The Most Disappointing Video Games of This Year, According to Aggregate Scores

Everywhere you look, gamers are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. However, what of the flops, the failures? Let's take a moment to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games truly as terrible as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

The early response to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Professional assessment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to somewhat forgiving reviews that praised the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite 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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from European developers received pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, especially in a year filled with high-quality racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this disappointing sim was best left unplayed.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing colon usage is a notable annoyance. This compilation of retro mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for incessant jokes. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The surprisingly strong user score is a curious anomaly to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game faced widespread disappointment from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a small fighter lineup and a minimal offering of content. Player sentiment was especially negative, with some expressing a desire that the title's flop would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this vehicle combat game tasks players with gathering cute monsters. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a rolling-collection feel didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a substantial addition to the franchise. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag seemed like a bold choice.

5. Captain Blood

Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, finally released after years and years in production delays. The developers made the decision to keep the game as an original artifact of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more compelling than the game itself.

4. Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues were repetitive adversaries, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A controversial mechanic involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic medical sims of the past, then strip away the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of serious themes was criticized as being tone-deaf. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic virtual pet formula makes the franchise into a town-management title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying series of basic activities that quickly grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile crime saga from a studio led by well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of game-breaking glitches. Critics found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the same genre. Despite the sea of negativity, a small handful of positive user reviews found value in the experience, providing a lonely contrast.