Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer
Garfield: The Search for Pooky
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | InterActive Vision Games |
| 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 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, Garfield: The Search for Pooky is an action game developed by InterActive Vision Games and published by The Game Factory. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Garfield series; on the GBA you can also try Garfield and His Nine Lives. The series also appears on other systems with Garfield: Caught in the Act (Genesis) and A Week of Garfield (NES).
Garfield: The Search for Pooky 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: The Search for Pooky 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: The Search for Pooky 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: The Search for Pooky FAQ
When did Garfield: The Search for Pooky come out on the GBA?
Garfield: The Search for Pooky was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Garfield: The Search for Pooky?
It was developed by InterActive Vision Games and published by The Game Factory.
Is Garfield: The Search for Pooky multiplayer?
No. Garfield: The Search for Pooky is a single-player game.
How long does Garfield: The Search for Pooky take to play?
As an action game, Garfield: The Search for Pooky 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.
Read more about Garfield: The Search for Pooky on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.