A young Cuban programmer, known on TikTok as @ore_dev, has surprised his followers by launching a unique fighting video game featuring well-known figures in Cuba.
Cuban Fighters is in the testing phase, but its author allows it to be downloaded for free and it is already causing a stir on social media due to one of its main characters: Chocolate MC, the King of Reparto.
The avatar of Chocolate possesses a very special superpower: it launches a "palón" as a special weapon, inspired by his renowned song El palón divino.
In one of the most talked-about scenes, the reggaeton artist confronts a punching bag resembling Miguel Díaz-Canel, in a symbolic critique infused with political humor.
The developer, who presents himself as a gaming enthusiast, asked users on TikTok to try Cuban Fighters and recommend other Cuban characters that could join the battle.
The project has been well received by internet users, who applaud the satire, the character design, and the ingenuity of incorporating elements of Cuban urban culture into a video game.
Frequently Asked Questions about the video game Cuban Fighters and social critique in Cuba
What is Cuban Fighters and who created it?
Cuban Fighters is a fighting video game created by a young Cuban programmer known as @ore_dev on TikTok. The game is in its testing phase and allows users to download it for free. It is notable for its political critique through characters like the reggaeton artist Chocolate MC, who symbolically confronts the Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Why has Cuban Fighters generated such a stir on social media?
The video game has captured attention on social media due to its symbolic and humorous critique of the Cuban regime, depicted in scenes where the character Chocolate MC faces a punching bag with the face of Miguel Díaz-Canel. This political satire, along with the use of elements from Cuban urban culture, has been well received by internet users.
What message does the character Chocolate MC convey in the video game?
The character of Chocolate MC in Cuban Fighters is a satirical representation of cultural and political resistance in Cuba. His superpower in the game, launching a "palón," references his song "El palón divino" and symbolizes a critique of the Cuban government, particularly through his confrontation with the avatar of Díaz-Canel.
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