Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega Interactive
Size: 16 megs
No. of players: 1
Official Ad: Yes
Got it for: $23.97. Funny story behind this game: I was at a Circuit City when they were clearing out there Genesis games. This was "clearanced" at $23.97(back then, I guess that was a deal, or I was drunk). So I take it up to the register. This little hottie rings it up, says "Wow, Garfield!!! Can I come over and play it!?". Like a complete and utter fucking moron, I just look at her. God, videogames have taken away almost as much as they have given to me!!!
Finally, that fat cat makes a video game appearance! In Garfield's first video game adventure he takes the Genesis to new heights in terms of graphics and sound! Being sucked into the TV for a sort of Gex-like adventure, Garfield must make his way from channel to channel(each with a new, interesting TV world) to get out.

What's it all about?
It's a cartoony sidescrolling adventure game. Playing as Garfield you'll explore the various TV genres that he'll get sucked into, and try to find a way out. Each genre, or level, puts Garfield in another costume with a new weapon to swat enemies with and a net of objectives. In too-cool Garfield style, Odie and other characters make appearances as either bosses or background scenery. Very cool stuff.
Graphics - Amazing! From the rain forest to Transylvania, the graphics are superb! The colors are so vibrant, and the animation is excellent! The Ranger X-like bonus levels are also seriously impressive.
Sound - Great! All of the music is very well done and fits the mood of the level. Wait until you hear the all of the sounds going on in the rain forest level, truly impressive!
Control - Garfield won't stop on a dime and sometimes things can get a bit hectic when you're being attacked. Overall though, Garfield still gets the job done!
AI - Pretty cheap, unfortunately. The thing that saves it is the extremely easy level the game is set on(in normal). You'll take hit after hit but won't be bothered by it because of the abundant powerups.
Replay value - You'll play it again just to see the gorgeous levels and the cool endbosses! Or you could just play it to the Egyptian stage and pretend it's PowerSlave.....heh, heh.

Tips for better gaming experiences:
If the non-stop, cheap hits are getting to you, and you can't keep up with picking up the burgers, try the Game Genie code for Unlimited Energy. It's a nice code that will let you focus on the graphics and gameplay rather than your energy bar.

Game Genie:
Unlimited Energy: ADZT-EACC + RGZA-A6YJ + RGZA A6YL

Genie makes a mean lasagna, try a bite...

My rating: 95(out of 100) - This cat whips ass! In his first game ever, Sega sets Garfield up with an amazing amount of humor, animation, colorful graphics and solid control that makes this game one of the top Genesis platformers of all time. I *cannot* describe how highly I recommend this one...
EGM gave it: 8, 4, 6, 6(out of 10)
Game Informer gave it: 5.25, 7.25, 6.5(out of 10)
GameFan gave it: 79, 82, 80(out of 100)
GamePro gave it: 3.5(graphics), 3.0(sound), 2.0(control), 2.5(funfactor) (out of 5)

Cat's Meow: Now this is more like it: A cat as the hero! I can dig it! Great animation, nice variety of worlds and cool bonus levels make this one all cats(and humans) will enjoy!

Inside the TV...
Count Slobula's level is just gorgeous.
Wow, Garfield's teeth are almost as big as Baraka's in this stage!
JD loves the mummified mice...
Free Comics? :
When this game was originally released it came with a thick, Garfield comic book!