Garfield: Caught in the Act Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer

Garfield: Caught in the Act

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesGarfield
ESRBKA
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by SEGA, Garfield: Caught in the Act arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a platformer.

It is part of the Garfield series. The series also appears on other systems with A Week of Garfield (NES) and Garfield: The Search for Pooky (GBA). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

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)

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 Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Garfield: Caught in the Act cheats & codes

32 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Hits (Garfield)FFCF71:64
Infinite Lives P1FFCF9F:09
Infinite SkullsFFCFA1:63

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Garfield: Caught in the Act walkthroughs & guides

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Garfield: Caught in the Act FAQ

Who made Garfield: Caught in the Act?

It was developed 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.

Read more about Garfield: Caught in the Act 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.

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