Made in Mexico and named one of NPR’s Best Games of 2024, this journalistic detective game puts players in a moment of revolution and change in Mexico’s real history.
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Reviewer's Note - Mexico 1921. A Deep Slumber should take about 5 hours to finish
About Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber.
Mexico City, 1921. The country is wrapped in the recent consequences of years of conflict and revolution. Álvaro Obregón, 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 José Vasconcelos and artists like Diego Rivera he intends to steer the country to a brighter future. Fast forward 7 years when President Obregón is shot and murdered under mysterious circumstances.
Features:
Mexico City, 1921. The country is wrapped in the recent consequences of years of conflict and revolution. Álvaro Obregón, 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 José Vasconcelos and artists like Diego Rivera he intends to steer the country to a brighter future. Fast forward 7 years when President Obregón is shot and murdered under mysterious circumstances.
Features:
- Explore Mexico in the 1920’s!: 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’ll be able to drink mezcal with Mexico's most famous muralists, have conversations with politicians, writers, poets and even visit the famous Castañeda psychiatric hospital!
- Historical Photography: Take in-game photos with Juan’s camera, change the depth of field, aperture and zoom to immortalize your own version of the city. Through Juan’s camera you’ll be able to capture evidence, portray politicians and artists to turn Juan's notebook into 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work closely with the National Newspaper Library and the Popular Arts Museum to create the most exciting and documented historical content. Search for 100+ collectible objects that can trigger side missions and historical data.
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About Mácula Interactive
Mácula Interactive is an independent creative studio dedicated to creating unique and interactive narrative experiences based on the history of Mexico. Led by General Director Paola Vera, their mission is to bring people closer to the history and heritage of their country through deeply documented, fun and interactive experiences that will reconnect us with what it means to be Mexican. They are committed to creativity, discipline, collaboration and promotion of talent to create products with real value for our users and our country.
For more information on Mácula, visit https://www.maculainteractive.com/
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For screenshots and more check out the press kit.
Find the game out now on Steam.
Find the game on Xbox.
About Mácula Interactive
Mácula Interactive is an independent creative studio dedicated to creating unique and interactive narrative experiences based on the history of Mexico. Led by General Director Paola Vera, their mission is to bring people closer to the history and heritage of their country through deeply documented, fun and interactive experiences that will reconnect us with what it means to be Mexican. They are committed to creativity, discipline, collaboration and promotion of talent to create products with real value for our users and our country.
For more information on Mácula, visit https://www.maculainteractive.com/
Follow them on Twitter
Follow them on BlueSky.