Finals Week ✍🏻 Review Summary

Strong co-op fun, addictive gameplay, and creative cheating tools make this unique concept shine, but solo play is too difficult and poor optimization and graphics hold it back.

Strong co-op fun with friends: Many reviewers highlight that the game is highly enjoyable when played with friends, especially chaotic groups. Co-op is described as great for two players and provides lots of funny moments and emotions.

Addictive, good overall gameplay: Reviewers describe the game as really fun, good, and addictive, with solid overall gameplay. It is considered a very good game overall.

Creative drawing and cheating tools: The pencil that lets you write anywhere is a standout feature, supporting creative communication and humor. Cheating tools and the ability to draw and write everywhere are rated very highly.

Teacher detection adds tension and comedy: Teacher detection and punishments create tension and comedy. Watching a friend get beaten by the teacher or killing the teacher repeatedly is enjoyable.

Unique and original concept: The game is praised as a fantastic and original idea rather than a copy of other co-op games. Its unconventional premise of cheating on exams with friends stands out.

Solo play too difficult: Multiple reviewers report that playing alone is extremely hard and luck-based, becoming nearly impossible from levels 6-7 onward and requiring a co-op partner for progression.

Poor optimization and graphics: Reviewers report low FPS on capable hardware like the Steam Deck, PC fans running hard on epic settings, and rough, dull visuals that consume significant resources.

Difficulty balance inconsistent: Feedback conflicts on difficulty: some find levels 7-11 impossibly hard, while others say the game is too easy with barely increasing difficulty. The lenient penalty cap and slow teacher alertness further reduce challenge.

Repetitive and low variety: The game is repetitive with little difference between levels and less variety than the trailer suggested. The comedy wears off quickly, leaving players searching for things to do.

Connectivity and lobby issues: Players cannot create or join games reliably, with no public lobbies or matchmaking—only room codes—and menu errors falsely reporting network problems.

Level progression system: The game features multiple levels that increase in difficulty, with reviewers noting progression up to at least levels 8, 11, and 12. Completing exams unlocks clothing and accessories.

Online co-op with friends: Players can team up with friends via invites or room codes, and co-op is a core feature. The game is designed around playing with another person, with later exams requiring cooperation.

Cheating mechanics in classroom: Players cheat on exams by stealing answers, hiding from the teacher, and using various tools. Getting caught results in penalties, and the teacher has an alertness meter.

Drawing and writing on surfaces: Players can draw or write on paper, walls, teachers, and other players using tools like a pencil. Lessons start with a writing phase where answers can be placed on walls.

Solo play supported: The game can be played alone, though solo play is significantly harder and more luck-dependent than playing with others. This makes it a viable but challenging option.

Frequent crashes on entry: Players report the game crashes every time they attempt to enter, and repeated crashes occur. In some cases crashes even caused the computer to restart.

Motion blur causes sickness: Motion blur causes motion sickness for some players.

Better with friends: Many reviewers recommend playing with friends and say the game shines in co-op. It is described as best experienced with a companion, especially a skilled one.

Solo play less enjoyable: Several reviewers warn that the game is not recommended for solo play and that single-player is less entertaining. Some advise buying only if you have someone to play with.

Needs a friend to progress: Feedback indicates a friend is needed for later levels and that the game requires companionship to be enjoyable. One review recommends waiting a month and then trying with a friend after patches.

Not for everyone: Some feedback notes the game is not recommended for everyone and is not suited for regular gaming sessions. This indicates a niche appeal or specific playstyle requirement.

Fun for casual play: A reviewer recommends buying it if you just want fun, and another says it will do with friends. This highlights the game as a light, entertaining option.

Session length: 3.0h.

Enjoyment is consistently tied to playing cooperatively with friends, while solo play is rated much lower. No review provides a time-based transition, so the co-op condition is the clearest anchor without a minute estimate.

Friction: Solo play is rated much lower than co-op; Multiplayer dependence limits enjoyment when friends are unavailable; Team mistakes can jeopardize group success and cause frustration; Examination structure can become repetitive; Limited levels or exhausted strategies may become boring.

Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Coordinating cheating strategies with teammates; Shared progression that encourages cooperation.

Co-op Chaos Seeker: Coordinates with friends over voice chat, using stealth, physics interactions, and classroom mischief. Motivation: Shared unpredictable multiplayer fun and laughter with friends. Stance: buy.

Solo Difficulty Challenger: Attempts levels solo, retries difficult puzzle and stealth sections, and sometimes recruits help when progress stalls. Motivation: Testing solo viability and overcoming challenging levels alone. Stance: sale.

Creative Sandbox Experimenter: Explores school environments, draws freely, and experiments with changing puzzle layouts and cheating tools. Motivation: Creative expression and discovering varied, playful interactions. Stance: buy.

Linux and Proton: No actual user reviews were provided. The only compatibility information states that Proton functionality and Steam Deck compatibility are unconfirmed or Unknown. Because there are no reports of Linux-specific launch failures, workaround requirements, anti-cheat blockers, or severe instability, the audit cannot assign moderate or high Linux/Proton friction. The low score reflects the absence of reported blockers, while compatibility remains unverified rather than confirmed working.

Short content duration: Reviewers note the game provides roughly two hours of content and lasts around 5-6 hours. The limited length is flagged as a concern.

Proximity voice chat supported: Proximity voice chat is a supported feature, and a microphone is strongly recommended for multiplayer. This highlights the game's emphasis on voice communication.

Low system requirements: Minimum requirements include Windows 10, 8 GB RAM, Intel Core i7-3820, and Nvidia GTX 970, with approximately 2 GB of storage needed. This makes the game accessible on modest hardware.

Limited content variety: Feedback indicates the game has limited content variety, which reduces replayability and overall value.

Hopes for future updates: The reviewer hopes for future updates and patches to improve the game. This suggests the current version has room for refinement.