Then, you will be greeted by this simple message: First, you hear a cheery jingle which will likely get you dancing in your seat if there is even a speck of joy in your heart. Upon starting Doki Doki Literature Club, you will experience two things. Other Negative Themes: Doki Doki Literature Club explores themes involving mental health and self harm and uses disturbing images and text to create an unsettling atmosphere. Certain scenes involve acts which can be interpreted as less than innocent, such as licking icing off of another girl’s finger. Sexual Content: Everyone remains completely clothed at all times. Spiritual Content: At one point a character may briefly contemplate the existence of God, and questions if He can be good if he allows suffering. Language: Various expletives are used, such as f*** and b****, as well as the Lord’s name being taken in vain. Violence: Graphic violence and death are depicted in this game.
If you need more than that, read on and decide for yourself if its something worth playing for you. So, with the warning of spoilers in mind, the short version of this review would be: Doki Doki Literature Club is an inventive visual novel that uses a cute aesthetic to explore dark themes. This approach is easier because the game itself does not shy away from warning its players about its more unsettling content. As a Christian reviewer, I would like to hold myself to a high standard of honesty and not misrepresent what I’m reviewing. I came to the conclusion of presenting it as straight as possible without giving too many details for several reasons. How does one review such a game? Even keeping it as simple as “a dating sim with a twist” is problematic, as in many people’s opinions-the fact that there is a twist is part of the twist. While I was excited at the chance to review Doki Doki Literature Club, I also approached it with some trepidation. Genre: Visual Novel, Psychological Horror