The Most Disappointing Games of the Year 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are quick to share their selections of the best releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the underperformers? Let's take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo 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 spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to more generous reviews that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year featuring stellar racing titles. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a minor strike against it. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter was met with harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of features. Player sentiment was particularly negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to channel a unique feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers opted to release the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare counterpoint.