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Tak: The Great Juju Challenge came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, published by THQ. It was part of that wave of platformers and action games that really defined the handheld's library, sitting alongside other mid-2000s titles that focused on exploration and light puzzle solving. The game builds on the universe established in the earlier Tak titles, but stands on its own as a solid portable adventure.

You control Tak and his companion Lok, switching between them to leverage their unique abilities. Tak handles most of the platforming and combat with his staff, while Lok can squeeze into small spaces and manipulate certain objects. The goal is to complete a series of tribal trials, which involve navigating multi-screen areas, defeating enemies like beetles and spirits, and gathering magical artifacts to progress. The level design encourages backtracking once new abilities are unlocked, and the puzzles often require clever use of both characters. The pacing is steady, with a difficulty that feels fair but still asks for some patience during trickier jumps or enemy encounters. It feels like a thoughtful, compact adventure that makes good use of the hardware.