Doki Doki Anomaly

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Doki Doki Anomaly is a single player role playing game with horror and romance themes. It was developed by Flightyfelon Games Inc. and was released on October 7, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

A weird dating-sim where you can fall in love with the monsters from SCP lore. SCP-8008-1 IS A COGNITOHAZARDOUS DATING SIM. Do not run this software without Class-4 Authorization. If you do not know why you are seeing this warning alert your local authorities IMMEDIATELY.

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Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

SCP: Doki Doki Anomaly creatively fuses psychological horror with dating simulation, offering a unique and engaging experience that keeps players on their toes.
The writing is sharp and balances dark humor with genuine dread, making each character's route a fascinating exploration of fear and empathy.
Visually, the game captures the charm of anime-inspired dating sims while incorporating unsettling elements, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.

The game is relatively short, with most routes lasting only a couple of hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Technical issues such as glitches, abrupt transitions, and save inconsistencies detract from the overall experience, revealing the limitations of its indie production.
Some players may find the branching paths too linear and the minigames to be light distractions rather than engaging mechanics.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its outstanding quality, with many users describing it as captivating and enjoyable. While some moments feature cheerful tunes, they can be abruptly interrupted by unsettling sounds, adding to the game's atmosphere. Overall, players find the music to be a standout element, enhancing their experience significantly.
- “Outstanding music (even by commercial game standards) and sounds.”
- “Didn't expect it to be this good: the concept is captivating, the music is too good to be true and the SCPs are really something else.”
- “The music is fantastic and absolutely nuts at times.”
- “Cheerful background music occasionally warps into droning static; romantic visual effects are interrupted by flashes of warning lights and containment alarms.”
- “I need some soothing music and a cup of tea now.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story blends elements of a love narrative with SCP themes, exploring complex emotions like obsession and empathy through a unique lens. While it features intriguing lore and unexpected twists, some players noted minor bugs and awkward phrasing, yet overall, it delivers a fun and engaging experience that balances humor and horror. Despite a few plot holes, the narrative successfully captivates players, making them eager to explore further.
- “Every time I lose, I just kept wanting to go back and try something different and was surprised to find twists in the story and areas of the facility that I hadn’t explored before.”
- “Every technical element works toward sustaining the illusion that you are simultaneously in a love story and an SCP incident report.”
- “Beneath the humor and the horror lies a surprisingly human story about the perils of empathy and the fragile line between fascination and self-destruction.”
- “There's a few plot holes to hand-wave away, but no worse than any other dating sim, and the creep factor is pretty top notch.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a unique blend of dark wit and genuine emotion, creating a surreal experience that balances comedy with horror. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and charming characters, noting that it adds depth to the narrative while maintaining a lighthearted tone. Overall, the game is described as both funny and engaging, making it a joy to play.
- “The dialogue strikes a clever balance between dark humor and genuine dread, often luring the player into comfort before twisting it into something horrifying.”
- “It’s a game that manages to be simultaneously funny, unnerving, and melancholic—a surreal blend of horror and affection that lingers long after the credits roll.”
- “Charming, funny, and creative!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a compelling juxtaposition of light-heartedness and underlying unease, fostering a sense of constant tension and fascination. Players appreciate the eerie ambiance that effectively blends cheerful elements with darker, unsettling themes, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The blend of happy-go-lucky, date-like atmosphere versus the oh my god SCP madness was great.”
- “Very fun game with so much mood and atmosphere.”
- “Even when the tone turns light-hearted, the unsettling knowledge of what these creatures truly are prevents the player from ever feeling safe, creating an atmosphere of constant, uneasy fascination.”
- “Eerie atmosphere”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players engage in emotionally charged conversations and choices that shape their experiences, with elements like minigames symbolizing cognitive and emotional struggles. The character SCP-173 exemplifies this by exploring themes of trust and dependency, transforming gameplay mechanics into profound metaphors for emotional vulnerability, ultimately resonating deeply with players.
- “Players navigate conversations, make choices that determine their fate, and occasionally participate in simple minigames that represent cognitive or emotional battles with the anomalies.”
- “SCP-173’s path, for instance, examines trust and dependency through her inability to move when watched, turning a gameplay quirk into a metaphor for emotional vulnerability.”
- “This and only this has made me feel like a complete person.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in the game features a unique mechanic with SCP-173 that explores themes of trust and emotional vulnerability, though some players may find the minigames to be superficial distractions. Additionally, the branching paths are perceived as too linear, potentially limiting long-term engagement.
- “SCP-173’s path, for instance, examines trust and dependency through her inability to move when watched, turning a gameplay quirk into a metaphor for emotional vulnerability.”
- “The minigames are light distractions rather than deep mechanics, and some players may find the branching paths too linear to sustain long-term engagement.”
- “Scp-173’s path, for instance, examines trust and dependency through her inability to move when watched, turning a gameplay quirk into a metaphor for emotional vulnerability.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Scp: Doki Doki Anomaly" offers moderate replayability through its alternate endings, but its relatively short playtime and abrupt structure may limit the incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- “Doki Doki Anomaly is relatively short, with most routes lasting just a couple of hours. Its replayability lies in exploring alternate endings, which adds depth to the experience.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging players to dive back in for different outcomes.”
- “With its engaging story and various character interactions, the replayability factor is high, as players will want to uncover every possible ending.”
- “SCP: Doki Doki Anomaly is relatively short, with most routes lasting just a couple of hours. While its replayability lies in exploring alternate endings, the overall structure can feel abrupt.”
- “The game offers multiple endings, but the short playtime makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “After completing the game once, there isn't much incentive to replay it, as the alternate endings don't significantly change the experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by technical imperfections, including occasional glitches, abrupt transitions, and inconsistencies with save data, highlighting the challenges of its indie production.
- “Technical imperfections—occasional glitches, abrupt transitions, or save inconsistencies—also reveal the limitations of its indie production.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes and bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a vibrant, anime-inspired aesthetic typical of dating sims, enhanced by subtle elements of decay and distortion that add depth and intrigue to the visual experience.
- “The art direction captures the bright, inviting aesthetic of anime-inspired dating sims while subtly corrupting it with hints of decay and distortion.”