Monika, the main antagonist of the game, was well-received by fans of the game, and became the subject of many fan works, such as the mod Monika's After Story.[55] She also became one of the game's most popular characters, with several memes (such as "Just Monika") being made about her.[56] Salvato was surprised by Monika's positive reception and massive popularity, stating that he did not expect her to get so popular.[57]