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

At every turn, fans are quick to share their rankings of the top titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the polished software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing colon usage is a minor strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited character selection and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The developers made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms were bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic commercial failure. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Among the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.