The Most Disappointing Games of the Year 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are eagerly sharing their lists of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a few moments to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite 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 "more than a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a silly annoyance. This collection of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers showcases a rude feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were not good in their time and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game was met with widespread disappointment from both professionals and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its goal to mimic a rolling-collection feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

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 a very long time in development hell. The publishers opted to preserve the game as an authentic artifact of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues centered on bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of serious themes 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 virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Despite the scathing reviews, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.