The Cat and the Coup
- June 15, 2011
- Peter Brinson and Kurosh ValaNejad
Get on Steam"The Cat and the Coup" is a unique game that lets players experience the history of Iran's first democratically elected Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, through the eyes of his cat. Players influence Mossadegh's actions by knocking objects and scattering papers, leading him through significant events of his life. The game provides insight into Iranian history and encourages players to consider their connection to the past, particularly the relationship between Western video game players and Iran. It raises thought-provoking questions about democracy and its potential threats.
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Reviews
- The Cat and the Coup features stunning visuals and music, influenced by Persian art, making it a beautifully produced game.
- The game serves as an interesting educational tool, providing insight into the history of Iran's first democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh.
- Despite its short length, the game effectively engages players and encourages them to learn more about a lesser-known historical event.
- The gameplay is simplistic and can feel like padding that hinders the pacing of the narrative.
- The historical content may be perceived as shallow, lacking depth for those already familiar with the topic.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 20 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more substantial content.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story of "The Cat and the Coup" offers a compelling visual narrative that explores the historical context of Iran in the 1950s, focusing on the life of Mohammad Mosaddegh, the first democratically elected prime minister. Players experience his journey in reverse chronological order, starting from his death under house arrest and culminating in his defense of oil nationalization, which adds a unique and engaging twist to the storytelling.
“An enticing visual story of the imperial west's role in Iran during the 1950s.”
“In The Cat and the Coup, you play as the cat of Mohammad Mosaddegh, the first democratically elected prime minister of Iran, and go through back in time his story as prime minister, starting with his death under house arrest and ending with his defense of the nationalization of oil in Iran.”
“In 'The Cat and the Coup', you play as the cat of Mohammad Mosaddegh, the first democratically elected prime minister of Iran, and go through his story as prime minister, starting with his death under house arrest and ending with his defense of the nationalization of oil in Iran.”
“The reverse-then-normal chronological order of the story is very neat.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and somewhat padded, which disrupts the narrative pacing, yet it is complemented by impressive visuals and music. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting for a free, short game, others feel it lacks depth. Overall, it serves as a fun and memorable experience, despite its gameplay limitations.
“A short game with simple gameplay, and quite stunning visuals and music.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay itself is pretty much padding that hinders the pacing of the narrative.”
“The gameplay is not hysterical, but I honestly don't understand what people expect from a free game that is labeled as 'short' and it makes this brief history lesson much more fun and memorable than, say, just reading about it.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as stunning and superb, complementing the game's impressive visuals and simple gameplay.
“A short game with simple gameplay, and quite stunning visuals and music.”
“Art and music are superb.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features stunning visuals that enhance the overall experience, despite its short length and simple gameplay. The combination of impressive graphics and music creates an engaging atmosphere for players.
“A short game with simple gameplay, but the visuals and music are quite stunning.”
“The graphics are breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“Every detail in the environment is beautifully crafted, making the game a visual masterpiece.”
