Garfield : The Search for Pooky Overview
Garfield: The Search for Pooky is a side-scrolling platformer where the player controls Garfield to locate his missing teddy bear. The journey spans familiar environments from the comic strip, populated by characters such as Jon and Arlene.
Gameplay involves navigating Garfield horizontally across levels, with some stages incorporating vertical scrolling to expand the play area. Food serves a dual purpose, acting both as a collectible and as a resource that fuels Garfield's energy for performing special moves.
Progress requires avoiding various hazards, which include animals like spiders and dogs, alongside other obstacles such as unpleasant food items. Collecting beneficial items while evading these threats forms the core activity as Garfield advances toward his goal.