1979 Revolution: Black Friday
Aug 03, 2018 8 years ago
1979 Revolution, the action/adventure game, immerses players into the gritty, euphoric streets of revolution – where the choices you make may betray you. Set in the actual events of 1979 Iran. 1979 Revolution’s story is told through the main character Reza, a young photojournalist in Tehran, during the electrifying early days of the revolution in 1978. Without political or religious motivation, Reza begins his heart of darkness journey into social upheaval. Surrounded by a group of impassioned key figures involved in overthrowing the regime – Reza’s engagement becomes a high stakes chess match of decision making – whereby everything is at risk.
What it’s like
1979 Revolution: Black Friday offers a tense, cinematic experience grounded in the real-world Iranian Revolution of 1978. You play as Reza, a photojournalist navigating the chaotic streets of Tehran, where your choices determine survival and moral standing. The game functions primarily as an interactive drama, blending third-person movement with heavy decision-making segments that carry significant weight. Its greatest strength lies in its atmosphere; the developers successfully evoke the fear, urgency, and historical gravity of the era through sound design and environmental storytelling. While the visual fidelity is modest and the mechanics are simple, the narrative drive is compelling and emotionally resonant. It serves as an educational tool without feeling like a lecture, using personal stakes to illuminate broader political upheaval. The experience is linear but impactful, focusing on character interactions and the consequences of witnessing history rather than complex gameplay loops.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodStory / NarrativeAudio / MusicCharactersPacingSocial / RelationshipsWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The gameplay mechanics are minimal and repetitive, relying heavily on quick-time events and dialogue choices rather than action or strategy. Players seeking deep systems, high replayability, or polished modern graphics may find it lacking.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, gamerevolution.com, 336gamereviews.com, metacritic.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 04, 201610 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 04, 201610 years ago |
| iOS | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 10, 201610 years ago |
| Android | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 14, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 01, 20188 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 02, 20188 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Aug 03, 20188 years ago |
