The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, According to Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? It's time to take a moment to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all 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

The early response to this showcase title were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from harsh disappointment to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from European developers garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year featuring high-quality racing games. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward colon usage is a silly annoyance. This compilation of retro platforming games revives a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. 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 curious oddity to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered significant backlash from both professionals and fans. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, seeing the light of day after years and years in legal limbo. The developers opted to release the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the fascinating story of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms included repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter 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 makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a lonely counterpoint.