The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the top games of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? We'll take a few moments to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that highlighted the delightful software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, notably in a year featuring stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a notable point of contention. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a peculiar contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a dearth of content. User reviews was especially vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to channel a unique experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after a very long time in production delays. The developers opted to preserve the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the scathing reviews, a few of optimistic players found fun in the experience, serving as a lonely vote of confidence.