The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the best titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the low achievers? Let's take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

Aggregate Score: 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 similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous appraisals that highlighted the delightful software itself. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon was met with pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, notably in a year packed with stellar racing experiences. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was better off left unplayed.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the awkward colon usage is a notable annoyance. This compilation of SNES and PS1 Bubsy titles revives a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. Critics observed that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score is a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler was met with harsh criticism from both reviewers and players. Issues included a small character selection and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was particularly harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's poor performance would have consequences for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with collecting Dogoos. Critics argued that its goal to channel a unique gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a substantial Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in legal limbo. The team behind it consciously chose to preserve the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, acknowledging that contemporary players might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its journey was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues centered on uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense medical sims of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of mental health topics was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster open-world action game from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a tiny number of positive user reviews found fun in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.