Tac-Tums
DreamQuest
$1.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Enter a dream world, unlock magical transformations, and rescue Yaya in a cozy but challenging pixel art adventure inspired by Venezuela.
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.
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.
• Designed for iPhone and iPad.
Learn new powers. Keep trying. Rescue Yaya.
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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Information
- Seller
- Carlos Sanchez Valenciano
- Size
- 233.9 MB
- Category
- Action
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Guns or Other Weapons
- Copyright
- © 2026 Carlos Sanchez Valenciano. All rights reserved.
