Platforms
- PCJun 30, 20218.5playscore8.28 Critics9.618.4K Players
- PlayStation 5Jun 30, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.66.79K Players
- Xbox Series X|SJun 30, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.81.20K Players
- PlayStation 4Jun 30, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.62.56K Players
- Xbox OneJun 30, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.81.20K Players
- Nintendo SwitchJun 30, 20218.5playscore8.113 Critics9.62.56K Players
29 critic reviews · 7 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! is capable of eliciting strong feelings. It is not always an enjoyable experience, but it is just that: an experience. When I encounter any work that transcends its medium like this, I take special note of it. I am grateful (for lack of a better word) that Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! came my way, and I strongly encourage fellow visual novel aficionados to join the literature club too.
Neal Chandran · Jul 20, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Some compromises were made in bringing the title to consoles, particularly in requiring a virtual machine instead of going into your actual game directory, which does decrease the immersive nature of the game’s final chapter somewhat. Luckily, the additional content makes up for this. The Plus version is well worth shelling out for, because when a game is this good, the developer really deserves every penny. The new additional content is the icing on the cake.
SebastiaanRaats · Jul 13, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - I’m not a fan of the genre and despite my complaints, this game’s story kept me intrigued throughout. And the additional side stories in Doki Doki Literature Plus! help flesh out the characters and supplement the darker more disturbing moments of the game.
Joseph O'Rick · Jul 04, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Overall, though, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! shows that the original game has lost none of its power. Those wishing to visit the game again will find its new content deep enough to warrant a replay, and its excellently-told story will still hold weight with newcomers. Go in spoiler free where possible and enjoy its twists and turns.
Rob Gordon · Jul 02, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The story is fantastic in this game. Do not investigate it beforehand and you will have one HELL of a time. Developer Team Salvato made something truly special. A game that elevates a genre in a way nothing really had before it, at least for me.
Jesse Norris · Jul 02, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Don't discount Doki Doki Literature Club because it's cute, because it's pink, or because it's an anime dating game — this is one of the most unnerving, effective horror games on the Nintendo Switch to date. The extra content adds nicely to the creeping anxiety and the heartbreaking story, but the Switch version does end up feeling slightly inferior to the PC version, despite fantastic effort on the port.
Kate Gray · Jul 01, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Doki Doki Literature Club is still a fantastic visual novel, but the Plus version on PS5 struggles to find a purpose besides being a new way to play the original. Existing fans will appreciate some of the new content, such as the side stories and concept art, but locking the content behind multiple playthroughs of a game that loses its appeal after the first time around is a tough pill to swallow.
Brett Posner-Ferdman · Jul 01, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Doki Doki Literature Club Plus is the same game you remember, but with a few small extras that make it all feel more worthwhile.
Carli Velocci · Jul 01, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Doki Doki Literature Club is one of the most celebrated psychological horror games of recent history, and the Plus release adds enough new content to refresh the experience for veterans who've already experienced the original. Meanwhile, players who have never tried out Team Salvato's original game will find the most complete experience yet from Doki Doki Literature Club Plus.
Sarah Fields · Jul 01, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! brings some much needed quality of life changes to the original game. It also makes it much more accessible to people, no longer being PC only and bringing it to most consoles. If you’re into visual novels, horror, puzzles, or all of the above, this is a nice cheap one to check out.
Aaron Price · Jun 30, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Enter the #1 Psychological Horror Experience! Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade! You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic interest. With every poem you write and every choice you make, you’ll charm your crush and begin to unfold the horrors of school romance. Do you have what it takes to crack the code of dating sims and get the perfect ending?
Developer: Team Salvato