The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Based on Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their lists of the best releases of 2025. However, what of the flops, the underperformers? We'll take a momentary detour to honor the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as their scores suggest? We shall see.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from harsh disappointment to more generous reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year featuring stellar racing titles. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the irritating title grammar is a minor point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era platforming games revives a rude feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games were not good originally and have not improved with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced significant backlash from both critics and fans. It was lambasted for a thin roster of characters and a minimal offering of content. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some voicing a wish that the title's flop would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. Reviewers felt that its goal to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the mid-2000s, launched after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Common complaints centered on repetitive adversaries, repetitive levels, and a snoozy narrative. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and undermined the game's potential charm.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Critics 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 a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic virtual pet formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying assortment of repetitive tasks that rapidly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, dull missions, and a host of horrendous bugs. Critics found it to be a regression compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found value in the experience, serving as a rare vote of confidence.