The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that noted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing games. For many, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a minor point of contention. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were mediocre to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a curious contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game was met with significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited character selection and a dearth of content. User reviews was particularly negative, with some voicing a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to channel a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The publishers made the decision to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct vote of confidence.