The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their lists of the greatest releases of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a few moments to honor the absolute worst games of the year, based on the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this tech demo were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Professional assessment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the debate, 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 "more than a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year featuring stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was better off left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the awkward colon usage is a silly annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were not good to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a peculiar anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered significant backlash from both professionals and fans. Issues included a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of features. Fan reaction was especially harsh, with some expressing a wish that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. The assessment was that its goal to recreate a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it made the decision to preserve 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 remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more interesting than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula makes the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of simple minigames that very soon became boring. 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

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of game-breaking glitches. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a few of fans found fun in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.