The Most Disappointing Titles of This Year, Per Aggregate Scores

At every turn, enthusiasts are foaming at the mouth to post their selections of the greatest titles of 2025. Yet, where are the flops, the underperformers? Let's take a moment to examine the lowest-rated games of the year, based on review aggregator Metacritic. Are all of these games as disappointing as their scores suggest? Here is the list.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

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

First impressions to this showcase title were colored by its $9.99 price tag, with many expressing disappointment it wasn't a free pack-in like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to somewhat forgiving appraisals that noted the delightful software itself. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.

9. Rennsport

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

Marketed as "beyond a racing game," this driving sim from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Reviews pointed out that the game was lacking in key areas, especially in a year packed with excellent racing experiences. In the eyes of critics, this underwhelming entry was advised to be left in the garage.

8. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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

Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a silly point of contention. This anthology of 1990s-era mascot platformers features a rude feline known for constant hacky one-liners. The consensus was that these games were not good originally and feel dated with age. The improbably high user score is a peculiar oddity to the Metascore.

7. Nen x Impact

Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5

This anime-inspired brawler encountered harsh criticism from both professionals and fans. Complaints centered on a limited character selection and a severe lack of content. User reviews was especially negative, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for similar releases.

6. Riders Vs Dogoos

Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3

Hailing from the anime-style Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with rounding up Dogoos. Critics argued that its attempt to channel a *Katamari Damacy*-like feel was unsuccessful, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy Neptunia game. Its brief runtime combined with a full retail cost was criticized.

5. Captain Blood

Aggregate Score: 50, User Score: 5.3

This title is a curious artifact from the mid-2000s, finally released after a very long time in development hell. The publishers opted to release the game as an authentic experience of its time, acknowledging that modern gamers might not appreciate its retro feel. As such, many reviews remarked that the fascinating story of its journey was more compelling than the end product.

4. Salvation

Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4

This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. Frequent criticisms centered on bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a forgettable story. A much-criticized system involving the protagonist's clothing was widely panned and detracted from the game's overall experience.

3. Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator

Aggregate Score: 44, User Score: 4.9

Think of the strategic surgery games of the past, then take out the satisfying gameplay. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the core gameplay loop to be monotonous, and the story's portrayal of serious themes was criticized as being poorly executed. The overall experience was deemed largely unsatisfying.

2. Tamagotchi Plaza

Aggregate Score: 43, Audience 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 collection of basic activities that very soon 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 complete absence of satisfying gameplay.

1. MindsEye

Aggregate Score: 37, User Score: 2.5

Intended to be a blockbuster crime saga from a studio led by experienced developers, *MindsEye* was a notable commercial failure. Reviews savaged its lousy combat, dull missions, and a multitude of technical problems. Critics found it to be a regression compared to decades-old games in the similar style. Among the scathing reviews, a tiny number of optimistic players found something to enjoy in the experience, offering a rare vote of confidence.