The Most Disappointing Games of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to examine the most panned games of the year, according to the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the polished software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust 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 European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year packed with stellar racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was better off left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing title grammar is a silly point of contention. This anthology of retro platforming games showcases a rude feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game faced harsh criticism from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a small character selection and a severe lack of features. User reviews was particularly negative, with some expressing a hope that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in legal limbo. The publishers opted to keep the game as an authentic product of its time, accepting that contemporary players might not appreciate its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues were uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a vapid collection of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a lonely vote of confidence.