Vieques

HISTORY

Vieques, a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico, was used by the U.S. Navy for military training and bombing exercises from 1941 until 2003. The Navy conducted operations on the island, including live-fire drills and unexploded ordnance testing, which caused significant environmental damage and health concerns for the local population. Despite protests from residents who faced negative impacts on their health and the environment, the Navy maintained its presence until a series of protests led to the end of military activities. 

Following the Navy's departure, cleanup efforts began to address the environmental damage. These efforts were extensive, focusing on the removal of unexploded ordnance and the restoration of contaminated land. They were crucial in restoring the island's ecological health after years of military use. 

This game is loosely based on the real-life events that took place in Vieques during the aforementioned period. While the game draws inspiration from the impact of the military presence and the environmental challenges it caused, it takes creative liberties in representing the situation. It should not be viewed as an accurate portrayal of the real-life events.

GAME DESCRIPTION

Take control of a boat and navigate the tropical waters around Vieques in search of mines. Your main objective is to clear the 14 minefields contaminating the waters surrounding the island. 

 Just like in a classic minesweeper game, you'll need to carefully uncover tiles and avoid triggering mines. For every minefield you clear, you’ll earn the chance to select an upgrade. Hearts allow you to survive a mine detonation, while the radar lets you clear a tile without triggering a mine if one is present. 

 Clear all the minefields, and you win the game!

DEFAULT INPUT

• Gamepad:

  • Move/Select → Left joystick / D-Pad

  • Uncover Tile/Accept → Down face button

  • Flag/Unflag/Back/Cancel → Right face button

  • Radar → Up face button

  • Pause → Start button

• Keyboard:

  • Move/Select → Arrow Keys (Up, Down, Left, Right)

  • Uncover Tile/Accept → Q

  • Flag/Unflag/Back/Cancel → W

  • Radar → E

  • Pause → R

  • Quit Game → ESC

  • Reset Game Options (Including Input) → F1

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