Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer
Garfield and His Nine Lives
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Lucky Jump |
| Publisher | The Game Factory |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Garfield |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Garfield and His Nine Lives is an action game developed by Lucky Jump and published by The Game Factory. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
It is part of the Garfield series; on the GBA you can also try Garfield: The Search for Pooky. The series also appears on other systems with Garfield: Caught in the Act (Genesis) and A Week of Garfield (NES). Lucky Jump also made Noddy: A Day in Toyland for the GBA.
Garfield and His Nine Lives is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Garfield and His Nine Lives is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Garfield and His Nine Lives cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Max Lives | 320083AC
0009 |
|---|---|
| Max Lasagna | 32000551
0005 |
| Master Code [Pad] | 00000000
0002
10003DB2
0007 |
Garfield and His Nine Lives walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Garfield and His Nine Lives FAQ
When did Garfield and His Nine Lives come out on the GBA?
Garfield and His Nine Lives was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Garfield and His Nine Lives?
It was developed by Lucky Jump and published by The Game Factory.
Is Garfield and His Nine Lives multiplayer?
No. Garfield and His Nine Lives is a single-player game.
How long does Garfield and His Nine Lives take to play?
As an action game, Garfield and His Nine Lives typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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