Garfield and His Nine Lives

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. AtomicGamer
    80
    The lively graphics, the varied feel for each level, and the gameplay was enough to hold my interest levels and I would imagine keep other people, particular the younger generation interested in continuing as well.
  2. Deeko
    75
    An amusing and colorful platformer that simply offers younger gamers a good time. There are no life lessons here, just a good, fun adventure.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    70
    Garfield and his Nine Lives offers a simple and entertaining platforming experience that is sure to make the kids happy. There are a couple combat quirks and the graphics have a few hitches, but it doesn't spoil the product. Game Factory has done its job and fashioned a fun little game, no more, no less.
  5. GameZone
    60
    This is a wholly average game for small children, and just doesn't have anything to raise it above other similar games. I like the fact that the designers kept it simple for ease of play, but variety shouldn't have been sacrificed in the process.
  6. Game Chronicles
    55
    Adults are not going to find much of a challenge in Garfield and His Nine Lives - but kids just might dig it as long as they have some inkling as to who this fat cat really is.
  7. AceGamez
    50
    With every clichéd platforming scenario and convention ever devised locked down and ready to boot, Garfield and his Nine Lives is both formulaic and as essential a purchase as a chocolate teapot. Quite simply, it's 'paw'.
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  8. Nintendo Power
    50
    The levels are short, but an item-collection feature offers some motivation to fight through them multiple times. [Jun 2006, p.86]
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  9. GamingExcellence
    39
    With such simplistic controls, a kick (the B button) and a jump (the A button), a game like this could be executed much better. The player should definitely not be frustrated that the kick or jump doesn't quite work as expected, especially when there are no other options.
  10. Thunderbolt
    30
    This could have actually been an interesting game, but unfortunately it's uninspired and boring licensed drivel that few people are going to enjoy.

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2006
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#19 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2006

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. GarfielfFan
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Dear Garfield Fan community, sadly I have to say that this will be my last game review for now, maybe I will return in the future but don‘tDear Garfield Fan community, sadly I have to say that this will be my last game review for now, maybe I will return in the future but don‘t wait for me.
    I‘m off to search for the lost copy of Garfield gets real for the nintendo Wii.
    See ya    … Full Review »
  2. NinWiidle
    Mar 5, 2020
    6
    This game is...somewhat generic gameplay-wise. The momentum feels clunky and The music is WAY better than it deserves to be, and the game isThis game is...somewhat generic gameplay-wise. The momentum feels clunky and The music is WAY better than it deserves to be, and the game is actually decent looking. I just wish Garfield felt better to control.… Full Review »
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