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Updated October 31, 2021, by Cameron Roy Hall: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, an expanded and enhanced version of the original game, came out earlier this year. DDLC deals with several dark themes and subjects, including references to self-harm and abuse. Here are some of the scariest moments that you’ll encounter in the game.Ĭontent Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Doki Doki Literature Club's story, as well as descriptions of events that may not be suitable for all ages. It can be easy to be misled, considering how much innocent fanart there is online. If you’ve never played the game before, you should be ready for both extremes, as the shift from pleasant to horrifying can be extremely sudden. RELATED: Terrifying Video Games That Trick You By Looking Cute The story quickly changes from lovely social situations to moments of brutal, gory terror.

The format is typically reserved for romance and drama, but anyone who plays Team Salvato's surprise hit will be quick to tell you how much more dark and surreal it gets compared to its peers. Doki Doki Literature Club is undoubtedly a bizarre visual novel.