1979 Revolution: Black Friday cover

1979 Revolution: Black Friday

Critic score4 critics
First release
Apr 04, 2016
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure · Drama, Non-fiction, Educational, Warfare, Action, Historical

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.

Also known as 1979 Revolution, 1979Revolution.exe

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 04, 2016
Mac
Apr 04, 2016
iOS
Jun 10, 2016
All 8 release dates
Android
Dec 14, 2016
Xbox One
Jun 30, 2018
PlayStation 4
Aug 01, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Aug 02, 2018
Xbox One
Aug 03, 2018
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
2h
Age ratings
ESRB MPEGI 18
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
politics, adult, action-adventure, pax west 2016, the game awards - nominee
… All 8, the game awards 2016, games for impact award: nominee - 2016 (the game awards), the game awards - games for impact - nominee

At a Glance

Critic Score
71
Main + Extras (IGDB)
2h

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