The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the top releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, notably in a year featuring stellar racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating title grammar is a minor annoyance. This collection of retro mascot platformers features a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop quips. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter was met with harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly negative, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate product of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.