Immerse yourself in post revolutionary Mexico City with: Mexico,1921: A Deep Slumber. An emotional and intriguing narrative adventure video game about the awakening of a country.
Mexico City, 1921. The country is wrapped in the recent consequences of years of conflict and revolution. 脕lvaro Obreg贸n, leader of the revolution, is now at the head of a country with a brand new social constitution, and a population demanding education and human rights. With the help of intellectuals like Jos茅 Vasconcelos and artists like Diego Rivera he intends to steer the country to a brighter future. Fast forward 7 years when President Obreg贸n is shot and murdered under mysterious circumstances.
1921 follows the life of Juan Aguirre, a young photojournalist that will be swept by Mexico's whirlwind transformation to modernity, find himself inside the surreal revolutionary art world, rub shoulders with politicians and discover through his camera why Mexico ain't no place for the weak.
Get to know Mexico City鈥檚 z贸calo, the old police inspection, the Secretary of Public Education, the National Palace and travel with Dr. Atl inside Popocat茅petl鈥檚 crater to discover the birth of the galaxy. You鈥檒l discover a world rich in details and historical references that will change the collective imagery of what it means to be Mexican.
Explore Mexico in the 1920鈥檚!
- Discover up to seven historic sites like the National Palace, the old Merced Convent and the new Secretary of Public Education in a striking visual style inspired by Mexican artists' graphic techniques. You鈥檒l be able to drink mezcal with Mexico's most famous muralists, have conversations with politicians, writers, poets and even visit the famous Casta帽eda psychiatric hospital!
Historical Photography
- Take in-game photos with Juan鈥檚 camera, change the depth of field, aperture and zoom to immortalize your own version of the city. Through Juan鈥檚 camera you鈥檒l be able to capture evidence, portray politicians and artists to turn Juan's notebook in a postrevolutionary archive.
Collectable History
- Search for 100+ collectible objects that can trigger extra historical data like quotes, poems and even recipes. We work closely with the National Newspaper Library and the Popular Arts Museum to create the most exciting and documented historical content.
