Across the internet, fans are eagerly sharing their selections of the greatest games of 2025. However, what of the disasters, the failures? We'll take a moment to recognize the most panned games of the year, as determined by review aggregator Metacritic. Is every one of these games as bad as their scores suggest? Here is the list.
10. Switch 2's Welcome Tour
Metascore: 54/100, Audience Score: 3.4/10
First impressions to this pack-in experience were heavily influenced by its $9.99 price tag, with many feeling cheesed off it wasn't a bundled game like competing console launches. Reviewer sentiment was quite mixed, from "crushing disappointment" to slightly kinder takes that highlighted the delightful software underneath the controversy. Despite the debate, the title proved to be a strong commercial performer during its launch month.
9. Rennsport
Metascore: 53/100, User Score: 3.2/10
Marketed as "more than a racing game," this simulation from Competition Company and Teyon garnered pretty unanimous reviews. Critics noted that the game fell short in nearly every way, particularly in a year filled with high-quality racing titles. Ultimately, this sputtering stinker was best left on the shelf.
8. Bubsy's Purrfect Collection
Metascore: 53/100, Audience Score: 8.6/10
Before we start: the confusing title grammar is a minor annoyance. This anthology of SNES and PS1 mascot platformers revives 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 curious oddity to the critical reception.
7. Nen x Impact
Aggregate Score: 53, Audience Score: 3.5
This *Hunter x Hunter* fighter encountered widespread disappointment from both critics and players. Complaints centered on a thin fighter lineup and a dearth of content. User reviews was particularly harsh, with some stating a wish that the title's failure would have consequences for future projects.
6. Neptunia Motorcycle Game
Aggregate Score: 51, Audience Score: 5.3
A part of the quirky Hyperdimension Neptunia series, this motorcycle action game tasks players with collecting cute monsters. Critics argued that its effort to channel a unique experience didn't land, coming across as more of a quick spin-off than a worthy series entry. Its brief runtime combined with a premium price seemed like a bold choice.
5. Captain Blood
Metascore: 50, User Score: 5.3
This title is a piece of lost media from the mid-2000s, finally released after nearly two decades in development hell. The developers consciously chose to preserve the game as an original product of its time, fully aware that today's audiences might dislike its old-school mechanics. As such, many reviews concluded that the tale of its journey was more interesting than the game itself.
4. Salvation
Aggregate Score: 44, Audience Score: 2.4
This anime-styled third-person shooter modeled after games like *Returnal* disappointed with critics. The main issues included bland enemy design, monotonous stage design, and a unengaging plot. A particular feature involving the character's attire was widely panned and took away from the game's potential charm.
3. Paramedic Simulator
Metascore: 44, User Score: 4.9
Imagine the engaging surgery games of the past, then strip away the memorable characters. That, according to reviews, is essentially *Ambulance Life*. Critics found the ambulance-driving sequences to be tedious and repetitive, and the treatment of its subject matter was criticized as being insensitive. The overall experience was deemed a missed opportunity.
2. Tamagotchi Plaza
Aggregate Score: 43, User Score: 5.8
This shift away from the classic virtual pet formula turns the franchise into a shopping simulation title. The result, based on critics, was a unsatisfying collection of repetitive tasks that very soon grew tiresome. Some reviews went so far as to call it one of the most disappointing titles available on its platform, pointing to a profound lack of satisfying gameplay.
1. MindsEye
Metascore: 37, Audience Score: 2.5
Intended to be a high-profile crime saga from a team featuring industry veterans, *MindsEye* was a notable critical flop. Reviews savaged its weak action, boring plot, and a multitude of technical problems. Many found it to be a significant step back compared to previous-generation games in the action genre. Among the scathing reviews, a few of fans found something to enjoy in the experience, serving as a distinct vote of confidence.
