The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their rankings of the best releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to honor the most panned games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the charming software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, particularly in a year featuring excellent racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the awkward punctuation is a minor strike against it. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered significant backlash from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of content. User reviews was notably harsh, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial 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 mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The publishers made the decision to preserve the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major open-world action game from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews savaged its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a few of fans found value in the experience, providing a distinct vote of confidence.