Garfield and His Nine Lives

About

Garfield and His Nine Lives casts the lasagna-loving cat in a side-scrolling platformer across nine surreal dream levels. Each stage throws escalating chaos at you from the moment Garfield hits his枕, think bouncing on trampolines, dodging obstacles, and chasing collectibles like coffee cups or lasagna. The Game Boy Advance's small screen feels perfect for the frantic, bite-sized challenges. You’ll navigate shifting environments that mix slapstick humor with the occasional brain-teasing puzzle. The game leans hard into Garfield’s personality without slowing its pace. Nods to the comic strip’s humor pop up in quirky level design and enemy placements. Though released in 2006, it holds up as a brisk, lighthearted romp with a single community vote labeling it “cooperative.” Its charm lies in the simplicity, no large worlds or complex mechanics, just Garfield’s signature sarcasm wrapped in quick, replayable levels. The Game Factory’s take on the IP feels affectionate if a bit sleepy compared to later 3D platformers.

Storyline

After eating another huge meal, Garfield is ready for a long nap with a full belly. As he falls asleep, he starts having some very strange dreams as a result of overeating right before his nap. Each dream is crazier than the last. The player's objective is to help Garfield through this nightmare adventure by guiding him safely through each of his nine lives.