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

At every turn, enthusiasts are quick to share their rankings of the greatest releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating colon usage is a notable annoyance. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games features a rude feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. User reviews was notably negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a dull collection of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct vote of confidence.