The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are quick to share their rankings of the top games of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the low achievers? It's time to take a momentary detour to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, as determined by the critical consensus on Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a complimentary title like similar console launches. Critical opinion spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that praised the polished software itself. Despite the controversy, the title proved to be a strong digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this vroom-vroom title from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing games. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was best left on the shelf.

8. The Purrfect Bubsy Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a notable annoyance. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a rude feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games haven't aged well in their time and haven't gotten better with age. The improbably high user score remains a peculiar contrast to the Metascore.

7. Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This manga-based fighting game encountered harsh criticism from both critics and the dedicated community. It was lambasted for a small roster of characters and a dearth of gameplay modes. User reviews was notably vitriolic, with some expressing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for the developers.

6. Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to mimic a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy addition to the franchise. 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 curious artifact from the Xbox era, seeing the light of day after a very long time in development hell. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an period-accurate experience of its time, fully aware that modern gamers might criticize its retro feel. As such, many reviews noted that the interesting history of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* fell flat with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on uninspired foes, samey environments, and a unengaging plot. A much-criticized system involving the character's attire was seen as adding nothing and undermined the game's enjoyment.

3. Ambulance Life

Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the strategic surgery games of the past, then remove the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be a slog, and the treatment of mental health topics 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 virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, per critics, was a dull assortment of repetitive tasks that very soon became boring. Some reviews went so far as to label it one of the worst titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable disappointment. Reviews heavily criticized its lousy combat, boring plot, and a host of technical problems. Critics found it to be a downgrade compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a distinct contrast.