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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 66 | 25 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 92% | 87 | 1580 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 26, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 1580 total reviews in window · weighted 225.6 up / 17.6 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (18)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Let's School is an incredibly sophisticated building simulator that will captivate every player. It offers endless possibilities for building your own school, managing the moods of students and staff, and taking on a managerial role within the game. Yes, there are a few inconsistencies here and there, and you’ll find the occasional bug, but not even earthquakes and fires could dampen my desire to take good care of the school. Proforovská thus becomes one of the best educational institutions in the world, and I highly recommend you build your own.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Let's School is a business simulator dressed up as a school simulator, with a heavy focus on the business side of keeping a school operating and not much on the warm, fuzzy feeling that you might get from education and helping kids reach their goals. There are some visual bugs and some frustrating menu layouts to deal with in the Switch version of the game, but there is a deep, engaging, if a bit soulless, simulator here.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Has its heart in the right place, and works to a degree, but its interface and controls are a problem”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Granted, if you’re not incredibly patient with seeing hours of tutorials, you might not stick around long enough for the game to get good. But if you love building, management, and tycoon games you’re going to have a blast with Let’s School.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A solid choice for simulation and management fans, but the Switch version suffers from technical issues and awkward controls. Good for planning enthusiasts, less ideal if you want a smooth experience.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Let’s School is a fun and engaging video game that allows players to experience the joys and challenges of running a school. However, given limitations and the given genre, it may not live up to most people’s expectations. Still, considering its fair pricing model and a free demo, it is worth trying out.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Let's School is a moderately okay management sim, which will definitely help you wile away a few hours. A lack of humanity lets it down and makes what could have been a very personable experience into another cog in the machine, taking away any individuality and losing the benefit of having the setting in a school environment by treating school life as purely transactional.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Let's School is a cute game that makes organizing timetables and classrooms fun, but the charm doesn't last long before it becomes a monotonous routine.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Pathea Games’ first steps into the simulation genre with Let’s School have turned out pretty well. It’s a deep and approachable school management game that’s enjoyable to play and includes plenty of content to keep you customising and playing while building up your school’s reputation.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Let's School has introduced several impressive updates, making investment and growth the main focus of the current version. The addition of club and activity systems also brings a lot of new content to the game. However, playing Let's School on the Switch may not be as great an experience as on the PC, as the font appears too small on the screen.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Let’s School may be remembered as the most in-depth school simulator ever released, even towering above what Two Point Academy tried to accomplish last year. While there can be a lot of information force-fed to you at once, Panthea Games has done a great job of simulating the complexity of running a dynamic operation like a school. Even if it does feel less approachable because of that sometimes.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Let's School is simply wonderful to play. The game is incredibly easy to pick up, and it makes sure that you learn the mechanics at a relaxed pace. Sadly, the game doesn't exactly have the most unique mechanics, but in all honesty, it is incredibly solid as it stands. Let's School is great for someone who wants to dip their toes into the School simulator genre or someone who wants something not too complicated and has an appreciation for handheld consoles of days past.”
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Patch history
- Let's School September 14th Patch NoteSep 14, 2024
- Let's School July 29th hotfixJul 29, 2024
- Let's School One Year Anniversary! 'Claim' Your Headmaster Reward In-Game!Jul 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School July 5th Patch NoteJul 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New DLC Available Now! Elevate Your Campus With Magical Castles Furniture PackJun 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Behind The School #2 - Performance UpdateMar 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School March 20th Update NoticeMar 20, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Enjoy Let's School Club Optimizations, With 25% Off Steam Spring Sale!Mar 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School Emergency Hotfix PatchFeb 28, 2024
- Let's School Feb 27th Update NoticeFeb 27, 2024
- Control Student's Destiny in The 'New Semester' Update! Enjoy New Map & Clubs!Feb 7, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School Beta Test Branch Update NoticeFeb 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School Beta Test Branch Update NoticeFeb 1, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School Beta Test Branch Update NoticeJan 19, 2024
- Let's School Beta Test Branch OptimizationsJan 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School Beta Test Branch Update NoticeDec 29, 2023
- Introduce The Club Feature Beta, With Christmas Free Update and 20% Off Promo!Dec 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- New Update on Nov 7th.Nov 8, 2023
- Hotfix Patch on October 11th.Oct 11, 2023
- New Update Livestream Now!Sep 24, 2023
- Let's School Patch NoteSep 23, 2023
- Let's School Mid-Autumn Special Edition is Out! Limited Time 10% Off!Sep 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix Patch on August 28.Aug 28, 2023
- Hotfix Patch on August 25.Aug 25, 2023
- Hotfix Patch on August 10.Aug 10, 2023
- Hotfix patch on August 8th.Aug 8, 2023
- Hotfix Patch on Aug 4thAug 4, 2023
- Hotfix Patch on July 31!Jul 31, 2023
- Hotfix Patch on July 27!Jul 27, 2023
- Demo Patch Notes on 27th JuneJun 27, 2023
- New Demo Update Changelogs!Jun 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Official Release Date and Demo Update!Jun 19, 2023
- School Dev Update 3.0Apr 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Let's School Dev Update 2.0Feb 17, 2023
…and 1 earlier patch announcements.