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Tac-Tums: DreamQuest

Tac-Tums: DreamQuest is a cozy but challenging pixel art action-platformer. A young boy enters his dreams to rescue his Yaya. Explore magical worlds inspired by Venezuela, overcome enemies, puzzles, and platforming challenges, discover new powers as you advance through this retro adventure.

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Carlos Sánchez Valenciano
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Carlos Sánchez Valenciano
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July 27, 2026
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About the Game

Tac-Tums: DreamQuest is a pixel art action-platformer about dreams, courage, and perseverance.

When a young boy falls asleep, he awakens inside a magical world where he must rescue his beloved Yaya. To find her, he will travel through mysterious castles, deep abysses, towers, jungles, deserts, and other dreamlike places inspired by the landscapes and spirit of Venezuela.

During his adventure, he will discover the Tac-Tums: magical powers that allow him to transform, unlock new abilities, reach hidden areas, defeat enemies, and overcome obstacles. Each new form changes the way you move, fight, and explore.

But this dream is not just a bedtime story.

Tac-Tums combines classic 2D platforming with light action, simple puzzles, small progression elements, and carefully designed challenges that reward patience, precision, and coordination. The tone is warm and family-friendly, but the adventure will test your reflexes as you progress.

Learn new powers. Keep trying. Rescue Yaya.

FEATURES

• A cozy pixel art adventure with an emotional story.
• Explore dreamlike worlds inspired by Venezuelan landscapes.
• Unlock magical transformations, each with unique abilities.
• Classic 2D platforming with light action and simple puzzles.
• Small progression elements through upgrades and unlockable powers.
• Challenging sections that reward patience, precision, and coordination.
• Available in English and Spanish.
• Keyboard supported. Gamepad/controller recommended for the best experience.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

I am an orthopedic surgeon, 47 years old, with no previous programming experience, and the father of two wonderful children, ages 3 and 8. About 8 months ago, my oldest son asked me to make him a video game. With the help of modern artificial intelligence tools, many nights of learning, mistakes, and late hours, Tac-Tums: DreamQuest was born.

With this game, I wanted to pay tribute to the 16-bit and 32-bit pixel art adventures that shaped my childhood: platforms, colorful worlds, secrets, and challenges. Watching my son play it, finish it, and get excited about it made all the effort worthwhile.

I hope you enjoy this adventure and forgive its imperfections. I will keep working to improve it with each new version.

Thank you for playing.

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