The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the top releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the delightful software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in almost every category, notably in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward colon usage is a minor strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered harsh criticism from both reviewers and fans. Complaints centered on a small character selection and a dearth of content. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to channel a unique gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after years and years in development hell. The publishers consciously chose to keep the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a lonely contrast.