The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, enthusiasts are quick to share their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the underperformers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from harsh disappointment to more generous takes that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a notable seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year filled with stellar racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing punctuation is a notable strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter was met with widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Issues included a thin character selection and a severe lack of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was notably negative, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, launched after a very long time in production delays. The publishers opted to preserve the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on repetitive adversaries, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of simple minigames that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the scathing reviews, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct contrast.