The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, Per Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their rankings of the best games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? Let's take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to more generous takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a silly annoyance. This collection of retro Bubsy titles revives a rude feline known for constant quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and players. Issues included a thin character selection and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was especially harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to mimic a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, launched after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a plethora of technical problems. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a lonely contrast.