The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the top releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to more generous takes that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "not just a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a notable point of contention. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a curious anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered significant backlash from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a thin character selection and a severe lack of content. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration 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 Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that today's audiences might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 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*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare counterpoint.