1979 Revolution: Black Friday

1979 Revolution: Black Friday

Narrative-driven adventure video game, immersive experiences based on real people during the 1979 Iranian Revolution

What is 1979 Revolution: Black Friday?

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is an episodic adventure video game developed and published by iNK Stories in 2016. The game is set in Iran during the events leading up to the 1979 Iranian Revolution against the Pahlavi dynasty and the rise of the Islamic Republic.

Players take on the role of Reza Shirazi, a young photojournalist who gets caught up in the political unrest and clashes between protestors and the Shah's regime. Through Reza and other fictional characters based on real figures, the game provides an immersive, choice-based narrative where players witness and participate in key events such as protests, battles, and negotiations from different perspectives.

Gameplay wise, 1979 Revolution has point-and-click exploration, dialogue trees similar to Telltale games, and quick-time events. The visuals utilize rotoscopic animation over filmed footage to recreate 1970s Iran. The game aims to be historically accurate via extensive research and incorporating primary source materials like photographs and news articles.

1979 Revolution uses personal stories and moral dilemmas to provide insight into the Iranian Revolution. It received generally positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and importance as an educational political game, despite some issues with gameplay mechanics.

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