The Most Disappointing Video Games of 2025, According to Review Aggregator Metacritic

Everywhere you look, fans are eagerly sharing their rankings of the greatest games of 2025. But what about the disasters, the failures? Let's take a few moments to recognize the lowest-rated games of the year, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Could each of these games as disappointing as the ratings suggest? Here is the list.

10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour

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

The early response to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many voicing frustration it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Critical opinion was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving reviews that highlighted the polished software underneath the controversy. Despite the controversy, 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 garnered overwhelmingly poor reviews. The consensus was that the game fell short in key areas, particularly in a year packed with excellent racing experiences. Ultimately, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection

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

To begin with: the confusing punctuation is a notable strike against it. This anthology of retro mascot platformers revives a sarcastic feline known for constant jokes. Critics observed that these games were not good to begin with and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a baffling contrast to the critical reception.

7. Nen x Impact

Metascore: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired fighter faced harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. Issues included a small character selection and a dearth of features. User reviews was notably negative, with some voicing a hope that the title's poor performance would be a warning for future projects.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Metascore: 51, User Score: 5.3

Based on the niche Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this bike-riding title tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Reviewers felt that its attempt to recreate a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel didn't land, coming across as more of a low-effort product than a meaningful Neptunia game. Its 3-hour duration combined with a $40 price tag raised eyebrows.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, Audience Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the past, seeing the light of day after a very long time in legal limbo. The publishers consciously chose to release the game as an original artifact of its time, accepting that today's audiences might criticize its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews remarked that the tale of its development was far richer than the actual gameplay.

4. Scar-Lead

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 2.4

This anime-styled action game inspired by games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A controversial mechanic involving the outfit degradation was widely panned and detracted from the game's potential charm.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Imagine the engaging medical sims of the past, then remove the compelling story. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Reviewers found the emergency response sections to be a slog, and the story's portrayal of mental health topics 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 shift away from the classic digital companion formula transforms the franchise into a minigame collection title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that rapidly overstayed its welcome. Some reviews went so far as to declare it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, noting a complete absence of depth.

1. MindsEye

Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5

Intended to be a high-profile open-world action game from a team featuring experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a catastrophic disappointment. Reviews universally panned its weak action, uninspired storytelling, and a host of horrendous bugs. Many found it to be a downgrade compared to previous-generation games in the similar style. Despite the scathing reviews, a few of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct contrast.