Doki Doki Literature Club!

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 51 out of 804

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  1. Darkison
    Jan 25, 2018
    0
    Uma história genérica com personagens chatos e ruins, com relacionamentos mal aprofundados e que só é conhecido por causa da reta final, que também não é bom. Um verdadeiro saco.
  2. 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. 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 forIf 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.… Expand
  3. Tekneiner
    Mar 20, 2018
    0
    Too many teenagers are influenced by this game to go suicidal. Not to mention 75% of the time you're just reading text.
  4. Edy_Nelson
    Apr 1, 2018
    0
    Simply put, this game has weak characters and no story. It's a visual novel, it's supposed to at least have a good story, right? Well, this VN doesn't. There's nothing to see, nothing to do, nothing to feel with this game. The characters aren't developed, you can barely remember their names. You just go through a little piece of boring "story", then it abruptly ends with some weird stuffSimply put, this game has weak characters and no story. It's a visual novel, it's supposed to at least have a good story, right? Well, this VN doesn't. There's nothing to see, nothing to do, nothing to feel with this game. The characters aren't developed, you can barely remember their names. You just go through a little piece of boring "story", then it abruptly ends with some weird stuff that was just "meh". That's it. The story ends, you can't make any real choices and you're supposed to enjoy the boring "weird" stuff that's left. It's like the game hates you and wants you to hate it back (which I do now). You're not playing a game, you're not enjoying a good story, you're just watching boring stuff on your screen. I'm extremely frustrated with this game.… Expand
  5. cococha
    Nov 9, 2018
    0
    De lo peor que he leido. Absurdo e incoherente. No entiendo la puntuación media. Desde luego, la gente ha leido muy pocos libros...
  6. HungryVovka
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A free game with the ability to support developer by purchasing additional content. Just Monica!
  7. Sai37
    Dec 25, 2022
    3
    Pretty boring. I decided to play after an Everlasting Summer, but in terms of the quality of the text, this game is not even close
  8. Lennon_John
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    A primeira visual-novel que joguei. Foi uma experiência fantástica. É o tipo de jogo que você não deve receber spoilers. Apenas jogue!
  9. Alvokun
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed the narrative style of the game. It is almost impossible to explain why without revealing anything about the story, so I will simply say that the narrative resources used in Doki Doki Literature Club! are very wisely managed, in such a way that everything fits at the end of the game. It cannot be truly appreciated without considering the experience as a whole, rather than asI enjoyed the narrative style of the game. It is almost impossible to explain why without revealing anything about the story, so I will simply say that the narrative resources used in Doki Doki Literature Club! are very wisely managed, in such a way that everything fits at the end of the game. It cannot be truly appreciated without considering the experience as a whole, rather than as separate chapters or moments. The game is worth playing, since it is not particularly long after all. Even if you do not particularly like it while playing, you will most likely remember the style of narration for a long time.… Expand
  10. kycokkycka
    Jan 8, 2019
    6
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  11. RogueV
    Dec 5, 2019
    6
    Cute lil game with a neat surprise. Don't read any spoilers on it before playing it, and don't judge it too hard before you're at least about half an hour into it.
  12. KevAvi18
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Un juego que no es lo que aparenta, convirtiéndolo en algo mejor, esa mezcla de ternura con terror psicológico simplemente me encantó, revolucionando el género de novela visual y llevándolo a otro nivel
  13. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    9
    A surprisingly enjoyable experience for a short game. If you are reading this review you really shouldn't be, because others may spoil it. What you should be doing is going through the first playthrough, which is a 2 hour long visual novel about poetry.
    If you feel like digging in deeper after that first one there is a surprising amount of depth of things which can be found. So after you    A surprisingly enjoyable experience for a short game. If you are reading this review you really shouldn't be, because others may spoil it. What you should be doing is going through the first playthrough, which is a 2 hour long visual novel about poetry.
    If you feel like digging in deeper after that first one there is a surprising amount of depth of things which can be found. So after you feel you're done I suggest checking out other things online, like Game Theorists videos. Don't miss out on that first playthrough, it is short enough, but it is unlikely to leave an impression if you don't play or make choices for yourself.    … Expand
  14. Drofix
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Trama originale con dei colpi di scena pazzeschi giocarlo e finirlo è stato piacevole .L'ho giocato sotto il consiglio di un amico visto che all'apparenza non sembra bello ansi abbastanza ridicolo
  15. tq33
    May 31, 2020
    8
    A very interesting text-based psychological thriller game that makes you laugh, scared, and surprised within a minute.
  16. AlexTheSkyKid
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game honestly change my life, not cause its a Weeb game, it’s Bc it talks about real life problems like Depression, Loneliness Abused, and self harm, I do love this game and the r/DDLC community, I hope in the futures this game gets a sequel, a movie or tv show even, play this game so you can have the experience. (May I also say it’s free too?)… Expand
  17. kezzyhko
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
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  18. Agi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    It is one of those games that you play combines idea and from one moment to another the plot changes considerably. This game would put it among the 10 games you have to play before you die ...
  19. LQSNIXT
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    I don't know how a head was washed out to rate this suicide game with 10 stars. The game demoralizes youth and promotes suicide .. And good t games like cyberpunk, fifa and gta definite editoopn are of course low rated ... a bunch of sadists
  20. Razoredge3
    May 29, 2022
    4
    "The number 1 horror visual novel experience" they said.
    Saya No Uta, Muv Luv, are way, way, way better than this. Even a 12 years old edgelord writes better than Dan Salvato.
  21. 113
    May 2, 2023
    0
    WHAT THE HELL IS THIS TRASH! SERIOUSLY, I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE LOVE THIS GAME. IF I WANTED TO PLAY A WAIFU SIMULATOR, I WOULD PLAY ANY OTHER GAME, LITERALLY ANY OTHER GAME. EVEN pga GOLF IS BETTER THEN THIS CRAP. MY WAIFU'S DONT ACT THIS WAY.
  22. StriderKiwi
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    For what is a technically simple game, this is one of the most memorable gaming experiences I've ever had. It made me experience feelings I never thought possible from a video game. If you like this type of genre, or are looking for a one of a kind gaming experience, this is a must. It's also free so....
  23. GoGSWarriors
    Sep 10, 2023
    4
    The first 2-3 hours and my first playthrough was just a snoozefest. The twists of the game are cool, though, but I ended up just watching a YouTube spoiler because the "game" portion is just not fun. In my first playthrough, I had 0 fun, not a single second. I know I'm in the minority, but I didn't like how the story just drags on for hours before anything interesting happens (which itThe first 2-3 hours and my first playthrough was just a snoozefest. The twists of the game are cool, though, but I ended up just watching a YouTube spoiler because the "game" portion is just not fun. In my first playthrough, I had 0 fun, not a single second. I know I'm in the minority, but I didn't like how the story just drags on for hours before anything interesting happens (which it does so don't mischaracterize what I'm saying). Cool twist, but for me it wasn't worth the extremely slow build-up.… Expand
  24. russiangamer
    May 1, 2021
    7
    Первая, невинная, половина игры проходит под флагом подросткового ромкома. Так продолжается до переломного момента, который ввергает в ужас, ведь максимально контрастирует с прошедшей "целомудренной" половиной. Далее начинается хоррор бэд-трип с крепкой атмосферой и интригой.
    К концу перед игроком всё раскрывается и в итоге игра удаляет саму себя. "Доки доки" своей формой хорошо передаёт    Первая, невинная, половина игры проходит под флагом подросткового ромкома. Так продолжается до переломного момента, который ввергает в ужас, ведь максимально контрастирует с прошедшей "целомудренной" половиной. Далее начинается хоррор бэд-трип с крепкой атмосферой и интригой.
    К концу перед игроком всё раскрывается и в итоге игра удаляет саму себя. "Доки доки" своей формой хорошо передаёт палитру страданий, депрессии, неудовлетворённости. По содержанию же, это, пожалуй, разговор о любви и о том, что любовью не является. Неумение отличить любовь от привязанности или дружбы, а то и пагубной зависимости; невозможность пересилить себя, чтобы отпустить того, кого ты любишь. Мне выпала концовка, в которой Моника удаляет всю игру, по сути, сознаваясь в том, что она не любит героя (меня), ведь готова уничтожить всё, даже себя, чтобы не чувствовать страдание. Это вызывает одновременно и сочувствие и неприязнь, но... Здесь уж вступают в силу философичные рассуждения: что такое любовь, как пережить пик страдания - уничтожить всё? Стоит ещё порассуждать о том, что игра-то знает, что она игра, но это всё равно, как всегда, рассуждение о человеке. И конец - он как приговор: мы, люди, не умеем любить, не вторгаясь в автономию другого человека, руководствуясь при этом политикой физического и эмоционального захвата; мы скорее всё уничтожим, весь мир, чтобы избежать собственного страдания, была бы только возможность.
    Ладно уж, ладно. Есть ещё о чём поговорить, но основное я сказал. Упомяну ещё интересную фишку, которую я раньше никогда не встречал - она меня очень-очень удивила: чтобы продвигаться дальше по сюжету, нужно будет покопаться в папке с файлами игры. Пускай этому уделяешь всего с минуту, но этот выход за рамки - в папку с файлами - произвёл на меня впечатление.
    Грустная игра, советую.    … Expand
  25. greenndreams
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    처음 2시간(Act 1)은 매우 느리고 지루하다. 내 소중한 시간에 난 지금 뭘 하고 있는 걸까 싶지만 캐릭터들의 비현실적인 대사들을 억지로 꾸역꾸역 읽으며 2시간을 버틴다. 그러다 분위기가 갑자기 변한다. 그 씬 하나가 상당히 효과적이다. 그 뒤(Act 2)엔 심히 어리둥절하고 여전히 지루해 죽겠는 2시간을 보낸다. 드디어 몰입됐고 뭐가 뭔지 궁금해 죽겠는데도 Act 1과 같은 과정을 반복한다. 그러다 마침내 Act 3에 도달하면 제대로 보상받는 듯한 느낌.

    (스포일러) 미연시라는 장르의 자기 패러디다. 뻔하고 공식화된 캐릭터들과 스토리 전개가 결국 전부 패러디를 위한 장치었음을 뒤늦게 깨닫는다. 그래서 로맨스 대사들은 심히 유치하고 오글거리지만, 제대로 쓴 대사들과 시는 소름    처음 2시간(Act 1)은 매우 느리고 지루하다. 내 소중한 시간에 난 지금 뭘 하고 있는 걸까 싶지만 캐릭터들의 비현실적인 대사들을 억지로 꾸역꾸역 읽으며 2시간을 버틴다. 그러다 분위기가 갑자기 변한다. 그 씬 하나가 상당히 효과적이다. 그 뒤(Act 2)엔 심히 어리둥절하고 여전히 지루해 죽겠는 2시간을 보낸다. 드디어 몰입됐고 뭐가 뭔지 궁금해 죽겠는데도 Act 1과 같은 과정을 반복한다. 그러다 마침내 Act 3에 도달하면 제대로 보상받는 듯한 느낌.

    (스포일러)

    미연시라는 장르의 자기 패러디다. 뻔하고 공식화된 캐릭터들과 스토리 전개가 결국 전부 패러디를 위한 장치었음을 뒤늦게 깨닫는다. 그래서 로맨스 대사들은 심히 유치하고 오글거리지만, 제대로 쓴 대사들과 시는 소름 끼치게 깊다. 게임이 막바지에 네번째 벽을 넘는데 그 방식이 독창적이다. 그리고 얼핏 보기엔 대충 만든 저예산 게임같지만 곳곳에 숨겨진 복선들과 이스터에그가 꽤 창의적이다. 완성도 높은 게임이라고 생각하진 않지만 상당히 참신한 실험이다.

    그런데 아무리 미연시라지만 오글거리는 대사를 조금만 더 현실적이게 써줬다면 캐릭터가 얼마나 더 공감됐을까. 미연시나 비주얼 노벨이 취향인 사람은 별 문제 없겠지만 그게 아닌 사람에겐 반전이 드러나기까지의 과정이 너무 지루하다. (단순히 소설을 읽는 것과도 다른 게, 이런 비주얼 노벨은 일반적인 소설에서 간단히 묘사하거나 생략할 상황까지 전부 대화록으로 장황하게 처리한다. 미연시와 야동에만 존재하는 멍청하고 순종적인 소녀들은 덤.) 그리고 게임의 길이를 조금만 단축했어도 패러디가 충분하지 않았을까 싶다. 본격적으로 분위기를 반전시킨 Act 2부터라도 조금 단축해서 긴장을 좀 더 빠르게 고조시켰다면. 중간의 "그 장면" 때 순식간에 소름 돋았는데 결국 똑같이 한없는 대화록 읽고 클릭질하는 통에 있던 긴장감도 다 식었다. 원래 미연시가 다 이런 식인지 모르겠는데, 어쩜 이렇게 똑같은 말을 조금씩 다르게 반복하는지 대단할 따름이다. 이 게임 작가는 보고서를 많이 써 본 거 같다.

    심지어 떡씬도 없다.    … Expand
  26. Mata213
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Doki Doki Literature Club isn't simply just a cute visual novel disguised as a horror game, it's a message, a message of the harsh reality that comes with depression, anxiety, and general state of mind. I strongly believe this small visual novel was designed to elicit a reaction of grief and sadness rather than cheap thrills. The reason why this game is so unsettling and depressing if notDoki Doki Literature Club isn't simply just a cute visual novel disguised as a horror game, it's a message, a message of the harsh reality that comes with depression, anxiety, and general state of mind. I strongly believe this small visual novel was designed to elicit a reaction of grief and sadness rather than cheap thrills. The reason why this game is so unsettling and depressing if not because of the imagery and gore, but ultimately the fact that these unfortunate things happen to so many people around the world on a daily basis and we hardly even realize it, these situations are troubling to witness, as at some point in our lives we may feel these exact same emotions, we might live through the exact things same as these characters at some point in our lives. The player character, in this case, can either be a protagonist who attempts to free these characters from the existential hell that is the literature club, OR an antagonist who enjoys watching the psychological suffering of these characters. Either way, this is an incredible game with a wide array of complexities, definitely recommend.… Expand
  27. MichalWielkopol
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Believe me or not, but this is my favorite of all time (sr Nier and Life is Strange). It gave me a week long depression.
  28. DeathKillerNOR
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    {Gameplay: Level Design, Combat Systems, etc}
    ☐ 10/10 - Amazing.
    ☑ 9/10 - Fantastic. ☐ 8/10 - Good ☐ 7/10 - Average. ☐ 6/10 - OK ☐ 4/10 - Bad ☐ 2/10 - Painfull {Story: Plot, Ending, etc} ☑ 10/10 - Amazing. ☐ 9/10 - Fantastic. ☐ 8/10 - Good ☐ 7/10 - Average. ☐ 6/10 - OK ☐ 4/10 - Bad ☐ 2/10 - Painfull {Narrative: Dialogue, Cutscene, etc} ☐ 10/10 - Amazing. ☑ 9/10 -    {Gameplay: Level Design, Combat Systems, etc}
    ☐ 10/10 - Amazing.
    ☑ 9/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Good
    ☐ 7/10 - Average.
    ☐ 6/10 - OK
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad
    ☐ 2/10 - Painfull

    {Story: Plot, Ending, etc}
    ☑ 10/10 - Amazing.
    ☐ 9/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Good
    ☐ 7/10 - Average.
    ☐ 6/10 - OK
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad
    ☐ 2/10 - Painfull

    {Narrative: Dialogue, Cutscene, etc}
    ☐ 10/10 - Amazing.
    ☑ 9/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Good
    ☐ 7/10 - Average.
    ☐ 6/10 - OK
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad
    ☐ 2/10 - Painfull

    {Graphics: Aesthetics, animations, etc}
    ☑ 10/10 - Amazing.
    ☐ 9/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Good
    ☐ 7/10 - Average.
    ☐ 6/10 - OK
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad
    ☐ 2/10 - Painfull

    {Technical: Performance, Bugs, etc}
    ☑ 10/10 - Amazing.
    ☐ 9/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Good
    ☐ 7/10 - Average.
    ☐ 6/10 - OK
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad
    ☐ 2/10 - Painfull

    "9/10 – Fantastic. I enthusiastically recommend that you add these games to your to-play list. As it does not hit the amazing score, It is still an extremely good game. I recommend getting this game." ~DeathKillerNOR~

    ⚠️ IN MY OPINION ⚠️
    Doki Doki Literature Club is of the type of games i usually don't play on PC, But this one was the exception. And it did not disappoint. The Graphics is on par with what this game seems to be at the surface. But just as you should not judge a book by its cover, you should not judge this game by what it seems like at first. It will take that wrong turn multiple times, and show you some of the darker aspects of human mental states.
    The narrative plays a big part in this game and it was done flawlessly.
    The plot will make you disturbed at some moments and sad at other turns, or it will simply mess with your mental state. The Technical part of the game is impressive, how the game deletes files and keeps running seemingly all bugged. Even more impressive on steam, as the script is kinda doing what malware would do. I will end this by saying this. Listen to the warning the game gives you before you start a new game, it might be beneficial to your mental health.    … Expand
  29. giannis2001
    Aug 6, 2021
    7
    Very interesting game. I won't say anything because the least you know the better but follow the game's advice in the starting screen.
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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. 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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