1979 Revolution: Black Friday

From the award-winning team who brought you the Grand Jury Prize at IndieCade ’16, comes 1979 Revolution - a game that immerses you in the historic events of the Iranian Revolution between 1978 and 1981. Explore a cinematic adventure in which you play as Reza, a photojournalist who must navigate the struggle for power in Iran using only his camera and his own sense of morality. With awards including Game of the Year Finalist by TIGA at the PAX 10, BEST OF E3 Nominee by IGN, People’s Choice Finalist by FoST, and Medal Winner at Serious Play Awards, 1979 Revolution sets a new path for games. As described by Rami Ismail at IndieCade, “This Game is Something Momentous in the History of this Medium”.


Immerse yourself in a rich interactive experience, where you make choices that change the outcomes of other characters’ fates. Discover and unlock over 80 unique stories about Iran and the Revolution. Take pictures that you can compare to actual archival photos, as you explore both Iran and the world of revolution in unparalleled depth. The game boasts a gripping adventure, a great story with even greater characters, and the complex interplay of forces that drive a revolution as described by IGN, the Washington Post, and VICE NEWS respectively.


Based on the real testimonies of Iranian freedom fighters, witnesses, and imprisoned enemies of the state, 1979 Revolution offers players an unprecedented glimpse into a monumental period in world history. Available to play in English, Farsi, French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, this is truly an international experience. Minimum specs include 3 GB of memory, support for OpenGL ES 3.0, and a GPU equivalent to the Mali-T760MP8 and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Processor or an equivalent. Discover for yourself why 1979 Revolution is like no game you have ever played before, available for Galaxy S6 and up, and live through one of the defining periods of the 21st Century.