Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams - Game Boy Advance

Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams for Game Boy Advance is a side-scrolling action-platformer that adapts the console adventure of the same name into a streamlined, handheld experience. Developed by Helixe and published by THQ, this version of Tak 2 offers original levels, stylized visuals, and puzzle-solving elements tailored specifically for the GBA, rather than being a direct port of the 3D console release.

You once again play as Tak, the unlikely shaman’s apprentice, who is thrust into a surreal dream world where he must harness his magic and platforming skills to awaken ancient powers and stop a looming threat. Set between the waking and dream realms, the game features diverse environments—jungle ruins, eerie temples, and dreamlike dimensions—each filled with enemies, traps, and platforming challenges that test your reflexes and timing.

Tak’s abilities evolve throughout the game. You'll use spirit animals to solve puzzles, cast magic to defeat foes, and transform into different creatures to access new areas. The gameplay combines basic melee combat, jumping, climbing, and light puzzle mechanics to create a varied, kid-friendly adventure with a quirky sense of humor and charm drawn from the Tak and the Power of Juju universe.

Though simpler than its console counterparts, Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams GBA is designed with handheld play in mind—offering save points, bite-sized levels, and accessible gameplay suitable for younger players or fans of casual platformers. The colorful graphics and smooth animations complement the light-hearted tone of the game, while the soundtrack adds to its whimsical, mystical atmosphere.

Whether you're a fan of the Tak series or just looking for a light, fantasy-themed platformer for the GBA, Tak 2 delivers a solid portable adventure with a unique world and playful personality.