The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that highlighted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, especially in a year featuring excellent racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating colon usage is a silly annoyance. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well to begin with and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and players. Complaints centered on a limited character selection and a dearth of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's failure would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, providing a distinct counterpoint.