The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, enthusiasts are quick to share their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the disasters, the failures? We'll take a few moments to recognize the absolute worst games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games truly as terrible as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a complimentary title like some other console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous reviews that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the grumbling, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game felt unfinished in key areas, particularly in a year packed with excellent racing titles. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a minor point of contention. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games showcases a rude feline known for constant quips. Reviewers noted that these games were not good in their time and feel dated with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling contrast to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with harsh criticism from both professionals and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a small character selection and a minimal offering of features. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its goal to mimic a unique feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a substantial Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a full retail cost seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, launched after years and years in legal limbo. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an authentic artifact of its time, accepting that modern gamers might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews noted that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that very soon overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, citing a dearth of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a major GTA-style title from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews savaged its poor shooting mechanics, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the sea of negativity, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a lonely vote of confidence.