Garfield (NASB 2)

This page is about Garfield’s appearance in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. For the character in other contexts, see Garfield (character).

Fan of lasagna. Not a fan of Mondays.

Garfield is a playable character in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, originating from the franchise of the same name. He was announced in the reveal trailer released on July 27th, 2023.

Moveset[]

Playstyle[]

Garfield is an all-rounder install character. who focuses on being in Sugar Rush at all times and overwhelming opponents who attack carelessly. However, he noticeably lacks range and speed.

Gimmick[]

Garfield can gain sweets by hitting opponents with food-based attacks (e.g. his Side Special, Pie Party). Although the more food you have, the slower and heavier you can become. You can consume the food you've collected by using Down Special, which makes Garfield significantly faster, as well as giving him a better recovery.

Light Attacks[]

Lasagna Frenzy(Neutral Grounded): Garfield eats lasagna rapidly before kicking the opponent away.
Forward Kick(Side Grounded): A somewhat long-ranged kick. DAMAGE: 9
Donut Bother Me (Up Grounded): Garfield thrusts a donut upward. DAMAGE: 5
Tail Sweep(Down Grounded): Sweeps his tail around him. DAMAGE: 8
Happy Day (Neutral Aerial): Garfield extends all his limbs out while screaming. DAMAGE: 6
This is Pooky(Forward Aerial): Garfield thrusts Pooky forward while holding him. DAMAGE: 11
Dab Kick(Back Aerial): Garfield kicks backwards while dabbing. DAMAGE: 11
Thrashing Thoughts (Up Aerial): Garfield thinks of lasagna, resulting in a thought bubble that launches opponents upward. DAMAGE: 12
Spin Drop (Down Aerial): Garfield does a drill kick. Unlike his strong down air, this move hits multiple times. DAMAGE:

Strong Attacks[]

Leg Slap (Side Grounded): A forward swing of a chicken leg. DAMAGE; 16
Huge Yawn(Up Grounded): Garfield falls asleep before waking up and yawning. DAMAGE: 16
Classy Shtick (Down Grounded): Garfield dons a magician hat and shoots a magic blast onto the ground with a cane. Very fast. DAMAGE: 13
Chomp Chomp(Side Aerial): Garfield bites forward. DAMAGE: 15
Air Scratch(Up Aerial): Garfield scratches upwards.
Waste Disposal(Down Aerial): Garfield does a drill kick. Unlike Spin Drop, this move only hits once, but has a powerful spike. DAMAGE: 10

Special Attacks[]

''That Old School Shine'' (Neutral): Garfield assumes the form of his 1978 appearance and creates a forcefield around himself, which reflects projectiles and (similarly to El Tigre’s neutral special) damages nearby opponents. Can be held and jump canceled. Now where could Jon's shine be? DAMAGE: 3
- Slime Version: Knocks opponents upwards, making the move even more similar to El Tigre's neutral special.
Pie Throw (Side): Garfield throws a pie forward in a set order. The first pie launches opponents away, the second one launches up, and the third launches towards Garfield. DAMAGE: 3
- Slime Version: Throws a larger pie that hits multiple times and goes through opponents. DAMAGE: 10 (per hit)
Feral Cat (Up): Garfield leaps high in the air and pounces back down in an upwards arc. Can be canceled after a short while with a jump or an attack. DAMAGE: 8 (Sweet), 7 (Sour)
- Slime Version: Reaches more height.
Sugar Rush (Down): All of Garfield’s food-based attacks leave a bowl of sweets that he can pick up, which fills a food meter near his percentage while also gradually making him slower and heavier. Using down special when the meter is filled activates Sugar Rush; a state where Garfield’s speed, jump height and falling speed are boosted significantly for a short time. His up special also gains increased height. Lasts longer the more you fill up the meter. Without food in the meter, Garfield rubs his belly, which does nothing. DAMAGE: None
- Slime Version: Fills the meter halfway before activating.

Throws[]

Grab: Grabs with one hand.
Pummel: Slaps the opponent with an ice cream cone.
Forward Throw: Simply shoves the opponent forward.
Back Throw: Kicks a bowl of cat food away, also launching the opponent.
Up Throw: Swings the opponent upward with a spatula.
Down Throw: Stomps on the opponent repeatedly.

Other[]

Tap Dance (Dash Attack): Garfield does a fast tap dance while running.
Super Attack: The opponent is attacked by a group of sentient sweets on top of a large cake.

Alternate Costumes[]

Orange	Garfield's default costume.
Blue	Wears a sweater with his face on it. Resembles a vintage Garfield plush from Dakin.
Red	Wears a checkered bib from the 08/25/1985 strip.
Black	Based on his pirate costume from Garfield's Halloween Adventure, Comes with the buy-able Costumes.
Aura	Garfield under the control of Vlad Plasmius. Unlocked by fighting his ghost clone in the Campaign mode.
Clone	Garfield's ghost clone. Unlocked in the Campaign mode.

Animations[]

Intro Animation: Garfield walks in doing a routine in a magician outfit.
Idle Animation 1: Garfield lays down.
Idle Animation 2: Garfield shrugs.
Taunt 1: Garfield leans and eats a bowl of popcorn.
Taunt 2: Garfield grabs a cup of coffee, drinks it and twitches.
Taunt 3: Garfield sits down and eats a giant sub.
Win 1: Garfield juggles a pie, a bowl of popcorn, a cup of coffee, and Odie's food bowl before catching them all in his mouth.
Win 2: Garfield blows a kiss, and jumps onto his bed, sleeping.
Team Win: Garfield dances at low effort.
Lose: Garfield bawls on the ground while pounding his fists.
Jutebox: Same as Team Win.

Battle Quotes[]

Super Attack: "What's with these guys keeping me away from food and sleep?" (Also used when refusing to accept Clockwork's offer to return to the Timeless Stardial in Campaign Mode)

Campaign Quotes & Interactions[]

Under Mind Control[]

"Mess with the cat, get the claws." (battling player, also used when being granted the power to defeat Clockwork)
"You're almost more irritating than Monday" (battling player)
"Not being in control of my mind was horrible! Luckily, I had full control of my stomach." (when unlocked)

With King Jellyfish[]

"I guess there's no avoiding this." (before fight)
"Personally, I did not enjoy that one bit." (after losing)
"That'll be the day a cat doesn't finish off a fish." (after win)

With The Flying Dutchman[]

"This must be a trick because it sure isn't a treat." (before fight)
"I'm glad that's over with. Can I get some food now?" (after losing)
"I'd celebrate, but it'd take too much energy." (after win)

With Shredder[]

"I bet those claws could scratch that itch I just can't reach." (before fight)
"And this is why I hate Mondays." (after losing)
"So... don't I get cake?" (after win)

With Sartana de los Muertos[]

"Play all you want. Just pretend I'm listening." (before fight)
"What about my needs?" (after losing)
"What's up with her? Don't know. Don't care." (after win)

With Vlad Plasmius[]

"If he destroys the universe, that means no more lasagna!" (first encounter)
"You say "grovel" I hear "gravy" and now I'm hungry all over again." (Rematch against the first fight with Vlad)
"I woke up from my nap for this?" (after losing)
"So do I get a prize? Is there a celebration dinner? How does this work?" (first encounter, after win)
"Whatever that was, it's time for my nap." (finding out Vlad was a clone)
"Uh..." (watching the universe being destroyed for the first time)
"Somewhere, a plate of lasagna is going cold. If that's not something to fight for, I don't know what is." (Confronting Vlad for the second time)
"I think you mean "inertia". I'm a body at rest, so I'm going to stay that way." (Rematch against the second fight with Vlad)
"No one keeps me up past naptime and gets away with it. Now, send me home and stop messing with the universe." (After defeating Vlad for the second time)
"Uhh... what now?" (Asking Clockwork to save him after Vlad's machine malfunctions and destroys the universe a second time)
"Hey, you got in the way of my nap first." (Confronting Vlad for the third time)
"Thanks for all that yapping. I was able to catch up on some sleep." (Refusing to listen to Vlad)
"Not edible but still useful. Can this be over now?" (Telling Vlad to give up after disabling his machine)
"This guy just doesn't get it, does he?" (Rematch against the third fight with Vlad)
"Well, whenever he's done ranting, I hope he sends me home." (After defeating Vlad for the third time)
"Uhh... that can't be good." (Watching the universe be destroyed a third time)
"Why's he here? This is making less sense by the minute, and usually that doesn't bother me." (Asking Vlad why he is in the Timeless Stardial)
"Trapped in this conversation, maybe." (Wondering why Clockwork would leave him and Vlad trapped in the Timeless Stardial)
"What can I say?" (Talking to Vlad after defeating Clockwork)
"Keep talking guy. Zzzz" (Doubting Vlad's intentions)
"zzzz..." (After Vlad insisted he was going to fix his machine)
"Keep it down, would ya?" (After hearing Vlad's side of the story)
"Swallow your pride so I can swallow some lasagna." (Expecting Vlad to atone for his actions)
"Fine." (Telling Vlad he'll keep beating him in future encounters)
"As you can see, I am not known for my compassion." (after defeating Vlad in a post-game rematch)

With Clockwork[]

"Threaten my lasagna, will you?!" (after Clockwork tells him that Vlad's machine would destroy the universe)
"Well, at least I built up an appetite. Not that I ever lost mine." (after learning that Clockwork knew Vlad was a ghost clone)
"Lie. Don't lie. I just want to lie down." (Clockwork apologizing for his deception)
"Doesn't anyone have anything better to do?" (After finding Clockwork, but realizing there is something wrong with him)
"Oh great. Just when I was finally going to get a nap." (After Evil Clockwork disappears)
"He'd better have snacks in that lair of his." (Being challenged by Evil Clockwork)
"This guy really has to learn how to relax, like me." (Begging Clockwork to return to the Timeless Stardial to undo the effects of Vlad's machine)
"What a nut job. Might as well be a squirrel." (Before starting the final battle with Clockwork)
"I'll tell you what time it is. It's time for a nap." (After being defeated by Clockwork)
"Not this guy again. I'm done here." (Rematch with Clockwork)
"Wouldn't ya know it." (Clockwork replenishes his health bar)
"Good. I can go home now." (Freeing Clockwork from mind control)
"I honestly probably wouldn't have cared then either." (Clockwork explaining how he was affected by Vlad's machine)
"I guess you're just having one of those days. I can relate." (after defeating Clockwork in a post-game rematch)

Miscellaneous[]

"Hey, wait a minute, that's my line!" (When meeting Gary)
"Does she actually expect me to lug this thing around?" (After being given an energy dampener by Nora Wakeman)
"Figures." (Finding himself in the Timeless Stardial after defeating Vlad for the third time)

References[]

Garfield's side special has him throw splut pies, a running gag most prominently featured in the Splut Week strips (though Garfield is usually on the receiving end).
Garfield's light back air is based on his dab from the 11/03/2017 strip.
Garfield's down strong is based on the Garfield & Friends opening.
Garfield's dash attack is based on his late-night performances atop the fence, which often feature his tap-dancing.
Garfield's Super draws inspiration from the running gag of Garfield hallucinating living food after being put on a diet.
Garfield's sub-taunt is a recreation of this piece of artwork.
Both of Garfield's idle animations are a recreation of these stock poses.
Garfield's down throw comes from the 10/06/1980 strip.

Gallery[]

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 - Official Garfield Spotlight

Trivia[]

One of Garfield's alternate costumes was originally supposed to be "Garfello" from the comic strip "Garfield Meets The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", which art director Diego Hernandez described as "one of the coolest costumes in the game". While the costume had to be removed for unknown reasons, its textures are still present in the game's files.
Because Garfield only speaks in his thoughts, Vlad Plasmius and Clockwork have additional lines of dialogue in the Campaign acknowledging that he doesn’t verbally talk (and being rather annoyed by it).
Garfield's Super was originally planned to feature him inhaling a large amount of food, healing himself. This was changed due to it being difficult to balance.
Garfield's neutral special originally featured him smoking a pipe in reference to the infamous 7/27/1978 comic, commonly known as the Pipe Strip. This was changed due to censorship guidelines.^[1]
Like Reptar, Vlad Plasmius, Nora Wakeman, and Clockwork have additional lines of dialogue in the Campaign.
When granted to defeat Clockwork, Plankton, Garfield, Korra, Donatello, April, Gerald, Nigel, Jenny, Ren & Stimpy, Zuko, and Rocksteady are the only fighters to use the same quote when battling player in mind-control.
Plankton, El Tigre, Rocko, Jimmy Neutron, Garfield, Grandma Gertie, Gerald, Nigel Thornberry, Zim, Reptar, and Ren & Stimpy are the only 11 characters whose dialogue renders that are full-on renders
SpongeBob, Garfield and Azula are the only 3 playable characters whose battle quotes were used in Campaign Mode