The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, fans are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the best games of 2025. However, what of the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a momentary detour to honor the most panned games of the year, according to the critical consensus on Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? We shall see.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response 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 some other console launches. Critical opinion varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving takes that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. In spite of the controversy, 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 "more than a racing game," this driving sim from European developers garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game was lacking in nearly every way, notably in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was best left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a notable strike against it. This anthology of SNES and PS1 platforming games revives a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The notably positive user score stands as a baffling anomaly to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, User Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter encountered harsh criticism from both critics and fans. Issues included a small character selection and a severe lack of content. Fan reaction was notably negative, with some voicing a desire that the title's flop would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its effort to recreate a unique gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in production delays. The team behind it made the decision to preserve the game as an original experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled roguelike shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the tense surgery games of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter 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 departure from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, per critics, was a dull collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, dull missions, and a plethora of technical problems. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to much older games in the similar style. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of optimistic players found value in the experience, serving as a distinct counterpoint.