Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
- June 30, 2021
- Serenity Forge
Get on PS Store"Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!" is a psychological horror visual novel where you play as the main character, joining the school's literature club to find a romantic interest. Write poems to charm your crush, but beware as the game unfolds into a dark and suspenseful experience. This enhanced version includes 6 new side stories, 100 unlockable images, and 26 new music tracks, making it the definitive way to experience the beloved horror game.
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
PlayStation
Reviews
- Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is a must-play visual novel that masterfully combines romance and psychological horror, offering a unique and deeply engaging experience.
- The game is filled with hidden messages and details that encourage exploration and discussion, making it enjoyable both solo and with friends.
- The physical edition comes with high-quality extras, including stickers and a membership card, enhancing the overall experience for fans.
- Some players were disappointed with the quality of the physical extras, particularly the cardboard standees, which were expected to be acrylic.
- The game can be confusing for newcomers due to its complex themes and hidden content, which may require additional research to fully appreciate.
- There are complaints about the writing quality and character development, with some feeling that the shock value overshadows the narrative depth.
- story10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its heartwarming elements and engaging atmosphere, indicative of the developers' passion. However, some critiques highlight a lack of meaningful choices and technical writing issues, while the predictability of the plot twist and antagonist detracts from the overall experience.
“I enjoyed the plot twist and the antagonist (although it was pretty obvious who it is and the game gave so many clues).”
“My god, this game is well made! You can tell the developers put a lot of love and passion into the game, which creates an atmosphere that is so good at enveloping you into the game's story.”
“I only just started, but so far it seems like a heartwarming love story.”
“But I was very surprised at how quickly everything went from zero to one hundred and how badly the story was written on a technical level.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's music has received positive feedback for its soft, romantic tracks, contrasting with some darker songs in the soundtrack. Players appreciate the inclusion of a music player for favorite songs and the clever use of a floppy disk code for the soundtrack. Additionally, the digital copy of the music, along with physical bonuses, enhances the overall experience.
“The soft, romantic music is great, unlike some of the darker songs in this game’s OST.”
“Thankfully, the game now has a music player for your favorite songs.”
“I got the digital copy of the music, which sounds great, as well as all the bonuses of the physical copy like Monika's poem and a literature club idea card, stickers, and all the characters!”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The sound effects are poorly mixed, often overshadowing the music and making it hard to enjoy.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming love story, which evokes a range of feelings, including fear and sadness, leading players to experience moments of genuine emotional impact.
“It scared me, and it also made me cry.”
“I only just started, but so far it seems like a heartwarming love story.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a standout feature, blending psychological horror with an unexpectedly charming aesthetic, creating a unique and immersive experience. Reviewers note the developers' passion is evident, resulting in an engaging environment that effectively draws players into the story. Overall, it offers a captivating mix of eerie and adorable elements that enhance the gameplay.
“Overall, this is a pretty solid game. Nothing like what you expect from the screens, it turns pretty dark as it is psychological horror. If you're looking for a freaky good time with adorable characters and a major 'what the heck' atmosphere, this game fits the bill.”
“My god, this game is well made! You can tell the developers put a lot of love and passion into the game, which creates an atmosphere that is so good at enveloping you into the game's story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a visual novel format, where players engage in a romantic narrative by selecting words and choices that appeal to one of the three female characters.
“Gameplay-wise, it’s a visual romance punctuated by the choice of words you think one of the three girls will like.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the character development in the visual novel is lacking, with many users noting that the writing falls short and fails to provide meaningful growth or depth for the characters.
“When you strip away the gimmicks, you are left with a visual novel that isn't well-written and has little to no character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the story.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the character arcs are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy heavily relies on aggressive advertising, which detracts from the overall experience of the game, overshadowing its intended horror elements.
“I feel like the entire crux of the game becomes moot with advertising that it's a horror game, right on the box.”
“The monetization strategy is so aggressive that it overshadows the actual gameplay experience.”
“It feels like every corner of the game is designed to push microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra money.”
