IGN's review of Garfield – Escape from Monday has been published, rating it as a disappointing 3D platformer adaptation of the beloved cartoon series. The game features the famous cat navigating through food-themed worlds after eating contaminated lasagne, but the reviewer criticises it as dull and uninspired, comparing it unfavourably to other weak cartoon game adaptations.

The 9-hour game spans over 40 levels across three themed overworlds (Veggie Nightmare, Sweet Kingdom, and Barbecue Desert). The main problems highlighted are the protagonist's relentless complaining and unlikeable personality throughout, overly familiar platforming mechanics, and meta-humour that aims to lower expectations rather than entertain. Whilst the art style—reminiscent of PS1 platformers—is praised for being delightful, the core platforming and shallow narrative about preferring junk food to vegetables fail to engage, with a secondary lasagna-collection metagame feeling disconnected from the main experience.