Play Garfield - Caught in the Act (USA, Europe) Online

Game Overview

Garfield: Caught in the Act is one of those weirdly fun Genesis games that shouldn’t work but totally does. You play as Garfield—yes, the lasagna-obsessed couch potato—except here he’s actually moving for once, jumping between dimensions to prove he didn’t commit some crime (classic setup). The levels are packed with traps, weird enemies like evil vacuum cleaners, and power-ups that turn him into a superhero or let him ride a skateboard. It’s ridiculous in the best way.

The art style nails the comic’s vibe, and the controls are surprisingly tight for a licensed game. My first run ended embarrassingly fast when I underestimated a pitfall, but once you get the hang of Garfield’s floaty jumps and attack moves, it’s a blast. There’s even some hidden stuff if you poke around—like secret warp zones that skip whole levels. Just don’t expect him to move faster than a Monday morning.

If you grew up with the comics or just love chaotic 90s platformers, this one’s worth a play. It’s short, silly, and feels like someone threw Garfield into an action movie against his will.