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

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the flops, the failures? We'll take a moment to examine the absolute worst games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as bad as the reviews suggest? Let's find out.

10. Welcome Tour for Switch 2

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

First impressions to this showcase title were shaped by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from scathing critiques to slightly kinder takes that praised the charming software underneath the controversy. Regardless of the grumbling, the title proved to be a notable commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Billed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from studios in Germany and Poland received largely negative reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in key areas, notably in a year featuring high-quality racing titles. For many, this disappointing sim was best left on the shelf.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

First things first: the irritating title grammar is a notable point of contention. This collection of 1990s-era Bubsy titles showcases a sarcastic feline known for incessant hacky one-liners. Reviewers noted that these games haven't aged well to begin with and have not improved with age. The surprisingly strong user score remains a curious anomaly to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, User Score: 3.5

This manga-based brawler encountered significant backlash from both professionals and fans. It was lambasted for a small fighter lineup and a severe lack of content. Player sentiment was notably harsh, with some expressing a wish that the title's failure would be a warning for future projects.

6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

A part of the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. The assessment was that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like experience ultimately fell flat, coming across as more of a cash grab than a meaningful addition to the franchise. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.

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 years and years in production delays. The team behind it consciously chose to keep the game as an authentic experience of its time, accepting that contemporary players might dislike its dated design. As such, many reviews remarked that the interesting history of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.

4. Scar-Lead Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-art roguelike shooter inspired by games like *Returnal* failed to impress with critics. Common complaints included bland enemy design, samey environments, and a snoozy narrative. A controversial mechanic involving the protagonist's clothing was universally disliked and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the engaging medical sims of the past, then take out the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is roughly *Ambulance Life*. Players found the core gameplay loop to be tedious and repetitive, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8

This departure from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a town-management title. The result, according to critics, was a unsatisfying series of simple minigames that quickly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the lowest-quality titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Positioned as a blockbuster GTA-style title from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews heavily criticized its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a plethora of technical problems. Several found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Among the overwhelming criticism, a tiny number of optimistic players found value in the experience, offering a lonely counterpoint.