The Most Disappointing Games of 2025, According to Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their selections of the best releases of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the failures? It's time to take a momentary detour to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder reviews that highlighted the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "more than a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon was met with largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing games. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a silly strike against it. This anthology of retro platforming games showcases a sarcastic feline known for non-stop jokes. The consensus was that these games were not good in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter faced significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. User reviews was especially harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it made the decision to preserve the game as an authentic product of its time, fully aware that contemporary players might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its resurrection was more interesting than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the strategic medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of basic activities that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the same genre. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of fans found fun in the experience, serving as a rare counterpoint.