Stop reading, and go play it.įor the uninitiated who have only peeked at the game’s cover art or various screenshots, that’s all probably a bit confusing. It’s also a game that is best experienced by going in with as little information as possible if you’re a newcomer, in short, the game is phenomenal.
“Doki Doki” is a subversive narrative experience, a clever commentary on video gaming, anime, and the people who consume those things, as well as a contemplative look at serious mental health issues. To understand why the legion fanbase of “Doki Doki Literature Club!” - a free visual novel that was released on PC in 2017 - are ecstatic about the game’s new $15 special edition, it’s easiest to begin by discussing what made the original game resonate so strongly with its audience.
