Metacritic Names Worst-Reviewed Game of 2025: 28% Score
UPDATE: Metacritic has just revealed the worst-reviewed game of 2025, and it’s causing shockwaves in the gaming community. An open-world title from Build A Rocket Boy, a studio featuring former Rockstar Games talent, has plummeted to an average score of just 28%, a staggering nine points lower than the next lowest-rated game.
The game, which launched in June 2025 amidst a robust advertising campaign and high expectations, has been criticized for its myriad flaws. Players have reported issues such as a stunted open world, a plethora of bugs, ineffective enemy AI, and tedious gameplay. Despite attempts by developers to rectify these issues through updates, the damage to its reputation appears irreversible.
Official sources note that the title garnered significant attention at events like the Summer Game Fest prior to its release. However, the overwhelming negative feedback has overshadowed its initial hype. Critics have lambasted the game for its repetitive mechanics and a bewildering endgame that left many players frustrated.
In response to the backlash, Build A Rocket Boy has deployed several updates aimed at improving gameplay. Changes include enhanced cover shooting mechanics, the option to skip cutscenes, and new side activities. Despite these efforts, industry insiders suggest that such updates may not be enough to salvage the game’s reputation.
“Every bit of feedback, positive, negative, or in between, has helped improve the game and keep it moving in the right direction,” the studio stated in a recent communication to players. However, it remains to be seen if these adjustments will change the overwhelming sentiment surrounding this title.
As players continue to voice their concerns, the gaming community is left wondering how such a highly anticipated game could fall so far. With the title’s low score on Metacritic, it has become a cautionary tale for future game developers about the risks of high expectations without delivering a polished product.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and keep an eye on Metacritic for potential changes in the game’s reception as updates roll out. The future of Build A Rocket Boy’s title remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: it has made an indelible mark as the worst-reviewed game of the year.
