1979 Revolution: Black Friday

These quick-time events, as laughably bad as they are, are luckily in short supply with Revolution focusing on character interactions and environmental objects, like newspapers and photographs, that help sell the drama as well as a sense of authenticity. Though the poorly designed action sequences and occasionally technical shoddiness drag the whole experience down, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is still a quality adventure game that tells a gripping story about people struggling to survive the times and bring about change.

Despite some inconsequential decision-making and visual roughness, the amount of heart, character, and unflinching honesty in 1979 Revolution’s short two-hour tale is impressive. As an Iranian-American myself, it’s incredibly refreshing to not only see this subject matter explored, but done so in a smart and sensitive way that succeeds in educating as much as entertaining.