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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 7, 2016
  • January 8, 2026

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Navigate university life while secretly battling demons and upholding your family's ancient duty. Make choices that shape your story, balancing academics, social life, and supernatural responsibilities. Explore a text-based fantasy adventure with multiple paths and outcomes.

Text-based interactive novel
Multiple story paths
Character customization (gender, orientation)
Choice-driven gameplay
Fantasy combat and magic
University life simulation
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User reviews

I can't read this, the gender stuff is distracting.

I wasn't in love or hate with it. Calling your roommate grandpa got confusing quickly.
I stopped reading it because Shen Yi kept turning into a dude and I am not gay so it just distracts me from the story. Fix that, use correct gender pronouns and I'll update the app and may try again one day.

Don't waste your money

All that family honor stuff is obnoxious as hell and taken to an extreme. I found it too stereotypical of Asian culture to be taken to be seriously and couldn't bear to read through all of it. Beyond the ancestral piety bs, not much of a story can be found.

Extremely Linear

The story was extremely linear. While the choices did change your stats, and the stats affected your choices, there were no "multiple paths" to follow. That was a big disappointment to me.
Another big disappointment was your name... Because you can't change it. And while your family and roommates call you other names "like Cat, or Ghost, or names you have a say in" there is no "input your own name"

There's only one romance as far as I could see. That might be a creative choice on your part, but I think it would have been better to at least have two, so the player can feel like there actually making a choice, rather than forcing this one character on the player.
(Not only that, but I wasn't a big fan on the only romanceable character anyways)

In other words, this wasn't my favorite COG game yet. The writing was decent actually, but the lack of actual story-changing choices was a real disappointment.
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Interesting, but tedious

While the premise and story are interesting, the pressures of conforming to Chinese ettiquette and manners is mentally exhausting. The focus on indirectness also comes off as insincere.

Very short

If it's on sale pick it up it's decent but very short and no room it do anything but specialize in things. Moment you try to spread out stats even a little you get punished.

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FAQ

What is First Year Demons about?

First Year Demons is an interactive fantasy novel where you play as a university student secretly tasked with protecting China from chaos demons. Your choices determine the story's outcome.

Does First Year Demons have graphics or sound?

No, First Year Demons is entirely text-based, relying on the player's imagination for visuals and sound effects.

Can I play as different characters in First Year Demons?

Yes, you can play as male or female, and choose to be gay, straight, or bisexual, allowing for diverse role-playing experiences.

How long is the story in First Year Demons?

The game features two versions: an educational game of 30,000 words and a fun version of 43,000 words, offering substantial playtime.

What platforms is First Year Demons available on?

First Year Demons is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on various Apple devices.

How often is First Year Demons updated?

The latest version of First Year Demons was released on January 8, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

What is the age rating for First Year Demons?

First Year Demons has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players interested in fantasy stories.

Does First Year Demons have ads?

Yes, First Year Demons contains advertisements.