The Most Disappointing Games of This Year, According to Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the top titles of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous appraisals that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland garnered largely negative reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, notably in a year filled with stellar racing experiences. For many, this underwhelming entry was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward punctuation is a silly strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler encountered widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a dearth of content. Fan reaction was particularly negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would have consequences for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy series entry. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The developers opted to release the game as an period-accurate product of its time, accepting that modern gamers might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be tedious and repetitive, 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, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, providing a distinct vote of confidence.