And I am back with another visual novel! This time it's nothing unknown, but a really popular one that is also the source of countless memes. This post contains mild spoilers about some of the mechanics.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is an expanded version of the originally in 2017 for PC released game. It tells a story of a high school student being convinced by his childhood friend to join a literature club consisting of 3 other girls. Beside the classic VN elements, the game also contains a mini-game in which we are writing poems by choosing 20 of some randomly offered words. That's basically the essence of the spoiler free story.
Many people act like the game having a dark plot "twist" is totally surprising and unexpected. Come on! Do you really think a game that only tells a story about writing poems in a school would be rated 18+?! The game literally warns you at the start that it's "disturbing". How is this a twist people don't expect?!
Like all other VNs it requires multiple playthroughs to unlock different endings or in this case to completely understand the story. I finished the game (whole game) multiple times and also all the side stories and got the platinum trophy. The game is full of small details you are noticing by replaying it. It's really something different and unique!
But honestly... I don't understand the hype. The game didn't do anything to me. It wasn't disturbing even though it tried hard. Yes, it's a good game and I really liked the multiple breaks of the fourth wall, but it wasn't as mind blowing as I expected it to be, based on others opinions. I was also disappointed by the ending and how short the game actually is.
For those that are familiar with Doki Doki Literature Club, what is you opinion?
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Name: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Platform: PS/Xbox/PC/Switch
Developer: Team Salvato
Publisher: PQube
Genre: Visual Novel
Region: WW
Release Year: 2021
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