Doki Doki Literature Club!

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

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  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?

    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,    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.    … Expand
  2. Alentejano
    Aug 19, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is two different things: the first half that is boring, generic and bad but with good music and some funny moments and the second half that, albeit a bit repetitive, is incredibly refreshing. It starts out with a great twist and the game changes to a more surreal experience that wants to screw with the player while also providing unique commentary and satire on the romance/dating simulator genre as a whole. The first half needs to be that bad so the second one can be as impactful as it and that ending is something special (the need to delete Monika's character from the game files, another great aspect of this game).… Expand
  3. TheAct10onGame
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    The best and most depressing game ever. You really should read the warning before playing
  4. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    good game .
  5. Heretic721
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    This game for me defies easy definition without giving anything away, but it is great, and disturbing at the same time. If you're easily prone to panic attacks it can easily throw you into one. It did for me!
  6. Waozec
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Even after getting spoiled by a friend of mine, it was still one hell of an experience. Game really screws you mentally. The first few hours were quite boring though.
  7. OneManCast
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Despites its heavy themes, or perhaps because of them, Doki Doki Literature Club is easily one of the MOST UNDERRATED games of 2017.

    I'm not gonna lie, I've been saying it for a long time, but I'll say it again. Doki Doki Literature Club, in my view, wins Game of the Year, 2017. There's a reason why I call it the "Uncrowned King of 2017". I think that no matter who covers this game,    Despites its heavy themes, or perhaps because of them, Doki Doki Literature Club is easily one of the MOST UNDERRATED games of 2017.

    I'm not gonna lie, I've been saying it for a long time, but I'll say it again.
    Doki Doki Literature Club, in my view, wins Game of the Year, 2017. There's a reason why I call it the "Uncrowned King of 2017".

    I think that no matter who covers this game, doesn't do the right amount of justice for the game. Nor do they highlight or even UNDERSCORE the wonderful fan community BUILT upon and underneath this game's banner.

    Direction: Everything I've seen out of Dan Salvato is a sheer MASTERCLASS. 10/10 S Rank

    Sound: Poignant, effective and downright spine chilling at times. 10/10 S Rank

    Writing: With such masterful deconstruction, I can't help but Max Rate It. 10/10 S Rank

    Design: Whether it is overall game design, or the cute designs of characters, which make a stark and haunting contrast, it is flatout impeccable. I'm not going to be claiming any technical mumbo jumbo, but being a director of sorts, I can see how well the design executes the intent. 10/10 an S Rank.

    Overall Rating:
    This should be rather obvious. 10/10 S Rank.
    Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a valuable game to spend your time on. It may not be the best for those technically inclined for computer tech, because I'm not entirely sure about it, but from a casual perspective in this game, which is where I stand, I absolutely love and adore this game, and I've made some good friends and met some wonderful YouTubers through this awesome game.
    PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!    … Expand
  8. Murthag
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    There is nothing wrong With this game... wtf?
    Why are some giving it 0?
    The characters are Perfect made, they have wrote everything really Professional, and the names are the ''last'' thing i woldn't remember. This game's build up is just a master piece! Like... the love you are getting on the characters before everything goes to hell is ''big''. 10/10 is truly Worth it, for    There is nothing wrong With this game... wtf?
    Why are some giving it 0?

    The characters are Perfect made, they have wrote everything really Professional, and the names are the ''last'' thing i woldn't remember.

    This game's build up is just a master piece! Like... the love you are getting on the characters before everything goes to hell is ''big''.

    10/10 is truly Worth it, for those who give this as bad as 0-6... you are worthless, and can't Call yourself a ''gamer''.

    The soundtrack is never boring and it give's you an inner joy.

    For those who rate this bad, you haven't played this game real. Do you know how bad a game needs to be to get 0? It should be unplayable.
    Upset after the time you've played it? that's usall.
    This is a real gem and need's to be played, after all... this is some f*** good sh**...    … Expand
  9. Fiddle01
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my favorite games of all time and undeniably on my list of must plays if you aren't suffering from depression or anxiety. If you are suffering from any sort of mental instability, it's a must NOT play. I don't wanna give too much away, so warning, (somewhat minor) SPOILERS AHEAD!

    So this dating game with a dark twist left me with a minor depression for like 5 hours but it there were just so many other emotions that it was well worth it. The expertly written dialogue and the writing itself is impeccable, and being one who appreciates literature even hearing the poems was a great experience. Not only was the writing a work of pure genius, but the soundtrack and the music made for the game fit absolutely perfect with what was going on. Dan Salvato really immerses you in his world with charming dialogue and cute characters. The story grabbed me and I was completely hooked, and almost addicted to the game. I just couldn't wait to see what happened next, and when I saw what happened next I consistently felt fulfilled. This game made me feel a real connection with the characters that only games like Undertale (another game on my list of must-plays) could do. Not only do you begin to feel a connection to the characters but you also feel the pain and terror when they're ripped away from you. Even at the end of the game, the credits song really tugged at my heart strings and just made a beautiful ending. This game is just a roller coaster of emotions and by far the best horror game I have ever played. There is no other experience like it and if you're reading this and are okay with themes like suicide, depression, self harm, and abuse, then you have to play this game. Even my friend who only likes Fortnite enjoyed it!    … Expand
  10. kiank
    Mar 25, 2018
    9
    What can I say? This game is possibly the oddest game I've ever played but it so damn good. There are parts that are a bit boring but it gets really good. The plot twists regarding the different characters are amazing and the way the game interacts with your computer is so different and I've never played something like this. Overall, I'd give it a 9.0.
  11. Himars11
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Going to be honest, I hate anime and I have little love for visual novels. With that said, this is easily my favorite game of 2017, and I've played a lot of good games this year. Honestly I've never had such an emotional reaction to a game in my life (might sound a little weird if you don't know much about this game), I would highly recommend this IF you don't mind a lot of reading and aGoing to be honest, I hate anime and I have little love for visual novels. With that said, this is easily my favorite game of 2017, and I've played a lot of good games this year. Honestly I've never had such an emotional reaction to a game in my life (might sound a little weird if you don't know much about this game), I would highly recommend this IF you don't mind a lot of reading and a slow start. Just Hang in there and I grantee you won't regret taking a Stab at it, you'll have a Cracking good time. And this is of the utmost importance for the game, do not look up anything that could contain spoilers, you want to be as unexposed to this game as possible, also take those warning at the beginning seriously.

    P.S.
    Natsuki is also the only *REAL* path, anybody else and you're just a chump.    … Expand
  12. Ironplate
    Feb 20, 2018
    9
    Came for curiosity, stayed for the Waifus and left completely empty.
    Recommended!
  13. Coolcarguy
    Feb 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game works as a way to not only point out the problems with most visual novels but also create interesting gimmicks behind it. The fact that almost everything is made to seem like a visual novel and make the horror elements be with the visual novel theme is the genius behind it. Differing clues in smart details like the poems or small bits of dialogue helps convoy the scares and elements of the game. People say that it being a visual novel is it's downside but it works as a way to spread fear and scares in a new fashion. It's not perfect relying on some cheep jump-scare tricks and it seeming like a streamer's game but it still works as a good horror game and a breath of fresh air.… Expand
  14. KingDedede17
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not what it seems. Great game with a twist. Would recommend to nearly anyone I know unless your not a fan of horror.… Expand
  15. KouroshieYoshi
    Apr 18, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doki Doki Literature Club is a game that I hate but have odd respect for. My problem with the game, is it's pacing towards "the twist" My problem boils down to this. Unless you can bear the pain and uncomparable amount of human patience to get to the twist, i.e being a fan of visual novels, then your going to just want to skip dialogue so "the twist" can come quicker. The only sort of interactive gameplay it has before "the twist" is writing poems with vague themes. You don't really type in these sections. You just point and click on twenty themes that you think, will make an interesting poem.

    *SPOILER WARNING* (in case you ignored the first one)
    In this twist I was mentioning earlier, one of the girls (Sayori) commits suicide. And the setup is perfect! Your in the middle of a love story along the lines of "No. I-I do love you! I love you alot!" But just when our hero thinks he's going to fall in love. He opens his lovers door... And out of nowhere a jpeg of Sayori hanging herself appears! With unsettling music to accompany it. This is genius because it comes out of nowhere and, go's completely unexpected! After that, your character starts cussing and shuddering, trying to digest what's in front of his eyes. Sadly though, this moment is short lived as, after this part, the game tries to pull a ticket from Undertale, Earthbound and Yume Nikki and acts all "glitchy" and "broken" The problem with this though, is that this concept was doomed from the start. It had an interesting wind up but the punch, was a mosquito bite. You see, it worked in those games because, the gameplay or what you were experiencing was amusing, and then the twist came which made you think from "I like this game" to "HOLY **** WHAT THE **** IS THAT!? I LOVE THIS GAME!" You can only go so far with a visual novel. Since there's no game-play to begin with, all it can really do is just show moving images instead of static ones. And the biggest disappointment was the final boss with Monika (if you can even call it that) Monika has taken full control of the game, and for once, this really does make you feel like your in danger. Even though there's just a static image of Monika with text. It's mesmerizing! But once again, the game wanted to be Undertale, Earthbound and Yume Nikki and tried to break the fourth wall in a creepy way. Instead of making the player creatively think, what they can do from bits of dialogue or, visual cue's to make you go "What if I..?" Monika basically cock teases you and tells you how to beat her and then says afterwards "P-Please d-don't do that Senpai!" You know I would've preferred it if Monika or any other character in the game, tapped me in the nuts, rather than jump out of the screen and suck my dick. I mean, isn't Monika suppose to be the "antagonist" of the game? She's suppose to challenge the player, not tell them their weakness'.

    But for a free game on steam, it's more than deserving to be in your library. I respect this game for trying something new. Even though is didn't come out as great as it should've.

    That is why I think, you should play Doki Doki Literature Club.
    -Kouroshie Yoshi    … Expand
  16. Arkidd
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Had game around my HDD for quite some time... just decided to start it properly today.

    Well... I was quite shocked, but surprised at the same time. Not only for how the game develops but also to see how deep a simple thing could turn out to be. More AAA companies should point towards this kinda ideas and not the usual scripted and predictable kind of games. Something that might make    Had game around my HDD for quite some time... just decided to start it properly today.

    Well... I was quite shocked, but surprised at the same time. Not only for how the game develops but also to see how deep a simple thing could turn out to be.
    More AAA companies should point towards this kinda ideas and not the usual scripted and predictable kind of games. Something that might make you think twice what it could be... to show you it has a mind of its own.
    You can see that the team behind it it's not a billion-selling one... however, they managed to make an excellent job (and no, I'm totally not the player of these kinda games).

    Truly unique experience (a bit harsh if it caughts you unguarded, but totally comprehensible if you get to understand it's only a game).

    Give it a shot if you have the chance.

    Ps: not suitable for children, most teenagers or people who can easily get sensitive.    … Expand
  17. peppuhroni
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    The way this game is setup is genius. The subtle hints that lead towards the disturbing events are placed in the perfect areas, areas where you're so distracted by the dialogue and conversations with the club, you don't even realize what is happening. I could go on about this game and it's unique gameplay and storytelling for hours, but I can sum up the entire game with this rating. 10/10.
  18. Wiiiuuuu
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game. This game gives you the feeling of "this game is amazing". 10/10… Expand
  19. doodlerman
    Feb 1, 2018
    8
    A pretty brilliant idea that maybe only slightly overstays its welcome. It's a short yet unforgettable experience.
  20. sinadoom
    Jan 30, 2018
    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
  21. frinkL7
    Dec 12, 2017
    7
    What DDLC delivers is part subversive horror as well as a deconstruction of the Visual Novel/ Dating Sim genre. I wouldn't call it a 'masterpiece' as there isn't much in the way of unique gameplay, content or fun factor. What it does deliver are a small handful of moments of genuine spine-chilling horror. The kind of mixed feeling of not merely fear, but sadness, shock, grief, and genuineWhat DDLC delivers is part subversive horror as well as a deconstruction of the Visual Novel/ Dating Sim genre. I wouldn't call it a 'masterpiece' as there isn't much in the way of unique gameplay, content or fun factor. What it does deliver are a small handful of moments of genuine spine-chilling horror. The kind of mixed feeling of not merely fear, but sadness, shock, grief, and genuine physical nausea.

    The content warning at the beginning is there for a reason. If you are anxious or depressed, consider steering clear of this one.    … Expand
  22. sarahlee123
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    I don't know what I was expecting when I started playing this game. The trigger warning displayed at the beginning and the "Psychological Horror" tag on Steam hint that Doki Doki Literature Club is hiding something darker than its saccharine exterior lets on, but it's hard to imagine what, especially when you're two hours in and the game has still presented you with nothing but light andI don't know what I was expecting when I started playing this game. The trigger warning displayed at the beginning and the "Psychological Horror" tag on Steam hint that Doki Doki Literature Club is hiding something darker than its saccharine exterior lets on, but it's hard to imagine what, especially when you're two hours in and the game has still presented you with nothing but light and bouncy music and flirty dialogue typical of the visual novel genre.

    I won't reveal Doki Doki Literature Club's secret here, because it's best to go into this one blind.

    However, I will say this: Doki Doki Literature Club is not what it seems. And yet, in some ways, it is also exactly what it seems. It is somehow a critique of and an homage to the conventional visual novel/dating sim. It makes perfect sense for lead developer Dan Salvato to cite his "love-hate relationship with anime" as inspiration for creating the game. The cutesy characters and backgrounds are lovingly crafted. Even the name of the game itself is delightfully twee. Doki Doki Literature Club also subverts these kinds of genre conventions, but it's clear that the developers have some affection for the very thing they're lampooning.

    While at first glance, the cute female characters are nothing but standard anime tropes, I found each of them gradually growing on me thanks to the excellent writing—one of the game's strong points. Of course, this only made the game's dark turns even more disturbing.

    While there are other subversive visual novels out there, I doubt there's anything quite like Doki Doki Literature Club. A unique mix of kawaii and creepy with creative use of breaking the fourth wall, it's a game you won't forget easily.    … Expand
  23. ChrisLioneel
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    muy buen juego, me sorprendió y asusto muchas veces con sus screemers, pero al mismo tiempo me encanto, sin olvidar que monika...... JUST MONIKA, pero en si monika es muy genial y todas eran tentadoras la verdad
  24. gibrescancini
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    This game, which is actually more akin to a interactive story, plays a lot with meta-knowledge and breaks the fourth wall strongly. It's a very unique experience, even though it's short lived.

    It starts slowly, in a everyday-life rhythm that some may find a little boring. Nonetheless, the characters are really interesting, and make even that first two hours worthwhile, as they, and    This game, which is actually more akin to a interactive story, plays a lot with meta-knowledge and breaks the fourth wall strongly. It's a very unique experience, even though it's short lived.

    It starts slowly, in a everyday-life rhythm that some may find a little boring. Nonetheless, the characters are really interesting, and make even that first two hours worthwhile, as they, and their poems, appropriately set the mood for what is coming next.

    I'm not gonna spoil you anything, but the last 3 hours of gameplay or so are extremely intense, and quite disturbing. They're the jewel of the game, but not a very polished one. Some resources feel overused and make the game's message quite messy to be understood, but still, that's a hard thing to avoid when playing with meta-knowledge.

    My biggest issue with the game, however, is how your choices don't really matter in the long run. Depending on what you say and on what you write in your poems, you're gonna get some different instantaneous feedback. But that's it. The games ending is almost unaltered regardless of what your decisions are.

    Well... there are also a few more points, both positive negative, but I think this sets the picture correctly. Here is a summary of the pros and cons.

    Pros:
    * It's a very surprising, deep and unique experience
    * The characters have interesting personalities
    * The literary work present in this game is both useful and expressive, giving a lot more meaning to the story
    * The first hours of gameplay do a great job at world-building
    * The game is 100% free but feels complete nonetheless

    Neutral
    * The game is quite short (5 hours in duration)
    * The soundtrack is okay
    * The graphics are pretty, but it'd be great to have more images

    Negative:
    * You can't change things meaningfully
    * It's hard to explore what-if scenarios because your save files get automatically deleted after key events
    * The game's message gets quite distorted because it's complicated to deal with meta-knowledge

    It's an 8/10. But given that it's free and short, there is absolutely no cost on trying it out. So, I'd recommend it for everyone.    … Expand
  25. ragnarokew
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    Good and short vn definitely worth checking since its free , im one of a few people who rated below 8 i cant really see whats the extra here.İts not the first vn with psycho stuff , twists and breaking the 4th wall. i think there is so much hype right now especially from new vn players comes from steam in the end i don't think its deserves to be called "masterpiece" and having 9.0 averageGood and short vn definitely worth checking since its free , im one of a few people who rated below 8 i cant really see whats the extra here.İts not the first vn with psycho stuff , twists and breaking the 4th wall. i think there is so much hype right now especially from new vn players comes from steam in the end i don't think its deserves to be called "masterpiece" and having 9.0 average rate but definitely good enough to entertain.

    7/10    … Expand
  26. UnrealResults
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    This is one of the most frightening and most enjoyable horror game i have ever experienced. Great job, I highly suggest this to, well, ANYONE!
  27. reetaplays
    Feb 21, 2018
    8
    It was kind of short, but the game is fantastic. The way the game is like (fourth wall breaking) makes the game so creepy! I hope there are more games like this. #ChaseMccain4life
  28. reeze433
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    If i tell you why you must play this game, this will be a spoiler. This game will make you look at the world in the form of "Before and After". No joke, just powerful experience. Just Monika.
  29. fytmo
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
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  30. MrDoge
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    WARNING: If you suffer from depression or think about committing suicide, this game isn't for you.

    I'm not a big anime or visual novels kinda guy, but this one just intrigued me, and so I downloaded it off of Steam, and oh boy, was it an amazing experience. The visuals were just beautifully designed, the art was breathtaking, the music was catchy, but the ending...was very unexpected.    WARNING: If you suffer from depression or think about committing suicide, this game isn't for you.

    I'm not a big anime or visual novels kinda guy, but this one just intrigued me, and so I downloaded it off of Steam, and oh boy, was it an amazing experience. The visuals were just beautifully designed, the art was breathtaking, the music was catchy, but the ending...was very unexpected. I'm pretty sure no matter what path you take in the game, it still happens anyway. But it's still a very great game. I recommend it 100%. You won't regret it.
    And this is my first time playing an anime/visual novel game, and I've never said this at all, since I'm not much into anime, but at first Yuri was my waifu, but now I'm leaning towards Monika.

    One of those names aren't like the others, I just can't put my finger on it.    … Expand
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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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