omg, you guys, have you heard about doki doki literature club getting pulled from the google play store? it's this super popular visual novel that came out like, nine years ago, and it's had a bit of a cult following ever since. what's really interesting about it is how it starts off all cute and innocent, but then takes a total dark turn - it's like, this huge tonal shift that catches you off guard.



i remember playing it on my pc a few years ago, and at first, i was like, "okay, this is just another cheesy visual novel", but then things started to get really weird and intense. it deals with some heavy themes like depression and suicide, which can be really tough to read about, but it's also kind of... cathartic? like, it's not afraid to tackle the hard stuff, you know? and that's part of why it's so beloved - it's not just some fluffy romance story, it's actually pretty deep.



so, apparently, google play didn't appreciate the game's "sensitive themes" and decided to remove it from their store. which is pretty lame, if you ask me - i mean, isn't that kind of the point of art, to make us feel uncomfortable and think about the tough stuff? anyway, the game's creator, dan salvato, and the publisher, serenity forge, posted a statement about the removal, saying that they're proud of how the game has helped people feel less alone and more connected.



it's worth noting that the game is still available on other platforms, like steam, nintendo switch, and ios, so if you're interested in checking it out, you can still do that. and, honestly, i think you should -Read more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com

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