The Most Disappointing Video Games of This Year, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their selections of the best games of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Here is the list.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a free pack-in like similar console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving takes that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, particularly in a year featuring stellar racing titles. For many, this sputtering stinker was best left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a silly strike against it. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers showcases a "attitude"-filled feline known for incessant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were mediocre to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with harsh criticism from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Issues included a thin roster of characters and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a desire that the title's poor performance would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the past, finally released after years and years in legal limbo. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an period-accurate product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A particular feature involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of simple minigames that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of technical problems. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.