-Lead Salvation | 44 Metascore Wait a minute, this game has the same metascore as Glover, and yet it is worse? Yeah, I'm ranking it below Glover as it has more reviews, so more people didn't like this pricey and basic anime spin on a Returnal-esque roguelike shooter. 7: Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator | 44 Metascore Oh, and look at that, one more game that landed at a 44 Metascore. Ambulance Life slides just below whatever the last game was because even more people"
2025 produced notable hits alongside numerous poorly received releases. Metacritic identified ten lowest-scoring games that had at least four reviews each. Low aggregate scores often reflected budget ports, underwhelming remasters, overpriced indie experiments, and shallow simulators. Examples include a $30 arcade-racer port criticized for offering little value, a disappointing N64 platformer port, a pricey anime-influenced roguelike compared unfavorably to Returnal, and a paramedic simulator with widespread negative responses. Aggregate scores contain caveats, and critical consensus does not determine individual enjoyment of a game. Player preference can differ, and many players may still enjoy titles despite negative reviews. Price and perceived value frequently influenced critical perception.
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