The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, gamers are quick to share their lists of the greatest games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the underperformers? It's time to take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "not just a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, especially in a year filled with stellar racing games. For many, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a minor strike against it. This compilation of retro mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Issues included a thin character selection and a dearth of features. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some stating a hope that the title's failure would serve as a lesson for similar releases.

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 gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a rolling-collection gameplay loop didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, launched after years and years in production delays. The developers consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Common complaints centered on repetitive adversaries, 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. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User 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 tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid collection of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of technical problems. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a few of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare contrast.