The Most Disappointing Titles of 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? Let's take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst 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. 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 voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that noted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a notable annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and feel dated with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a baffling anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighter was met with significant backlash from both professionals and players. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was especially negative, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a unique experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a premium price was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 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 developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original artifact of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints were uninspired foes, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a dull series of simple minigames that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a few of positive user reviews found value in the experience, serving as a lonely contrast.