Cuban indie video game artist Josuhe Pagliery (L) and game programmer David Darias (R) celebrate after the release of "Saviorless", the first Cuban game on international video game platforms, on April 2, 2024 in Havana. (AFP)

HAVANA - Cuba's first independent video game launched internationally this week after its creators leveled up from an epic real-world quest: battling sanctions, wrestling with internet connection demons,