Create with Garfield is a 1986 Educational video game based on Jim Davis’ Garfield comic strip, developed by Ahead Designs and published by Development Learning Materials. It was released for Apple II, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS. A deluxe edition was released in 1987; it featured two disks (one containing additional character and prop sprites), improved printer drivers and a shortcut for returning to a previous screen. A companion disk was released in 1989.
Gameplay
The game allows players to make Garfield cartoons with pieces of artwork featuring characters, props, backgrounds, and text. The game functions with a drag-and-drop system used by a keyboard, mouse or joystick. Cartoons can be printed and/or saved to disk.
Reception
Eric Holroyd, in a review for the Australian Apple Review, recommended the game for Garfield fans, especially if mixed with the similar game Teddy Bear-rels of Fun, claiming that “The added bonus of mixing and matching the two will give endless hours of fun for you, your family and your friends”. Neil Randall, writing in Compute!’s Gazette, highly recommended the software for those who enjoyed “creativity programs”. He complemented the program as “useful and fun” and thought it “impressive for its ability to get the user creating shortly after boot-up”.
References
External links
- Create With Garfield on GameSpot
- Create With Garfield on Giant Bomb
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Create with Garfield! caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Ahead Designs, combined with the expertise of publisher Development Learning Materials, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Educational genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.