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DDLC Web Version is a psychological horror visual novel that begins with a high school student joining the Literature Club. His childhood friend Sayori introduces him to three other members: Natsuki, Yuri, and Monika, the club president. At first, the story focuses on school activities, writing poetry, and developing relationships. However, the events gradually reveal that something is wrong with the characters and their world.
Players progress by reading conversations, selecting dialogue options, and writing poems. During the poetry activity, they choose words from a list, with different words appealing to different girls. These selections influence which character receives more attention and which personal scenes become available. The club also prepares for a school festival, giving players opportunities to spend time with particular members.
Sayori eventually reveals that she suffers from depression. Regardless of the player’s romantic decision, she dies by suicide, and the game suddenly restarts without her. The other characters no longer remember Sayori, while dialogue and visual elements begin to malfunction.
The four club members have different roles in the story:
The second act focuses on Yuri and Natsuki as their behavior becomes increasingly disturbing. Yuri eventually stabs herself, and Monika removes both girls from the story. The protagonist is then left alone with Monika in the clubroom.
Monika reveals that she knows she is a character inside a game. She has been manipulating the others because she wants the player’s attention. The story’s conclusion involves removing Monika, after which Sayori returns as club president. Different endings depend on whether players have viewed the major character scenes before reaching this point. DDLC Web Version has no numbered levels or combat. Progression follows consecutive story acts, dialogue choices, poetry activities, and changes to the game’s narrative.