The Most Disappointing Games of This Year, Per Metacritic

Across the internet, fans are quick to share their selections of the best titles of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the underperformers? We'll take a moment to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 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 bundled game like some other console launches. Professional assessment varied dramatically, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder appraisals that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Presented as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland was met with largely negative reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game fell short in almost every category, particularly in a year filled with stellar racing games. In the eyes of critics, this sputtering stinker 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 punctuation is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for constant quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well to begin with and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score stands as a baffling oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighting game was met with significant backlash from both reviewers and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a thin fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some stating a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its short length combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a piece of lost media from the past, finally released after a very long time in production delays. The team behind it made the decision to release the game as an original artifact of its time, accepting that today's audiences might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the interesting history of its development was far richer than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues were bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging medical sims of the past, then strip away the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that quickly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of engaging content.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, boring plot, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a small handful of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a rare vote of confidence.