The Most Disappointing Titles of the Year 2025, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the top releases of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing 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 tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to more generous takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing games. Ultimately, this disappointing sim was advised to be left unplayed.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a notable annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles features a sarcastic feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were not good to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score is a baffling anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Complaints centered on a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, launched after nearly two decades in development hell. The team behind it opted to preserve the game as an original product of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster GTA-style title from a ex-Rockstar veteran's well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found fun in the experience, serving as a rare contrast.