The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their lists of the top releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the failures? We'll take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year packed with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry 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 irritating title grammar is a minor annoyance. This anthology of 1990s-era Bubsy titles features a "attitude"-filled feline known for constant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a curious oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and players. It was lambasted for a limited fighter lineup and a dearth of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably negative, with some stating a wish that the title's flop would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up slime-like creatures. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a unique experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, launched after a very long time in production delays. The developers opted to release the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its development was more compelling 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. Frequent criticisms included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. 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 turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of basic activities that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a dearth of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major open-world action game from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to decades-old games in the same genre. Amidst the sea of negativity, a few of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.