Garfield: Caught in the Act Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

Garfield: Caught in the Act

SystemSega Game Gear
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNovotrade
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesGarfield
LegacyDeep cut

Garfield: Caught in the Act is a platformer released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.

It is part of the Garfield series. The series also appears on other systems with Garfield: Caught in the Act (Genesis) and A Week of Garfield (NES). Novotrade also made Ecco: The Tides of Time, Ecco The Dolphin and Evander Holyfield's 'Real Deal' Boxing for the Game Gear.

Garfield: Caught in the Act is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Garfield: Caught in the Act is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Garfield: Caught in the Act gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Garfield: Caught in the Act cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00D9-AB09
Infinite Throwing Items00D9-AA63
Infinite Health00D9-AC0A
Debug Menu018-EE6-F72
Infinite Throwing Items006-FA7-3BE
Infinite Lives001-B97-3BE

See all Garfield: Caught in the Act cheats

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Garfield: Caught in the Act FAQ

Who made Garfield: Caught in the Act?

It was developed by Novotrade and published by SEGA.

Is Garfield: Caught in the Act multiplayer?

No. Garfield: Caught in the Act is a single-player game.

How long does Garfield: Caught in the Act take to play?

As a platformer, Garfield: Caught in the Act 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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