The Nintendo DS version of SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis is a SpongeBob SquarePants video game for the Nintendo DS. The video game was developed by Altron and published by THQ. It is based on the TV episode of the same name.
Synopsis[]
At the beginning of the game, SpongeBob and Patrick are blowing bubbles. They blow one that is too large, and they get trapped inside it, taking them to a cave. In the cave, they discover parts of the Atlantean Amulet. After finding all ten pieces, the cave begins to collapse, and they must escape. After leaving the cave, the two go to have to save Bikini Bottom from an army of Ghost jellyfish and show the Amulet to Squidward at the museum. He realizes that by finding the Amulet, they can go to Atlantis.
They want to take Mr. Krabs, who agrees but makes SpongeBob and Patrick find his golden spatula first. After finding it, they try to get Sandy to come with them, who agrees under the condition that SpongeBob and Patrick defeat her in a karate match. After defeating Sandy, they head into the bus and fly to Atlantis, but run out of song fuel. The bus then crashes.
They discover that they are in the lost continent of Mu. The leader of Mu tells them that they can find sheet music for Squidward to play there, but they need to find the red and blue jewels to be able to access it in the ruins of Mu. They find both jewels and fight a boss for the sheet music, but they discover it is too dirty.
They head into the volcano to find a sacred fire flower that can make the music readable. Upon finding it, Squidward's clarinet has been stolen by a giant jellyfish, but they manage to recover it. Squidward plays the sheet music, providing the song fuel needed to reach Atlantis.
After reaching Atlantis, Lord Royal Highness lets them explore it. They travel through the treasure room, a science lab, a music room, and an industrial factory before they finally reach the world's oldest living bubble.
Unfortunately, SpongeBob and Patrick pop it, and the Atlanteans turn on them, forcing the two to have to escape quickly. After fighting through the Atlantean guards, they reach the courtyard of Atlantis, where Plankton pops out. They destroy Plankton's tank and return home to Bikini Bottom.
Characters[]
Playable[]
Non-playable[]
- Lord Royal Highness
- Atlantean citizens
- Atlantean Robots
- Gary the Snail (Appears inside SpongeBob's living room as well in the minigame section screen.)
- Sheldon J. Plankton
- Magenta thug
- Pale anakiwa thug
- Light brown thug
- Blue thug
- Jellyfish
- Blue jellyfish
- Green jellyfish
- Ghost jellyfish
- Black jellyfish
- Magma jellyfish
- Diamond jellyfish
- Steel jellyfish
- Hans
Bosses[]
- Queen jellyfish
- Royal Guard Commander
- Plankton's tank
- Sandy Cheeks
- Light blue diamond
- Gears
Idle Animations[]
- SpongeBob - Sits on the ground and plays his nose like a flute. The same one in the Game Boy Advance version.
- Patrick - Sits around, looks left and right, and then chews on one of his hands.
- Mr. Krabs - Hides in his shell.
- Sandy - Practices karate moves and excerises.
- Squidward - Ducks his head down and arms crossed.
Reception[]
According to review aggregator Metacritic, the Nintendo DS version received "mixed or average reviews."[1] An IGN review of the Nintendo DS version was headlined "SpongeBob actually managed to be boring." Likewise, the most-criticized aspects of all versions were the clunky camera control, the lackluster AI, and the annoying method of having to return to the start of the level to switch characters. It was also called "too short" and "too easy" for older gamers.[2]
Walkthrough[]
Backwards Compatibility[]
- Nintendo 3DS - The Nintendo DS version can be played to any of the Nintendo 3DS family systems.
Trivia[]
General[]
- All versions of the game (with the exception of the Wii version) were released 20 days before the episode premiered.
- This version was also released as part of a bundle with a SpongeBob Nintendo DS Lite/Nintendo DSi case.
- In the episode, they never stop in the lost continent of Mu to refuel, which only happens in the Nintendo DS version of this game.
- In this version, Squidward is not a playable character until after the game is finished.
- The Japanese of this version cover has a smiling SpongeBob, looking up at the amulet, whilst in every other version, he looks directly in front of him with a determined look.
Cultural references[]
- Mu (mythical lost continent) - The Mu world is a reference to the mythical lost continent of the same name. Exclusively in the Nintendo DS version, Mu is featured as the second world in-between Bikini Bottom and Atlantis.
Episode references[]
- A golden spatula can be seen, this is a reference to the episode "Plankton!," Plankton offers SpongeBob a golden spatula.
- King Jellyfish from "I'm Your Biggest Fanatic" is a boss in the game.
- The Flying Dutchman's ship from "Shanghaied" is seen when Patrick and Mr Krabs are trying to get the blue crystal.
Back/International covers[]
Cartridge[]
Print advertisement[]
External links[]
- DS version at IGN
References[]