The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, Per Metacritic

At every turn, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? Let's take a moment to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Aggregate Score: 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 complimentary title like competing console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to more generous appraisals that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, especially in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a notable strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a rude feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre in their time and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score stands as a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. Player sentiment was notably vitriolic, with some expressing a hope that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its effort to channel a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The developers opted to release the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its development was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the tense medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a vapid collection of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.