Revenge: Iran's Answer to Call of Duty
Iranian animation studio Kosar3D is breaking new ground with their latest creation, Revenge. This first-person shooter aims to challenge similar works in the entertainment industry, positioning itself as the Iranian counterpart to the popular game Call of Duty. With a mix of gung-ho propaganda and absurdist parody, Revenge sets out to directly address Western perceptions of Iran and its military.
Directed by Farhad Azima, known for his work on the film Battle for the Persian Gulf 2, Revenge is being developed by a talented team of programmers in Mashhad. Kosar3D has already given us a taste of what's to come through their YouTube page, showcasing stunning cutscenes, detailed environments, and intricately designed 3D models of military craft.
According to Azima, the game centers around the military alliance formed between Iran and Russia, aimed at neutralizing enemy operations against their allies. It's important to note that Revenge is not just another war game, but rather a military simulation with a goal of challenging global powers, rather than perpetuating a narrative of global conflict.
Despite facing resource limitations, the developers at Kosar3D are determined to match the graphics and quality of world-class games like Call of Duty. Azima emphasizes that Revenge is not about war, but about the military alliance between Iran and Russia, which effectively neutralizes the enemy's operations against their allies.
Revenge offers a fresh perspective on global conflicts, countering the casual acceptance of Middle Eastern villains prevalent in the shooter genre. This game challenges stereotypes and presents a more nuanced view of nations like Iran, showcasing their complexity and uniqueness.
It's worth mentioning that some scenarios in Revenge may be controversial to a Western audience. In the first level, for instance, players infiltrate a US-run laboratory allegedly producing a virus that turns Ukrainians into zombies who attack Russians. This scenario is based on a baseless claim popularized by the Kremlin and Russian state media, suggesting that Russia seized US labs in Ukraine producing deadly viruses. The addition of zombies adds an intriguing twist to the story, as the US allegedly tries to compensate for its defeat.
While Revenge is still in production and set to be completed later this year, it promises to provide a unique perspective on geopolitical realities. For updates on the game's development, be sure to follow Kosar3D on YouTube.
