Garfield Kart: Furious Racing
- November 7, 2019
- Artefact
Garfield, the famous lasagna-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and company in a no-holds-barred racing game! Choose your character and kart according to their characteristics and your driving style, get off the starting line first and control skids to outrun your opponents. Use crazy bonus objects, like the Pillow or the Magic Wand, to gain an edge and get over the finishing line first. Are …
Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable for kids, especially those who love Garfield.
- It offers a cute and colorful racing experience with responsive controls.
- Many players find it to be a good alternative to Mario Kart, providing a fun challenge.
- The game is criticized for being slow and lacking the excitement of other kart racing games.
- Some players experienced issues with controls and performance, particularly on the Switch.
- It has limited multiplayer options, which disappointed some users expecting more players.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique kart mechanics that become more accessible with customizable button mapping, but it falls short in delivering the speed and excitement found in titles like Mario Kart and Sonic Racing.
“The kart mechanics are unique, but with customizable button mapping, it's much easier to play.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
“I love how the controls feel responsive and intuitive, making every race exciting.”
“The racing mechanics are fine, but it lacks the sense of speed and excitement that Mario Kart and Sonic racing games manage to do well.”
“Kart mechanics are different, but with button mapping, it's easier to play.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is likened to a Mario Kart concept, providing a fun and entertaining backdrop for the races, which keeps players engaged. Overall, it has received positive feedback, earning a 4-star rating.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization on the Switch has been criticized, with users reporting poor framerate and noticeable slowdowns during gameplay.
“It was not optimized well for the Switch at all, and the framerate is complete garbage, with the game actually visibly slowing down at times.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the hilariously awful kart sound effects, which, while annoying, add a comedic element to the experience; fortunately, players have the option to turn them down.
“The kart sound effects are absolutely awful, and it's hilarious (they can be turned down thankfully).”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its absence during races, leaving a void that detracts from the overall experience, and there is also a lack of character voices during these moments.
“The game lacks music during the races, which makes the experience feel empty.”
“There are no character voices during the races, leaving the gameplay feeling lifeless.”
“The absence of a soundtrack during racing segments really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting frequent lags and freezes on the Switch version of the game.
“The game lags on the Switch and freezes often.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered adequate but lack standout features, leaving a generally unremarkable impression.
“The graphics are okay, but nothing special.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack detail.”
“The art style is inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”