The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Based on Review Aggregator Metacritic

At every turn, enthusiasts are quick to share their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a few moments to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions 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 competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment varied dramatically, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder appraisals that highlighted the charming software itself. In spite of the debate, 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 "more than a racing game," this simulation from European developers was met with pretty unanimous reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year filled with excellent racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the confusing colon usage is a minor strike against it. This compilation of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers features a sarcastic feline known for incessant quips. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a curious oddity to the critical reception.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* fighting game encountered widespread disappointment from both professionals and fans. Issues included a limited roster of characters and a dearth of content. Player sentiment was particularly vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's poor performance would serve as a lesson for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with gathering slime-like creatures. Critics argued that its attempt to mimic a *Katamari Damacy*-like gameplay loop was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a $40 price tag was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a resurrected relic from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after nearly two decades in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to release the game as an original experience of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its development was more interesting than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-art action game modeled after games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was universally disliked and took away from the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be monotonous, and the narrative's handling of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. 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 makes the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, according to critics, was a dull series of repetitive tasks that rapidly became boring. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, citing a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Arriving as a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring well-known figures, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic critical flop. Reviews universally panned its poor shooting mechanics, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Several found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a small handful of positive user reviews found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.