The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Based on Metacritic

At every turn, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the best games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year packed with excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a silly strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a severe lack of gameplay modes. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to channel a unique feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A particular feature involving the character's attire was universally disliked and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Many 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 something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare contrast.