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As Tehran erupts in 1979, aspiring photojournalist Reza documents the upheaval, explores the city, and faces difficult choices.
Released 04 Apr 2016
Photograph Tehran's Streets
Compare Archival Photos
Process Your Photos
1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a choice driven, narrative game that brings players into the brooding world of a nation on the verge of collapse. Play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist, and make life and death decisions as you survive the gritty streets of Iran in the late 1970’s.
Developed by iNK Stories, N-Fusion Interactive · Published by iNK Stories
You play as Reza, an aspiring photojournalist caught up in the Iranian Revolution in late-1970s Tehran. The story follows his efforts to navigate a city under martial law and decide whom to trust and what he stands for.
Move through locations including protest sites, streets, and covert headquarters as the story unfolds through cinematic scenes. Dialogue choices shape Reza’s responses and can lead to different paths.
Along the way, take and process photographs, compare them with archival images, and discover historical material such as videos, photographs, and graffiti. Other sequences involve urban triage and interactive action scenes.
Reviewers who enjoy the game often value its portrayal of a historical moment and a perspective they find uncommon in Western media. They also praise its archival photos, videos, and other contextual material, while some highlight the emotional storytelling, performances, and music.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 39 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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