The Most Disappointing Games of This Year, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous takes that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. Despite the grumbling, the title proved to be a strong seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a silly annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers showcases a sarcastic feline known for incessant quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre to begin with and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score stands as a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a dearth of content. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

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 years and years in development hell. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its resurrection was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

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*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid collection of repetitive tasks that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, offering a distinct vote of confidence.