Garfield: Big, Fat, Hairy Deal

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Garfield: Big, Fat, Hairy Deal is a 1988 platform adventure that drops the lasagna-loving cat into a scavenger hunt to save Arlene. You collect and trade items across scenes, using tools to solve simple puzzles and interact with characters. Food is a constant concern, miss meals and Garfield crashes, ending the run. Nermal and Odie assist in odd ways, with points for knocking Odie over. Combat and contact with enemies drain energy, pushing you to balance action with survival. The game’s charm lies in its quirky mechanics and tight resource management, blending humor with arcade-style urgency. Early ’90s reviews noted its inventive use of object-based puzzles for its era, though the difficulty spikes can feel abrupt. With versions on Amiga, ST, and C64, it’s a curious relic of 80s-90s home computing, appealing to retro fans or longtime Garfield enthusiasts. The lack of modern ports keeps it niche, but the mix of slapstick and survival remains oddly endearing.