Sorceress and Demons [Demo]

Welcome to the world of sorcery and demon-slaying!

Sorceress and Demons is a dating sim that focuses on demon-slaying, women's friendship, inclusion, and diversity in the 6th century Tang dynasty. As you explore the city, you will meet friends who came from different parts of the world: the Ghana Empire, the Vardhana dynasty(northern India), and the Sogdian Empire(Iranians). Each woman has her own dream and aspirations. Serwa is a business owner and a shaman; she's passionate about math and science. Anahita loves dancing and singing. She also visits the fire temple. Prisha is a talented writer that focuses on the tales of marginalized groups of people. She can speak Old Turkic with ease. Build a life-long friendship with these phenomenal women. Meet them in the capital city to unlock their stories and understand the world they come from. 

"I think women's friendship can blossom into something beautiful. In Tang culture, men's relationships and ties are seen as the most important and valuable.  And some people think only men are loyal, selfless, and self-sacrificing when it comes to their friends.  But I think women's friendship can also be fulfilling, trustworthy, and we can do so much for our sisters and friends."

                                                                                                      - (In-game dialogue)

Demons in the game are the byproducts of myths, prejudice, and falsehood of your time. They are sometimes "embodiments of less desirable cultural characteristics --- misogyny, racism, and classism." As a sorceress, you must obliterate demons and reshape the rigid system. [1] As you remove stereotypes, close the gap between social classes, and make changes in your world, you will realize that people are not so different from each other despite of our racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender differences. As a human, extend love and appreciation to those who need them. And as a demon slayer, remove the symbols of hate and dismantle myths in your world. 

"If all the rules that confine women are set by men of the past, then it is time for me to reinterpret those rules again to set women free. After all, myths can be fabricated, histories can be reinvented, and the system must also be reshapable. "

                                                                                                     - (In-game dialogue)

Some characters have restricted ability powers. For instance, a sorcerer who believes in Daoism will be able to use fire-typed abilities when his allies are men, and water-typed abilities when he's fighting with women. But what happens when his allies are nonbinary? As the player, you need to guide your allies and take the role of a leader.

Your four romantic interests all come from different backgrounds and social classes

• A merchant that trades along the path of the Silk Road. He's a reticent man that enjoys subtle affection. He may be the son of the richest man in the country, but he knows that true love is above any monetary value. 
• A Daoist that slays demons and runs errands across the country. Passionate, honest, and speaks his mind. Like his Turkic ancestors, he's willing to fight side by side with women.
• A young, handsome general that defends the border. His valor has been recognized by all the people in the capital city. He's brave, yet humble. 
• A bandit that used to be the youngest imperial scholar in court yet stepped away from politics. He's proud of his literary skills and enjoys casual flirting.

You have the power to actively seek romance or the freedom to stay single. But most importantly, you do not have to choose any of your romantic interests to achieve a happy ending. Sometimes it's about finding yourself and loving yourself in your own journey.

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This game is made by a team of college students and recent grads.  This indie game is created by women team leads that embrace the idea of "making meaningful games for women and by women".  We added a lot of fantasy, modern perspective, and feminine views in the game to challenge the dominant history told by the elite few. Instead,  we talk about the erasure of history, what might have happened, and what could have happened.

Team leads (programming, writing, and art): Katherine Liang (Emma),  Amy Liang 

Audio Engineer: Jalisa Broussard

Artists, UI Artists: Walter Bribach, Nathan Smith

Game Trailer: Harshad Palsule

Poem and Special Scene Writer: Ana Dragomir

Poem translation: Katherine Liang

Programmers: Amy Liang, Katherine Liang, Kyle Colburn, Corey Zhang

Proofreaders: Cecilia Nguyen, Nimisha Jain

Special thanks to  Zephyr Reames-Zepeda, Regina Zhou, Mahin Sameen, Summer Wang, Jenelle DeCosta, Natasha Hsu, Dardina Camaj, Alex from Lemma Soft, Leon from Lemma Soft, and Gardner

Voice Actors and Actresses:  

• Kae McSpadden as Yuxian Zheng
• Nick Chang as Yuanqing Luo
• Nicholas Contreras as Yusheng Mu and Lizhen
• Ryan Do as Yijing Xue
• JHQK as Huaiyuan Pei
• Hunter Boninsegna as General Yang
• Liam Shoji Bixby as Crown Prince
• JennXue as Xinyi Zhao and Mudan
• Allen Andrews as Xuanfeng
• Logan Jones as Civilian1 and Civilian2

Background artists: l.y. Lee, Sean Zhang, Schuck, Casber, T hg, Amber Wang,

Sun Chengwen, xiaoguguaigege, 李扬, Obaid Farooq

Musicians: Adrian von Ziegler, Brandon Fiechter, Derek Fiechter, Mustafa Avşaroğlu

                                                                               Reviews

[1] "I love the notion that the demons are embodiments of less-desirable cultural characteristics like misogyny, classism, or racism. A fantastic idea!"

    - Professor N. Harry Rothschild, renowned scholar of Tang Dynasty, author of Wu Zhao: China's Only Woman Emperor and Emperor Wu Zhao and Her Pantheon of Devis, Divinities, and Dynastic Mothers