Doki Doki Literature Club!

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Meristation
    Jan 15, 2018
    70
    This game is an interesting one which presents as a common "visual novel" game but in the end presents a totally different approach as the game progress. In the end it feels very mixed with some aspects where the game done well but in other ones it doesn't.
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2018
    55
    A horror game disguised as a dating sim. First couple of hours are boring and written poorly to the degree of being hard to digest for me, then things get better, but the story is still shallow and the substance plays second fiddle to the form. [01/2018, p.61]
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Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Best PC Game of 2017
19
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 657 out of 804
  2. Mixed: 96 out of 804
  3. Negative: 51 out of 804
  1. Godlygamer
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Maybe I shouldn’t give this game a 10/10. I mean, it’s a virtual novel-dating simulator. What about that warrants the praise of a masterpiece?Maybe I shouldn’t give this game a 10/10. I mean, it’s a virtual novel-dating simulator. What about that warrants the praise of a masterpiece?

    Well. That is not something I am willing to discuss in this review. I don’t even wanna say anything about this game. Just experience it for yourself (not really a review if you don’t talk about the game, I know, but please trust me on this one, ok?).

    What I will say though, is that it’s free on steam and is one of the biggest surprises of the year for me. It’s characters, music, graphics, plot—you might be surprised at just how fantastic it all is.    … Full Review »
  2. Skitzofreniq
    Feb 8, 2018
    3
    Ugh where to begin. This "game" has a lot of reading, no real gameplay, choices that don't really matter. I know it's an interactive novel,Ugh where to begin. This "game" has a lot of reading, no real gameplay, choices that don't really matter. I know it's an interactive novel, but at least Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright has puzzles and far more interesting stories.… Full Review »
  3. RenanD3z
    Oct 18, 2017
    4
    If you are used to the anime/hentai cringe ® or/and visual novels, the other unpredictable aspect of this game will probably blow your mind.If you are used to the anime/hentai cringe ® or/and visual novels, the other unpredictable aspect of this game will probably blow your mind. Otherwise, the end will not make it up for it. Three girls are into you for no reason at all (the explanation they give at the end do not justify 6hrs of that bs). Dialogues are all the same: cringe moments to build intimacy, everyone apologizing for every phrase/reaction. Look like was written by someone who has the social skills of a 12 years old.… Full Review »
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