The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a few moments to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from 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, User Score: 3.4/10

First impressions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game felt unfinished in nearly every way, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. For many, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward title grammar is a notable point of contention. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games showcases a rude feline known for constant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game faced significant backlash from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some stating a hope that the title's flop would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to mimic a unique gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers consciously chose to release the game as an period-accurate artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its resurrection was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Despite the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.