The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best releases of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? Let's take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that praised the charming software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable 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 driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward title grammar is a notable annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era platforming games features a sarcastic feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter encountered significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

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, per critics, was a dull series of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.