Reviewers from Digitally Downloaded and Pure Nintendo noted that the game feels "painfully clunky" on the console. It emulates a mouse cursor using the joysticks rather than utilizing the Switch's touchscreen capabilities.
The game has received various patches to address bugs and improve stability. Idol Manager Switch NSP/XCI [Update] (eShop)
The simulation is "surprisingly unflinching" in its depiction of the industry's darker side, forcing players to mediate public arguments, handle scandals, and decide on agency policies such as dating bans. Narrative and Performance on Switch Reviewers from Digitally Downloaded and Pure Nintendo noted