Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum

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"Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum" is a nostalgic NES-style game featuring four playable characters and six levels, based on the iconic Garbage Pail Kids trading cards. This long-lost game is now available with a trading-card system and digital edition extras, offering a faithful tribute to the beloved gross-out characters. Immerse in a unique 80's pop culture experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

The game is a nostalgic love letter to the NES era, featuring tight controls, well-done graphics, and entertaining gameplay that accommodates all skill levels.
It includes a fun trading card system, distinct character abilities, and plenty of secrets to discover, enhancing the overall experience.
The music is catchy, and the game successfully captures the humor and tone of the Garbage Pail Kids franchise, making it enjoyable for both nostalgic players and newcomers.

Some players experienced bad controls and choppy camera movement, which detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
There are minor issues with visibility of enemy projectiles and the remapping of controls not being reflected in submenus, leading to some confusion.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by tight controls and classic platforming mechanics that blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities, making it enjoyable for both retro and contemporary gamers. Players can switch between characters with unique attacks, adding depth to the experience, though some minor interface issues were noted. Overall, the game strikes a balance between being accessible and providing a satisfying challenge.
- “Great classic platforming gameplay, controls are tight, graphics are well done, and it's just plain fun.”
- “Gameplay is entertaining where you can switch between characters with different attacks to suit your needs.”
- “You'll hurl over the grotesque characters of the GPK universe but not the rock solid and addictive gameplay.”
- “Though I do wish that last one were available during gameplay instead of having to exit out, it's a minor complaint.”
- “It has that nostalgia goodness that the NES kids back in the day will appreciate, but sensible and clever gameplay that more modern gamers come to expect.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for being solid and well-executed for an 8-bit Nintendo title, effectively utilizing the limited color palette and featuring good parallax scrolling effects. However, some users noted minor issues, such as difficulty in seeing enemy projectiles. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the classic platforming experience.
- “Graphics are very solid for an 8-bit Nintendo title. There are some minor issues with the overall look, as it can be difficult to see enemy projectiles sometimes, but it uses the limited NES color palette very well and has good parallax scrolling effects in use.”
- “Great classic platforming gameplay, controls are tight, graphics are well done, and it's just plain fun.”
- “Graphics are very solid for an 8-bit Nintendo title, but there are some minor issues with the overall look. It can be difficult to see enemy projectiles sometimes, although it uses the limited NES color palette very well and has good parallax scrolling effects.”
humor
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The humor in the game is well-aligned with classic garbage pail silliness, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the funny NPC dialogue and the enjoyable mechanics, such as trading cards and switching between characters, which contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere filled with secrets to discover.
- “The humor really fits with the classic garbage pail silliness, the ability to switch between 4 different characters is a really nice touch, plenty of secrets to find... just having a great time with it all around.”
- “I like the feature where you can trade cards with NPCs and the NPC dialogue is funny.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for being catchy and familiar, with reviewers highlighting the quality of the compositions. Additionally, players appreciate the inclusion of a music player as an extra feature, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is catchy and familiar; they did a great job with the compositions.”
- “Features too; you get extras like a prequel movie, music player, manual, and even maps for the whole game!”