The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are quick to share their selections of the best games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a silly annoyance. This compilation of retro platforming games revives a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter encountered widespread disappointment from both reviewers and fans. Issues included a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of content. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it made the decision to release the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.