Garfield Lasagna Party

Garfield Lasagna Party is a solid mini-game collection that won't knock off the kings like Mario Party or WarioWare, but still offers enough that families should get a real kick out of it. The majority of the 32 mini-games are fun to play, but it is too bad the main board game race mode doesn't deliver. Stick with the challenge mode though, which lets you play mini-games of your choice, and you're bound to have a great time.

64%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

music, monetization

81% User Score Based on 173 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 6 reviews

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"Garfield Lasagna Party" is a fun and light-hearted party game featuring the classic comic strip character, Garfield. Players compete in mini-games centered around Garfield's favorite food, lasagna, with up to 4 players locally. The goal is to become the ultimate lasagna party champion in a variety of frantic and engaging activities.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game features a variety of fun mini-games that are simple yet challenging, making it enjoyable for casual play.
It's a great family game, especially for younger kids who are fans of Garfield, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
The graphics and character designs are colorful and appealing, capturing the charm of the Garfield franchise.

The game lacks depth with only one party map and a limited selection of mini-games, leading to a repetitive experience.
There is no online multiplayer option, which restricts gameplay to local sessions and can be frustrating for those wanting to play with friends remotely.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content it offers, suggesting it should be sold at a lower price point.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The gameplay in the reviewed game is criticized for its limited party map and a lack of engaging mini-games, leading to a frustrating experience in party mode. While some players appreciate the fun and immersive aspects of the gameplay, others find it dull and tedious, especially when compared to other titles like Garfield Lasagna Party, which offers higher quality gameplay and a more enjoyable overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant factor in the enjoyment of the game, with many wishing for more variety and better execution.
- “Yes, Garfield Lasagna Party has fewer mini-games than the Garfield Lasagna Party ripoff, but the games are of much higher quality. The visual style is much prettier, easier on the eyes, and generally looks much better. The story is multitudes better than Mario Party, and the gameplay is smoother and more seamless.”
- “I'd rate this a 9/10. Although I wish there were more mini-games, I came to realize while playing the game that I didn't notice. I was too sucked into the world with the pretty graphics, amazing gameplay, fantastic sound immersion, and a story that kept me needing to play.”
- “This game is very fun and has very awesome gameplay and features.”
- “However, the fact that there's only one party map and such a lackluster selection of mediocre mini games... plus, the gameplay itself for party mode was more annoying than anything.”
- “You don't really appreciate how important the gameplay is to the Mario Party experience until you play something like Garfield Lasagna Party.”
- “Poor gameplay makes the minigames, even if interesting in concept, dull and tedious.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and vibrant colors, creating an immersive experience that captivates players. While some reviews note that the graphics can feel outdated in certain aspects, the overall visual presentation, including the bloom effects and cartoonish art style, contributes positively to the gameplay experience. However, a few users expressed disappointment with the lack of playable content related to certain characters, which slightly detracted from their enjoyment.
- “I'd rate this a 9/10, although I wish there were more mini games. I came to realize while playing the game that I didn't notice... I was too sucked into the world with the pretty graphics, amazing gameplay, fantastic sound immersion, and a story that kept me needing to play.”
- “Excellent colorful graphics.”
- “Stunning graphics, wonderful bloom.”
- “But the graphics and response are very outdated looking.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
43%
29%
The music in the game has been criticized for featuring only a limited selection of about seven unrelated Garfield tracks, lacking the quality and variety found in previous titles like Garfield Kart. While some reviewers note a higher budget for the music compared to earlier games, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack does not enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “You get the best party game mini-games in a Garfield theme, and for those who have played Garfield Kart: Furious Racing, this game definitely has a high budget set to the music.”
- “I think the game has only about 7 soundtracks of just random unrelated Garfield music (at least Garfield Kart had some good music and pulled music from the Netflix show).”
- “[flute solo on the soundtrack].”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story centers around an anonymous protagonist who receives an invitation to a Garfield-themed gathering, which serves as a backdrop for engaging gameplay. Reviewers praise the narrative for its depth and quality, noting it surpasses similar games like "Mario Party," and effectively immerses players in a visually appealing world. Overall, the story enhances the gaming experience, keeping players invested despite a desire for more mini-games.
- “Yes, the Garfield Lasagna Party has fewer mini-games than the Garfield Lasagna Party ripoff, but the games are of much higher quality. This also applies to all other aspects of the game; the visual style is much prettier, easier on the eyes, and generally looks much better. The story is multitudes better than 'Mario Party' and the gameplay is smoother and more seamless.”
- “I'd rate this a 9/10. Although I wish there were more mini-games, I came to realize while playing the game that I didn't notice. I was too sucked into the world with the pretty graphics, amazing gameplay, fantastic sound immersion, and a story that kept me needing to play.”
- “The protagonist of our story, whose identity remains anonymous, found themselves at a crossroads after receiving an invitation to a Garfield-themed gathering.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find it boring and torturous at times, others describe it as a heartwarming and fulfilling experience that evokes strong feelings, even leading to tears over the main character's beauty.
- “As I look upon it, a rush fills over me and I begin to play the most heartwarming and fulfilling experience I have ever played.”
- “I actually had to pull myself together after I cried from seeing the absolutely beautiful face of the main character, Garfield.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as feeling like a cheap cash grab, with many users believing it should be priced around $10 rather than its current cost, especially given the expectations for quality in 2022 and beyond.
- “This should be a $10 game at most, feels like a cheap cash grab.”
- “Feel like in 2022 (almost 2023 now!!) we should be getting slightly better Mario Party clones, even from licensed cash grabs!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and dull, as the minigames, despite having interesting concepts, suffer from poor gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “Poor gameplay makes the minigames, even if interesting in concept, dull and tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews suggest that the game's optimization is questionable, as it appears to rely on artificial enhancements, akin to using performance-enhancing drugs, to gain an unfair advantage in gameplay. This raises concerns about the integrity and balance of the competition.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally feel that the game has limited replayability, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play through it again.
- “The replay value is lacking.”
- “There isn't much incentive to play through the game again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”