Listen "142: Doki Doki Literature Club"
Episode Synopsis
Doki Doki Literature Club has been suggested by more Short Game listeners than any game since Undertale. On the surface it’s a moe anime themed visual novel dating sim, but just under the surface is something much darker. As the game’s cryptic Steam description says, this game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Hard spoiler break at [00:17:31]. Trust us on this one.
Doki Doki Literature Club is available for free on Steam and itch.io, with a $10 “Fan Pack” available that includes a soundtrack, desktops, and an concept art booklet. Expect the game to take about four to five hours to complete.
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Your hosts this week were:
Raygan Kelly – @raygank
Nate Heininger – @natestl
Laura Nash – @laurajnash
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