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* AnAesop: Each planet, once you complete its main goals, tries to end on this. Sometimes it's played straight, and other times [[SpoofAesop QT3 will learn something completely nonsensical or Alien Jeff will admit there was nothing to learn here and he sent QT3 just for kicks]].
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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the UsefulNotes/{{PS4}}, UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} and UsefulNotes/{{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sapient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.

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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the UsefulNotes/{{PS4}}, UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} Platform/{{PS4}}, Platform/{{PS3}} and UsefulNotes/{{PS Platform/{{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sapient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.

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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the UsefulNotes/{{PS4}}, UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} and UsefulNotes/{{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.

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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the UsefulNotes/{{PS4}}, UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} and UsefulNotes/{{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient sapient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.



* EverythingTalks: Most things, anyway. You can find characters who are sentient versions of most objects, including rocks, tree, flowers, balloons, and many more.

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* EverythingTalks: Most things, anyway. You can find characters who are sentient sapient versions of most objects, including rocks, tree, flowers, balloons, and many more.
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[[IThoughtThatWas Has absolutely no connection to]] ''VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub'' or

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[[IThoughtThatWas [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Has absolutely no connection to]] ''VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub'' or
''[[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros2 Doki Doki Panic]]'' or ''VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub''
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* PlayerPersonalityQuiz: There are numerous asteroids around that have monks who will ask you questions, and evaluate your responses. Every few quizzes, you can return to your home planet for a more detailed assessment.

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* PlayerPersonalityQuiz: There are numerous asteroids around that have monks who will ask you questions, and evaluate your responses. Every few quizzes, you can return to your home planet for a more detailed assessment. It is said that there are 270 questions in total.



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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.

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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} UsefulNotes/{{PS4}}, UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} and {{PS UsefulNotes/{{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.
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* ShoutOut: One of the residents of the planet Buggabug is [[BeetleBailey a beetle named Bailey.]]

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* ShoutOut: One of the residents of the planet Buggabug is [[BeetleBailey [[ComicStrip/BeetleBailey a beetle named Bailey.]]
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* LoadsAndLoadsOfLoading: On the Vita version, at least.
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* ShoutOut: One of the residents of the planet Buggabug is [[BeetleBailey a beetle named Bailey.]]
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* GuideDangIt: The game doesn't always gives you a character's likes (which can be usually overcome) and dislikes, making the best way to figure this out to look it up. Also, some quests require you summon a particular object, which may only come from a single planet you haven't been to yet.

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Doki-Doki Universe also puts the player through personality quizzes held by monks sitting on asteroids.

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Doki-Doki Universe ''Doki-Doki Universe'' also puts the player through personality quizzes held by monks sitting on asteroids.



* AnAesop: Each planet, once you complete its main goals, tries to end on this. Sometimes it's played straight, and other times [[SpoofAesop QT3 will learn something completely nonsensical or Alien Jeff will admit there was nothing to learn here and he sent QT3 just for kicks]].



* DownloadableContent: Mostly mail emotes, but there are some additional planet and personality quiz packs available for purchase as well.



* GottaCatchThemAll: Many summonables and decorations are available for collection

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* GottaCatchThemAll: Many summonables and decorations are available for collectioncollection.



* PlayerPersonalityQuiz: There are numerous asteroids around that have monks who will ask you questions, and evaluate them afterwards.

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* PlayerPersonalityQuiz: There are numerous asteroids around that have monks who will ask you questions, and evaluate them afterwards.your responses. Every few quizzes, you can return to your home planet for a more detailed assessment.




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* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: Characters who hate you will refuse to speak with you until you cheer them up, which could prevent you from gaining information like what other characters' likes and dislikes are.

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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.

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''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl.''VideoGame/ToejamAndEarl''. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.



* AnInteriorDesignerIsYou: Well, exterior designer, in this case. You can customize your home planet by changing the background and placing decorations and summonables almost anywhere.
* AndYourRewardIsInteriorDecorating: Decorations for your home planet are among the things you can get for completing tasks.



* KarmaMeter

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* KarmaMeterGottaCatchThemAll: Many summonables and decorations are available for collection



* PlayerPersonalityQuiz

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* PlayerPersonalityQuizPlanetOfHats: Several planets are defined by a central theme. For example, there's a planet of psychic monsters, there's a planet full of characters who like gross things, and so on.
* PlayerPersonalityQuiz: There are numerous asteroids around that have monks who will ask you questions, and evaluate them afterwards.
* RelationshipValues: Each character has a meter that shows you how much they like or hate you, and you can influence it in various ways.
* SingleBiomePlanet: Every planet seems to consist of just one environment e.g. there's a cold planet, a desert planet, and more.

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Doki-Doki Universe is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.

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Doki-Doki Universe ''Doki-Doki Universe'' is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, learn what it means to be human, and one day be reunited with his family again.



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* LineBoil: The opening cinematic and loading screens have this.



** VideoGameCrueltyPotential: In order to get certain items, [=QT3=] must do things to make certain people hate him by lifting them up and smashing them into the ground (If that annoys them) or conjure up things that they don't like.

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** * VideoGameCrueltyPotential: In order to get certain items, [=QT3=] must do things to make certain people hate him by lifting them up and smashing them into the ground (If that annoys them) or conjure up things that they don't like.like.

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Doki-Doki Universe is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, and learn what it means to be human.

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Doki-Doki Universe is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, and learn what it means to be human.
human, and one day be reunited with his family again.



* CynicalMentor: Alien Jeff doesn't seem to honestly care whether or not [=QT3=] gets scrapped or not, and can be a real {{jerkass}}. [[spoiler:Turns out it's because [=QT3=] was never actually in any real danger. Alien Jeff was just using him for his own gain.]]



* KarmaMeter



* TalkingAnimal: Plenty of them.

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* TalkingAnimal: Plenty of them.them.
* UnwittingPawn: [[spoiler:The ending reveals that [=QT3=] hasn't been in danger of being scrapped for years, and that he understands humanity more than he thought at the beginning. Alien Jeff was simply using [=QT3=] so that ''he'' could learn more about humanity and keep his job at the robot factory.]]
* VideoGameCaringPotential: [=QT3=] can conjure up anything a person wants, so you can just keep giving gifts and making them happy.
** VideoGameCrueltyPotential: In order to get certain items, [=QT3=] must do things to make certain people hate him by lifting them up and smashing them into the ground (If that annoys them) or conjure up things that they don't like.
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Doki-Doki Universe is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=]. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, and learn what it means to be human.

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Doki-Doki Universe is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=].Studios=], founded by Greg Johnson, creator of ToejamAndEarl. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, and learn what it means to be human.
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[[caption-width-right:350:[=QT3=] with his best friend Balloon. And also a flower.]]
Doki-Doki Universe is a game for the {{PS4}}, {{PS3}} and {{PS Vita}} by [=HumaNature Studios=]. It stars a robot named [=QT3=], who has been abandoned by his human family on an asteroid with nobody but a sentient female balloon for company. Many years later, Alien Jeff, an employee for the robot factory, finds [=QT3=] and informs him that he and all other QT models are to be turned into scrap metal due to lacking humanity. In order to prevent this, [=QT3=] must travel around the universe, helping a variety of quirky characters with their problems, and learn what it means to be human.

Doki-Doki Universe also puts the player through personality quizzes held by monks sitting on asteroids.

* CuteMachines: [=QT3=], along with most of the other robots he encounters.
* EverythingTalks: Most things, anyway. You can find characters who are sentient versions of most objects, including rocks, tree, flowers, balloons, and many more.
* PlayerPersonalityQuiz
* TalkingAnimal: Plenty of them.

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