The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the charming software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year filled with excellent racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a minor strike against it. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter faced widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a small roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was notably negative, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it opted to release the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a host of technical problems. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a lonely contrast.