The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Is every one of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the delightful software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year packed with excellent racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating punctuation is a minor strike against it. This collection of retro platforming games features a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a limited roster of characters and a dearth of features. Fan reaction was particularly harsh, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its effort to recreate a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to release the game as an authentic artifact of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found value in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.