The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, Based on Metacritic

At every turn, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best titles of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? We'll take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the delightful software itself. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year filled with stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a rude feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter encountered widespread disappointment from both reviewers and players. It was lambasted for a thin character selection and a severe lack of features. Player sentiment was notably vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after years and years in development hell. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, dull missions, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the sea of negativity, a small handful of fans found value in the experience, offering a distinct vote of confidence.