The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Based on Metacritic

Across the internet, gamers are foaming at the mouth to post their lists of the greatest releases of 2025. Yet, where are the stinkers, the low achievers? It's time to take a moment to honor the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

Initial reactions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. In spite of the controversy, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers was met with overwhelmingly poor reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in nearly every way, especially in a year packed with high-quality racing games. For many, this disappointing sim was advised to be left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the awkward colon usage is a silly annoyance. This compilation of 1990s-era platforming games features a rude feline known for non-stop hacky one-liners. Critics observed that these games were mediocre in their time and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score is a baffling oddity to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler faced widespread disappointment from both reviewers and the dedicated community. Complaints centered on a limited character selection and a minimal offering of gameplay modes. Fan reaction was particularly harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its effort to channel a unique experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a worthy addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime 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 legal limbo. The team behind it opted to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might not appreciate its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its resurrection was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Metascore: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. The main issues included uninspired foes, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the outfit degradation was seen as adding nothing and detracted from the game's enjoyment.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the tense surgery games of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the emergency response sections to be monotonous, and the treatment of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed not very compelling.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, User Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula turns the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a vapid series of basic activities that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a major GTA-style title from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a spectacular commercial failure. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to much older games in the action genre. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, providing a distinct vote of confidence.