The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their selections of the best releases of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that praised the delightful software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year packed with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This compilation of retro mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game faced widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User 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 collection of simple minigames that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the sea of negativity, a few of fans found value in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.