# First Year Demons

> Interactive fantasy novel about a student battling demons while at university. (iPhone/iPad app by Hosted Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-year-demons/id1098041500 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-year-demons/id1098041500/reviews.md

## What is First Year Demons?

For generations, your family has kept China safe from chaos demons. Now you must uphold that duty while you're at university--just don't tell your roommates!

"First Year Demons" is an interactive fantasy novel by Rebecca Slitt, author of "Psy High." Your choices control the story.  It's two games in one: a 30,000-word educational game, and a 43,000-word version of the same story that's just for fun. Both games are entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

As the youngest member of a family with a secret and ancient duty to keep China safe from demons, you must balance your relatives' traditional values and expectations with the challenges of your first year at college and your secret study of potions, sword, and spells.

Between dorm­room parties and chemistry study sessions, you'll experience battle and betrayal. You'll learn just how important it is to stay close to your family--your life may depend on it! You'll see how China is changing: maybe it's better to offer your ancestors a smartphone than to slay a demon in their memory. And above all, you must not let your friends know why you really sneak out of your dorm so late at night! Demons are all around you, and you never know what might be hiding behind a friendly face.

• Battle chaos demons!
• Play as male or female, gay, straight or bi
• Hit the books, or go out and party!
• Stay close to your family ­ or turn against them and be cast out
• Specialize in swords, magic, or potions

## Key features

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

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-year-demons/id1098041500/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I can't read this, the gender stuff is distracting.

*2017-05-11*

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.

### 1/5 — Don't waste your money

*2016-04-29*

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.

### 2/5 — Extremely Linear

*2016-04-26*

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.

### 4/5 — Interesting, but tedious

*2016-04-10*

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.

### 2/5 — Very short

*2016-04-09*

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.

## Frequently asked questions about First Year Demons

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-01-08

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "First Year Demons", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.5 — 2023-06-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "First Year Demons", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.4 — 2023-05-09

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "First Year Demons", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.3 — 2021-10-24

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.2 — 2021-08-22

Updated to support the latest iPhones. If you enjoy "First Year Demons," please leave a written review. It really helps!

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