Doki Doki Literature Club!

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

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  1. louisisawesome
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning, this review contains spoilers and this game also contains dark and disturbing features.

    This is my favourite game of all time I am not joking when I say that, the game starts as a normal anime, highschool roleplay, life simulator kind of game with a literature club and disguises itself as that for one whole hour of gameplay and then.. its turn into something much more sinister.

    Characters:

    Yuri is edgy, dark and eerie.
    Sayori is funny, kind and also quite self-aware.
    Natsuki is a spoiled brat.
    Monika is successful and smart.

    Everything is going well, but Sayori hangs herself and then all your save files get wiped you restart and the game is broken, Yuri stabs herself and it turns out this whole time Monika deleted everyone from the files, which is why they died. You delete Monika and the game ends    … Expand
  2. clem666
    Mar 15, 2021
    9
    What a destabilising game! If 'Doki Doki Literature Club' takes a lot of time to really become interesting (a bit too much I admit it) it is only to strike harder at the end. I really had a hard time to get into it at the beginning but these girls (Monika, Yuki, Satori and Natsuki) are truly endearing and lovable without being indecent nor overly sexy.

    The overall ambience of the game    What a destabilising game! If 'Doki Doki Literature Club' takes a lot of time to really become interesting (a bit too much I admit it) it is only to strike harder at the end. I really had a hard time to get into it at the beginning but these girls (Monika, Yuki, Satori and Natsuki) are truly endearing and lovable without being indecent nor overly sexy.

    The overall ambience of the game is gorgeous. Behind its childish pinky outfit it hides interesting and dark twists of fate. It is hard describing 'Doki Doki' without having to spoil the content so I'll make this review short: if you want to read a short but truly engaging visual novel this one is for you. Play it and be surprised by the unsuspected depth of the game. But watch out: there is no coming back.    … Expand
  3. Mahmus
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A subversive take on both the visula novel/dating sim and the psychological horror genres that better played blind to its disturbing twists and turns.… Expand
  4. Syhlcam
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Excellent, une belle narration qui va dans un sens mais qui aura son moment pour revenir retrouver la situation et l'ambiance. Au top.
  5. Sanicthebiatch
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This game is almost a masterpiece because the story in the beginning is pretty long and boring, but later it will get scary. And also it has anime babes. 9 baby
  6. Natsukii
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's a really interesting game, at the beginning of the it's really happy and don't seems to be a psychological horror game, seems to be a very cool Visual novel with a very cool OST. But the things is going to be weird when Sayori committed suicide. After that the things is going to be very, very weird, after that we discovered that Monika was manipulating everybody just to be with you in the end, and that's the main plot, Monika just wanted to be with you. After that you can delete her file and she will try to repair the game without her but we discover that Sayori want the same thing, so Monika come back, stop Sayori and the game end.

    For me, this game is a masterpiece, I'm just in love with this OST and the characters because, for me, this is not just a game, this game bring me a lot of memories and emotions that is hard to explain, I simply don't know how some pleoples can say this game is bad and stuff, This game is amazing and i can't describe in word how i love this game, For me, this game shoud be a 10/10.    … Expand
  7. Elpacman
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo jugué este juego por q me lo recomendó un amigo, al ver el juego no me llamo la atención, pero decidí darle una oportunidad, al principio fue como me lo esperaba, un aburrido juego de citas con una trama romántica (ese tipo de historias no me gustan en general) y era una novela grafica (odio ese tipo de juegos por su jugabilidad, es muy cerrada) hasta q después vi unos diálogos muy extraños de monika, y eso no fue todo, ya q la trama dio un giro q yo no me esperaba, sayori se suicido, después de eso empezaron a pasar cosas raras en el juego, y llevó a un punto q yo me llegue a asustar, a diferencia de otros juegos "survival horror" o del genero de terror este dio un miedo psicológico y un suspenso increíbles, después yuri se suicidó y natsuki fue borrada, y aquí conocí a la villana del juego, era monika, q rompió la cuarta pared de una forma muy sorprendente, y tenia q desacerme de ella de una forma muy original, claro ella no era mala del todo, solo q los desarrolladores no crearon una "ruta" para ella, al igual q este final (q me recuerda a la trama de los juegos portal) y sus otros finales me sorprendieron mucho, y el juego termino gustándome, en pocas palabras, "no juzgues un libro por su portada"… Expand
  8. Sametgamer33
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Bu oyun şimdiye kadar oynadığım en iyi özellikle Sayori intiihar etmesi beni çok etkilemişti
  9. Qadorek
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have played. Technically, the game is rather weak, but its climate and emotions it evokes are arguments for me why I rate the game at 10/10. The rating of this game is quite subjective because it can be something different for everyone. For example, at the end of the game I cried, but I saw someone laugh at the end.
    If you plan to play this game, watch out for    One of the best games I have played. Technically, the game is rather weak, but its climate and emotions it evokes are arguments for me why I rate the game at 10/10. The rating of this game is quite subjective because it can be something different for everyone. For example, at the end of the game I cried, but I saw someone laugh at the end.
    If you plan to play this game, watch out for spoilers, because they are on almost every game graphic. Simply, if you want to play, download the game and play without prior inspection.
    This is definitely not a game for people under 16 because it touches on difficult subjects and contains violent scenes.    … Expand
  10. David_Breaker
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Doki Doki Literature Club é um romance visual que aparenta ser fofinho e inofensivo porém, as aparências enganam, sendo um dos jogos mais únicos que eu já joguei na minha vida. Recomendo vocês baixarem, ele é de graça e vale muito a pena.
  11. User_BR
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joguinho muito bom, um dos melhores que eu já joguei, apesar de ser um visual novel disfarçado de terror… Expand
  12. Lion12xD
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una historia estupenda, entretenida y única, saliendo de lo normal que sería un juego de citas llegando a un juego donde rompe la cuarta pared y juega con el jugador de forma directa, una genialidad… Expand
  13. SmartyGaming
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doki Doki Literature Club is AMAZING. It's great how it disguises itself as a Visual Novel Dating Simulator but turns into something sinister. From the first part to the ending, the game looks so beautiful. It's amazing how a game this good is free on steam. Team Salvato put a lot of effort into this game and i hope the next game will be just as good. Honestly, this is the best game I ever played. It's really sad at the ending too... I feel like i lost someone special to me... Team Salvato, you did a great job at the game, please keep it up.
    -Made with love by a Doki Doki Literature Club fan, Smarty.    … Expand
  14. Pugstache
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is incredible. Whether its the amazing characters with both likable designs and personality's based on your preference. While it seems cute and happy and an average dating simulator, it takes a dark turn with an amazing twist that was hinted from the first act with Monika saying to remember to save the game implying that she knows its all a game. Team Salvato wasn't afraid to go to the extent of having multiple characters kill themselves and i love it. The soundtrack is lovely and the story is rich. Monika adds new files in the game files throughout and also deletes the character files when she makes them die. Act 3 and 4 are get intense and while you have to delete her file she still protects you to the end with Monika singing a beautiful in the credits and the images being removed to represent how Monika is deleting the past because she thinks it will be better for you.… Expand
  15. bloomball1
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Well, not much I can say unless you want to be spoiled. It's better going into this one blind.
  16. lessacebola
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eles foram ousados em fazerem a primeiras horas meio calmas, muita gente deixou de jogar por causa disso, mas depois de um tempo o jogo fica com a história bem interessante.

    8,5/10    … Expand
  17. IruinChildhoods
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Its a good game. Game cover looked innocent. I thought I was gonna have a great time. Now I'm paying for therapy. You also have to know how to speak German and Russian combined because some parts are... well... you will find out.
    МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника Моникаrvychsjrvhdvjnuebnrwihuhbcjnxkox    Its a good game. Game cover looked innocent. I thought I was gonna have a great time. Now I'm paying for therapy. You also have to know how to speak German and Russian combined because some parts are... well... you will find out.
    МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника МоникаМоника Моникаrvychsjrvhdvjnuebnrwihuhbcjnxkox
  18. LCRG
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo engana muito, eu sinceramente não teria se não fosse pelas indicações de pessoas confiáveis. É sem sombra de dúvidas meu segundo jogo favorito, e na minha opinião, melhor jogo Indie… Expand
  19. LCRGG
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível, começa parecendo outra coisa. As indicações foram o que me fizeram continuar jogando, para descobrir o meu segundo jogo favorito, e melhor Indie na minha opinião… Expand
  20. DunkAss
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    It looks like an ordinary and boring dating game but believe me it´s not, play this game if you want to be freak out and also it is not for kids.
  21. Dzhani
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    You will have to read a lot in this indie Anime masterpiece!

    If you are looking for an emotional roller coaster this is just what you was looking for! The game will trick you on multiple occasions. At the beginning you’ll learn the basics of the characters and later you will discover a ton more thrilling details. DDLC has one of the best soundtracks which I’ve ever witnessed, it    You will have to read a lot in this indie Anime masterpiece!

    If you are looking for an emotional roller coaster this is just what you was looking for!

    The game will trick you on multiple occasions. At the beginning you’ll learn the basics of the characters and later you will discover a ton more thrilling details.

    DDLC has one of the best soundtracks which I’ve ever witnessed, it is simple but great. It changing from scene to scene. So keep the music on ;)

    It’s not that time consuming but while playing you’ll get lost in time, it’s very enveloping (just make sure to save the game so that you won’t lose any progress).

    And an advice: check your game files after the twist and afterwards, read the notes.    … Expand
  22. MTKGamingYT
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best dating sim i've played. Got hours out of this. and it has a good twist. in fact everyone dies... Anyway it's a good game.… Expand
  23. Pawlixx
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hmmm... Myślę że moja ocena może być trochę niesprawiedliwa. Większość ludzi siadała do tej gry, wiedząc co się szykuje. W przeciwieństwie ode mnie. Mój kolega pewnego dnia powiedział: "Hej stary, widziałeś tą nową fajną gre anime?" I tak to się wszystko zaczeło. Wszedłem, pobrałem uruchomiłem, zagrałem...I przeżyłem szok. Na początku myślałem " O wow fajna mechanika pisania wierszy". No a po jakimś czasie.. Jeb Sayori wisi. To był ten moment. Po przejściu tej gry czuje się emocjoalnie związanym z każdą bohaterką. Piękność tej gry nie leży w fabule, BA nie leży nawet w straszności tej gry. Piękność tej gry leży w systemach i pomysłach. Świetny jest np. pomysł z plikami, pomysł z tym że gra DOSŁOWNIE się rozpada od wewnątrz ( Tzn.Pliki podczas drugiego aktu, gdzie wszystko oficjalnie się pierniczy wyskakują glicze i gra realnie psuje i usuwa pliki tej gry) I do tego ta fabuła ukryta pod dekodowaniem, szyfrowaniem i buszowaniem po plikach. Wydaje mi się że człowiek siadający do tej gry wiedząc że jest horrorem psychologicznym nie ma takiego wrażenia po przejściu gra jak ja. I ta muzyka końcowa... Coś pięknieo. Więc moim zdaniem gra zasługuje na solidne 9/10 głównie przez to że nie miałem pojęcia co mnie czeka po wciśnięciu przycisku "Play"… Expand
  24. That_Normie7
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    This is one of those games that you should experience without reading a review for it. So, if you haven't played it yet, please go ahead and do so, taking the game's warning seriously of course.

    When I first saw this game on Steam, I genuinely though the "Psychological Horror" tag was just people abusing the system. Given the game's positive reception, its catchy cover and popularity, I    This is one of those games that you should experience without reading a review for it. So, if you haven't played it yet, please go ahead and do so, taking the game's warning seriously of course.

    When I first saw this game on Steam, I genuinely though the "Psychological Horror" tag was just people abusing the system. Given the game's positive reception, its catchy cover and popularity, I decided to give it a go. After reading the reviews and being 2 hours in, I actually feared what might come next. I've never been so apprehensive about finishing a game due to its shocking nature. And sure enough, this game truly is disturbing, even if you prepare yourself for the worst. But it's impossible to keep the game's depth a secret when that makes up 90% of the appeal. So why am I giving this a positive review?

    Well, the game breaks the fourth wall like no other. I encourage you to play this game in windowed mode and after about 2 hours in, open your steamappscommonDoki Doki Literature Clubcharacters directory. These are real files with a different extension (one is a PNG, another is Base64 encoded message etc.).The game itself, written in Python2, actually changes the files (and not just those in that folder) as you play, which makes it feel truly real.

    But that's just some gimmick, right? Anyone could do that, it'sn ot the most creative idea. So, again, why am I giving this game a positive review? Especially after the ending it gave me. I assure I was most certainly NOT impressed. It left me more upset with the game and the writers' decision to end it like that, so much so that the shock factor was outweighed by my dismay of how it all happened. But you realise that's not all this game has to give.

    What truly sets DDLC apart is that it serves a much deeper purpose than your ordinary game. As a visual novel, this genre has very limited interactivity, and despite my inexperience with VNs, I've always wondered what the purpose of them is compared to an eBook. Yet Doki Doki Literature Club makes the best possible use of the medium. Simply put, it is a tool to raise awareness of mental health issues. It truly creates a sense of empathy that cannot be expressed in any other medium. As you "read" through DDLC, you begin to get a sense of how truly horrible loneliness and depression must be. You start to feel bad yourself. Then you wonder how it must feel like to live with this. Even if you can relate to some of the themes explored in DDLC, you begin to realise just how deep they can go. It's frightening, concerning, yet what makes it so impactful is that this is not a joke. Yes, it is taken to the extreme. But it's absolutely real. These things do happen, and even if extreme cases are not so common, even milder issues must be... just awful.

    So, despite the sadness, this game serves not only as an educational tool but also an inspiration. An inspiration to care more about those around you, and yourself of course, if you can relate to any of the characters. It makes you want to hug not only your friends and relatives but even strangers. It's one of those experiences that will stay with you. Depending on your personality, it may be haunting and you'll regret having beared witness to such tragedies. But to others, it may be a valuable learning experience    … Expand
  25. CryEngi
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Best visual novel ever. And free!!!!!!! I like to play (read) this game at the evening like a real book)
  26. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    This game touches on a lot of issues that I find very important to make media about in a very interesting and unique way. It also has a great OST, and there's little secrets hidden everywhere that add to the main theme of the game. VERY worthy of it's praise.
  27. The-Amy
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego. El juego es gratuito pero psicólogo no. El spoiler es de que vas a necesitar un psicólogo.… Expand
  28. ismail_yilmaz
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, thank you very much to the producer of the game. When I first played it, I thought the subject or category of this game was wrong. However, I was very impressed by the measures he took to prevent problems that may occur during the game. It was nice that we noticed the big mistake we made and dealt with as the game progressed so well with the comic and anime characters. But the feelings and thoughts of the characters often shuddered me. I think it is a game that takes a short time to play, but it affects the person who plays in a state of loyalty to the characters. I am very happy to experience this beautiful game. I can easily say that I have learned lessons from his story. I look forward to the next game you are releasing! #JUSTMONIKA
    #JUSTYURI
    #JUSTNATSUKI
    #JUSTSAYORI

    ♡ ♥ JUST FOREVER ♥ ♡    … Expand
  29. Fnaoooooooooppo
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    the game is realy a horror and a love history and i love theat...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  30. MrStickmanRUS
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    A stunning plot, insanely beautiful and delicate drawing. Perfectly written and interesting characters, sad scenes from which unwary people may cry. But let's not forget that this is a horror, and it will scare you. This game is full of very dumb and hard scenes. And one of the girls dade cuts herself with a knife to calm down. I recommend this game to everyone. Even those who do not likeA stunning plot, insanely beautiful and delicate drawing. Perfectly written and interesting characters, sad scenes from which unwary people may cry. But let's not forget that this is a horror, and it will scare you. This game is full of very dumb and hard scenes. And one of the girls dade cuts herself with a knife to calm down. I recommend this game to everyone. Even those who do not like anime poetry and all this japanese should definitely play this game. This is not just an anime game, this is something big… Expand
  31. Onichancho
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    El juego me encanta, hace tiempo pasaba por problemas feos y el doki doki se convirtió en una forma de olvidarme de esas cosas y comprender un poco que era lo que me pasaba por la cabeza, esperoen el futuro que los mods puedan ser instalados en la versión de PS4
  32. tumamahombre
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
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  33. gummymoney
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Scary anime girls. The game has jumpscares -w- spooky but super interesting story
  34. VipernationTV
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    The game is a pretty emotional, dark, & funny visual novel. The horror is pretty unexpected in a visual novel about writing poems.
  35. adr124
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    thought this was a chill game then wow, very good game (yuri is best girl)
    10/10
  36. Jesus_Saves
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has a special place in my heart. I love how it subverts your expectations by being a psychological horror instead of a cute anime dating simulator. I remember watching a playthrough of it in school (although I shouldn't have) in 9th grace by a YouTuber named Joshiball since my friends were talking about it and it was interesting to me. Seeing Sayori's death scared the living crap out of me as a 15-year-old struggling with OCD. I mean that messed with me for the rest of the day when I first saw it. I hated this game for months afterwards. Eventually I exposed myself to the image of Sayori hanging more and more, and now it doesn't bug me so much. As a result of this game, I now really like horror as a genre, whereas before I was always scared of it. The best thing about it is how it portrays mental illnesses and gives warning signs for them. I replayed it recently and unfortunately it wasn't scary to me at that point, most likely because I already knew everything that was going to happen. In addition, it takes quite a bit for it to get going in the first act. Despite its flaws, I love this game, as it has helped shape me into the person I am today.… Expand
  37. Edik191
    Dec 3, 2021
    8
    Прошел я эту визуальную новеллу и получил тильт и дипрессию. Жаль что в игре официально отсутствует руссификатор но спасибо мододелам что сделали. В стиме спокойно можно найти и установить. Короче хотите поиграть в визуальный хоррор тогда вам рекомендую. Есть красивые вайфу на вкус и цвет большинству зайдет. Много модов от фанатов и фан сообщество живо и здорово.
    И в этом году вышел    Прошел я эту визуальную новеллу и получил тильт и дипрессию. Жаль что в игре официально отсутствует руссификатор но спасибо мододелам что сделали. В стиме спокойно можно найти и установить. Короче хотите поиграть в визуальный хоррор тогда вам рекомендую. Есть красивые вайфу на вкус и цвет большинству зайдет. Много модов от фанатов и фан сообщество живо и здорово.
    И в этом году вышел ремейк нужно будет посмотреть новые истории...    … Expand
  38. giovanninoilgam
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    this game is the best in the world i love this game, and the doki doki leterature club + is very very fanstastic
  39. BaldursThones
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    This game is a masterpiece. I will say no more but this is the ultimate dating sim.
  40. evanshtup
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Through the paranormal and forth wall breaking aspects of DDLC I believe lies a hard hitting commentary on mental health and social dynamics among young people. If you are interested in horror or psychology at all I recommend this game heavily.
  41. namwa89
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    This game is very cute and charming, but it can mess with your mind. It's really a one of a kind experience that every gamer should make who does not mind reading. And it's FREE!
  42. PipPenrod
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    This game is one of my favorites, with such unique gameplay, and not in the usual sense. Definitely my favorite of the genre.
  43. Alkurt
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't forget Monika's song!! I can't forget Monika's song!! I can't forget Monika's song!! I can't forget Monika's song!! I can't forget Monika's song!! I can't forget Monika's song!!… Expand
  44. Mandalorian0
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos já feitos em relação a quebra de 4ª parede, plot twist e terror psicológico! O jogo te faz sentir medo (o que é a proposta) de uma forma que transcende o jogo, além de que o desenvolvedor se preocupou em fazer tudo de uma forma calma e cautelosa, preparando o terreno por horas antes da reviravolta! Sem dúvidas é um dos melhores jogos de terror psicológicos e comUm dos melhores jogos já feitos em relação a quebra de 4ª parede, plot twist e terror psicológico! O jogo te faz sentir medo (o que é a proposta) de uma forma que transcende o jogo, além de que o desenvolvedor se preocupou em fazer tudo de uma forma calma e cautelosa, preparando o terreno por horas antes da reviravolta! Sem dúvidas é um dos melhores jogos de terror psicológicos e com certeza um dos jogos que melhor aproveitou o sistema de visual novel.… Expand
  45. Christian_TV
    Apr 15, 2023
    8
    Often compared to Undertale it is,IMHO,not at its level.I started playing this game in a skeptical way,i was prepared to play a **** dat-sim game.This game surprised me,it's a really good game,with a good plot twist.I was really shocked after finishing it.Definitely a game to play.
  46. Pip_Penrod
    May 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's purpose is to challenge the status quo, and it does just that. If you haven't already been spoiled, pick up this game and go in blind.… Expand
  47. Strife69420
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    A mastapeece. I literally have not played this game and it is phenomenal. Within such a short span, you're sucked into the game and everything feels so surreal. Despite the game only being a couple of hours, you really do feel for the characters and they all feel like actual human beings. The writing is amazing, no matter what people might say. I will admit, the first half of the game isA mastapeece. I literally have not played this game and it is phenomenal. Within such a short span, you're sucked into the game and everything feels so surreal. Despite the game only being a couple of hours, you really do feel for the characters and they all feel like actual human beings. The writing is amazing, no matter what people might say. I will admit, the first half of the game is quite boring. Very simple, and standard VN stuff. But the reason that's so is because it really makes the second half of it all that much better.

    The visuals are also quite nice, being in the normal anime style and all, and also has some good detail and design to it as well. The backgrounds are also very well drawn. The OST is very simple, yet really leaves a lasting impact on you once you finish the game. The characters, in tandem with the writing are phenomenal also. It's essentially the same thing as the story. On the surface, you have some really standard stuff, you have the quirky, happy childhood friend who introduces you to the girls, you have the big **** girl in the form of a dandere, you have the cute and tiny tsundere, and you have the popular, pretty girl. Really normal stuff, but again, once you delve in deeper you really do feel for them. They have all these characteristics that make them feel truly like humans, really giving you a unique, and heartbreaking feel to it. If you do end up getting to the ending, you feel absolutely heartbroken man. It really breaks you inside, and leaves a lasting impression on you; something not a single game has done to me prior to watching the game.

    The game isn't amazing because of these amazing, incredibly fun gameplay aspects, but rather, because of the great writing, and ability to really make you feel something after finishing it. That, to me, is something simply irreplaceable, and despite the fact that I still haven't played it, this game will always have a special place in my heart. Mastapeece.    … Expand
  48. JetStreamAce
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno entra pensando que es otra novela visual genérica con tus típicas waifus genéricas y de la nada PUM se convierte en un Thriller psicológico que cada vez desciende mas a un abismo de suspenso. Una gran experiencia… Expand
  49. YuuKiiKanzaku
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. İlk başta doki dokiyi anime kızlarıyla date similator sanıp indirmiştim taki sayorinin intiharına kadar . doki doki 4 hoş anime kızı ile edebiyat klubünde türlü diyaloglara girip şiir yazıdığımız visiul novel türünde bir oyun kendisi öncelikle karakterlerden bahsedersek monika harika alımlı zeki entel ama biraz fazla mükemmel klup başkanımız kendisi ,yuri çekingen kitap kurdu bıçakları seven biraz sadist ama güzel vucudyla öne çıkan biri natsuki çocuksu hareketleri tsunderesi davranışları tatlı ama sert bir yapıdaki becerikli pembe saçlı kısa boylu bir loli ve son olarak sayori bizim biraz saf arkadaş canlısı senpatik unutkan obur çocukluk arkadaşımız araların kesinlikle en gerçek hissettiren karekter sayoriydi ve favorimde o oyunun bize ne sunduğuna gelirsek sayorinin başkan yardımcısı olduğu edebiyat klubüne zorlada olsa girmemizle başlıyo ilk bikaçgün birşey olmasada bir gün eve dönerken sayori bize ben senin içi neyim diyor bize 2 şık veriliyo ya arkadaşımsın yada seni seviyorum sayori ama malesefki sayori her türlü intihar ediyo ve sayorinin intiharı ile oyunda bozulmalar başlıyor ve birden oyun yeniden başlıyınca sayori yok gibi bir oyun geliyo karşımıza tabikide oyuna devam ettimizde öbür karekterler bozulmaya başlıyıp kendilerini öldürü sonra lanet monika bize oyunu ele geçirdim böyle yaptım diyor sayorinin ayarlarıyla oynaınca intihar ettini açılıyor ilk oynayışımda 1 saat boyunca monikayla konuştuğumda napıcağımı anlamıdığımdan internet bakmıştım ve evet çözümü bulup monikayı sildim büyük bir zevkle sayorinin intikamını almış olsamda sayori için hala üzgündüm bir kaç etkisinden çıkamasamda gayet iyi biri visual novelde kendisi benide visiual novel tanıştıran oyun kendisi. oyunun özet bu şekilde müzikleri rahatlatıcı tarza başlayıp tüyler ürperten seviyelere varıyo bu yüzden ortamın havasını çok iyiler . oynanış süresi olarakta 6-7 saat sürüyor ortalama tabikide oyun bedava bir deneyim olduğundan düşük bütçeli indie bir stüdyodan çokta bir şey beklemediğimden beni aşırı eğlendirip tam 12 kez bitircemi düşünmemiştim ama beklentilerimi aştığından mütevellit oyunun hiçbir eksisinin olmadığını ve kısacası harika olduğunu söylüyorum.… Expand
  50. hoviadko123
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the beginning it is just usual (maybe boring for somebody) visual novel with cute girls. Besides i'm not person who plays visual novels on daily basis. But later it develops into really interesting psychological horror with good jumpscares and 4th wall breaking.… Expand
  51. fv4202
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    This game has been published for several years and I just finished the main plot (bad and happy) few days ago. For the roles in this game, they are not independent individuals but a whole with many possibilities. The chosen you make (the role you prefer) can be reflected by others. (poetry appreciation section) Meanwhile, their characters are enlarged well.
    Another point is its    This game has been published for several years and I just finished the main plot (bad and happy) few days ago. For the roles in this game, they are not independent individuals but a whole with many possibilities. The chosen you make (the role you prefer) can be reflected by others. (poetry appreciation section) Meanwhile, their characters are enlarged well.
    Another point is its interaction. There is a whole part that the player can have a talk with one the of roles. (really talk, not the script)
    I always think that galgames are usually laugh, a bit sad and laugh. But this work changed my mind (maybe just I do not play much, and I felt a bit pain when I finished the first chapter actually).
    For its background, the poets (I think they are) have strong personal emotions. This makes this game more realistic. Under these circumstances, these four roles get together created this complex and defective home called “literature”. That is why they need an “outsider” and why they need a “player”.
    Quote a lyric at the end:
    “Every day, I imagine a future where I can be with you. In my hand is a pen that I'll write a poem of me and you.”    … Expand
  52. Thyarlison
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Doki Doki is one of the most unpredictable game that i ever seen, on of the few games that i feel bad
    for what appears on my screen, capable of giving me grief and sorrow, the final is magnific, but only problem is that it takes too long for the scenario to change in the game.
  53. Boomble_1
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Тут должен быть отзыв, но его не будет, гы)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  54. Tiarnan_Gavin
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    Lovely virtual novel dating sim, where absolutely nothing out of the ordinary happens...
  55. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    este juego me encanta porque aparte de que las chicas estan muy buenas tiene un final y finales que te dejan roto y vacio
  56. TechnoSC
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Of course, Act 1 is pretty slow and boring, but that has a reason. The reason is that you should forget the warnings. You're supposed to forget about the psychological horror disclaimer and tags. You should start to like the characters and to just love the game. That's why Sayuri's death also hits so hard. It was unexpected. The situation was going well. But then something like that happens. You suddenly remember about the disclaimer, about Monika saying "You kinda left her hanging this morning" before you find her hanging herself. The clues were so obvious that you didn't even notice. Only after finishing the game and breaking your head about what the fu** just happened will let you remember it. Even the easter eggs, such as the character files and the lore of the game is just so well done. I can't believe how good this game is. Even those, who don't like anime that much, should play this game. It's worth it. And personally, it even changed a lot of stuff in my mind. Especially how I think about others. And I tend to think a bit deeper into people's personality.… Expand
  57. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JUST MONICA! MY UNDYING AND NEVER ENDING LOVE FOR MONICA... Game is really nice especially if you are diving down not knowing anything.… Expand
  58. ArnauRectoret
    May 4, 2023
    8
    Simple game without many dynamics until it blows your mind and makes you freak out like Psychomantis did in Metal Gear Solid
  59. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    Un gran juego, teniendo en cuenta que es una novela visual, es un juego que tiene momentos impactantes, pero su gameplay se basa en leer, puede llegar a aburrir, pero sus momentos impactantes, final y el juego que se le da a los archivos del PC, suben la nota considerablemente. Al ser gratis y pesar poco, está 100% recomendado, pero se requiere paciencia
  60. DeepFut
    May 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo muito bom, com uma história cativante e personagens carismáticos, com ótimos plot twists, cumpre muito bem a premissa de uma visual novel romantica e ao mesmo tempo um terror psicológico.… Expand
  61. Rayker
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    Este jogo é sensacional, não esperava tamanha excelência, exclusivamente, porque eu já sabia uma grande parte dos eventos que iriam ocorrer, por conta de ser um jogo considerado antigo e devido aos spoilers, mas, mesmo assim, esse jogo não deixa de ser incrível, me surpreendeu muito, com um plot final. Se por acaso você leitor busca jogar este jogo, jogue-o e se jogue nele, recomendoEste jogo é sensacional, não esperava tamanha excelência, exclusivamente, porque eu já sabia uma grande parte dos eventos que iriam ocorrer, por conta de ser um jogo considerado antigo e devido aos spoilers, mas, mesmo assim, esse jogo não deixa de ser incrível, me surpreendeu muito, com um plot final. Se por acaso você leitor busca jogar este jogo, jogue-o e se jogue nele, recomendo demais!!!… Expand
  62. teazlunox
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    dokko dokko literature club harcadığım vakte gayet worth yuriyi ne zaman bulacam when baba when
  63. Sanguis_Baronem
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    It's a relationship simulator between sweet girls, right... isn't it ? What happend to Sayori ?
  64. Alarchou
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Pour ceux qui découvrent le jeu aujourd'hui en connaissant ce qu'il se passe c'est beaucoup moins bien mais pour l'avoir découvert à sa sortie j'ai été choqué de tout ce que le jeu était en réalité et c'est pour ça qu'encore aujourd'hui c'est un de mes jeux préférés.
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#95 Best PC Game of 2017
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#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017

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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. GameGrin
    Feb 14, 2018
    85
    Doki Doki Literature Club is a mind boggling and hard hitting horror game that takes tried and tested formulas of both visual novels and dating sims and turns them on their heads. The themes and story pack a punch, and stayed with me long after I had finished playing. It may require commitment from some to get through but the reward for those who stick it is more than worth it
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  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]
  3. Ragequit.gr
    Jan 21, 2018
    87
    Doki Doki Literature Club is a visual novella that masterfully manages to creep up on you, shatter the 4th wall with a sledgehammer and land it on your unsuspecting face.
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