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    1979 Revolution: Black Friday

    "1979 Revolution: Black Friday" is a video game about the 1979 revolution of Iran. I personally think that its not actually a game, its an interactive story. You play as a photographer. With each photo, some information appears - about the customs of Iran, leaders of revolution, political organizations, history and ...

    The game part is very short. If you avoid reading the information which appears after each picture, it takes less than an hour to finish it, but its exactly that information which makes the game especial.

    The antagonist, Asadollah Lajevardi, who interrogates and tortures you in prison, was the actual warden of Evin prison in Iran (were I myself was imprisoned many years later!) and known for his cruelty.

    The game has two possible outcomes based on your decisions.

    If you are interested in the history of Iran, I suggest trying it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Javad View Post
    "1979 Revolution: Black Friday" is a video game about the 1979 revolution of Iran. I personally think that its not actually a game, its an interactive story. You play as a photographer. With each photo, some information appears - about the customs of Iran, leaders of revolution, political organizations, history and ...

    The game part is very short. If you avoid reading the information which appears after each picture, it takes less than an hour to finish it, but its exactly that information which makes the game especial.

    The antagonist, Asadollah Lajevardi, who interrogates and tortures you in prison, was the actual warden of Evin prison in Iran (were I myself was imprisoned many years later!) and known for his cruelty.

    The game has two possible outcomes based on your decisions.

    If you are interested in the history of Iran, I suggest trying it.
    Why would I be interested in the history of Iran?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cotton1 View Post
    Why would I be interested in the history of Iran?
    You wouldn't. Coloring books are more your speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cotton1 View Post
    Why would I be interested in the history of Iran?
    Iran was much more interesting before the introduction of Islam.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Iran was much more interesting before the introduction of Islam.
    So before 650 AD, and the Muslim conquest of Persia? What were their religious beliefs back then?
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    Quote Originally Posted by William View Post
    So before 650 AD, and the Muslim conquest of Persia? What were their religious beliefs back then?
    Zoroastrianism prior to Islam. Prior to that there were several religions. But I was thinking more of Persian culture.
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    I would also recommend this game, as someone who also has it. The game presents a balanced perspective of Iran's 1979 revolution that I don't think very many people possess. It's presented from the perspective of someone who lived through it.
    Last edited by IMPress Polly; 07-19-2020 at 07:21 PM.

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