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.
Plot[]
SpongeBob and Patrick are blowing bubbles at Jellyfish Fields. SpongeBob blows 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 invite 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, known as the Pontifex, 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.
Gameplay[]
The game is a 3D sidescroller set across three worlds: Bikini Bottom, Mu Continent, and Atlantis. Two characters are played at the same time: the player character and the partner character. The former is the character being controlled, while the latter is the character who follows around. The player can switch between the player and partner characters anytime through the touch screen, while the gameplay happens at the top screen. To change the pair of characters being used, the player must find a special door. Both characters must reach the door to the next area in order to proceed. The main collectibles are the Melody Shells, which are used to perform special moves. In addition to the platforming stages, the game also features mini-games.
Characters[]
Playable[]
Non-playable[]
Enemies[]
- Jellyfish
- Blue jellyfish
- Green jellyfish
- Ghost jellyfish
- Clams
- Magenta thug
- Pale anakiwa thug
- Light brown thug
- Blue thug
- Black jellyfish
- Magma jellyfish
- Diamond jellyfish
- Steel jellyfish
- Atlantean royal guards
- Atlantean robots
Bosses[]
- Sandy Cheeks
- Light blue diamond
- Gears
- Queen jellyfish
- Royal Guard Commander
- Plankton's tank
Idle animations[]
- SpongeBob: Sits on the ground and plays his nose like a flute.
- 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[]
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis - Full Nintendo DS walkthrough
Backwards compatibility[]
- Nintendo 3DS - The Nintendo DS version can be played to any of the Nintendo 3DS family systems.
Trivia[]
General[]
- This version of the game was 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 as well as the other versions of the game, the characters never stop in the lost continent of Mu to refuel. This subplot only happens in this version.
- This version shares most of the same images for the cutscenes with the GBA version due to having the same developer.
- However, some lines are slightly different and certain images were recontextualized due to minor plot changes.
- The Royal Guard Commander is larger compared to the GBA version.
- Unlike the GBA version, the designs for the enemy thugs in this game are completely original.
- In this version, Squidward is only unlocked as a playable character after the game is finished.
- The 3D models in this game would later be reused in Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition and the DS version of SpongeBob's Truth or Square.
- The Japanese cover of this version 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.
Episode references[]
- A ship resembling the Flying Dutchman's ship from "Shanghaied" is seen in the Mu Continent.
Cultural references[]
- The Mu Continent is a reference to the mythical lost continent of the same name.
Back/International covers[]
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Cartridge[]
Print advertisement[]
External links[]
- DS version at IGN