The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, Based on Aggregate Scores

Across the internet, gamers are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest titles of 2025. But what about the stinkers, the low achievers? Let's take a few moments to examine the most panned games of the year, based on the aggregate scores from Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this tech demo were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a bundled game like similar console launches. Reviewer sentiment spanned a wide spectrum, from "crushing disappointment" to more generous appraisals that noted the delightful software underneath the controversy. In spite of the debate, the title proved to be a surprisingly robust digital seller during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "not just a racing game," this driving sim from studios in Germany and Poland received overwhelmingly poor reviews. Critics noted that the game was lacking in almost every category, especially in a year featuring high-quality racing experiences. For many, this disappointing sim was better off left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the irritating punctuation is a notable strike against it. This collection of SNES and PS1 platforming games features a sarcastic feline known for non-stop quips. The consensus was that these games were mediocre originally and have not improved with age. The notably positive user score remains a baffling oddity to the professional reviews.

7. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This *Hunter x Hunter* brawler was met with significant backlash from both critics and the dedicated community. Issues included a thin character selection and a minimal offering of content. Player sentiment was especially harsh, with some voicing a desire that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Aggregate Score: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with rounding up cute monsters. The assessment was that its goal to channel a rolling-collection experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its short length combined with a premium price raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the Xbox era, finally released after a very long time in production delays. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an original artifact of its time, acknowledging that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the fascinating story of its resurrection was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Metascore: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter drawing from games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms were bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and took away from the game's overall experience.

3. Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Recall the engaging surgery games of the past, then remove the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is pretty much *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Metascore: 43, Audience Score: 5.8

This new direction for the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, noting a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, User Score: 2.5

Positioned as a high-profile open-world action game from a ex-Rockstar veteran's industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews savaged its weak action, dull missions, and a multitude of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a regression compared to much older games in the similar style. Amidst the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, providing a rare counterpoint.