Doki Doki Literature Club!
Last updated: 2026-01-02
- Masterful character writing and depth
- Fourth-wall-breaking meta-narrative experience
- High replayability with hidden details
- Emotional distress and trauma risk warning
- Controversial character portrayals spark debate
- Poor pacing with slow initial buildup
Emotions
Admiration7%Surprise7%Fear5%Appreciation5%Sadness5%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 33%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 67%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 92%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 8%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 549
- Negative points
- 148
- Gameplay points
- 417
- Perf. points
- 10
- Rec. points
- 103
- Misc points
- 10
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Masterful character writing
| The game is praised for its deeply developed, relatable, and emotionally resonant characters. Players highlight the unique voices, backstories, and realism of characters, which create strong emotional attachments and impact. | 99% |
High replayability and hidden details
| The game encourages multiple playthroughs due to its multiple endings, hidden Easter eggs, and subtle foreshadowing. Players discover new layers of depth with each replay. | 28% |
Thriving modding community
| The game benefits from a large and active modding community, which extends its replayability and content. Mods add new stories, endings, and even address real-life issues like mental health. | 25% |
Monika's compelling character
| Monika stands out as a deeply explored and tragic character, praised for her self-awareness, loneliness, and unique fourth-wall-breaking mechanics. Her actions and development resonate strongly with players. | 24% |
Yuri's emotionally impactful arc
| Yuri's character arc is highlighted for its emotional depth and thought-provoking exploration of themes like obsession and vulnerability. Players find her story compelling and memorable. | 19% |