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This is the page about the video game. For other uses, see The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (disambiguation).
Video game

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: The Video Game (abbreviated to The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie or often The SpongeBob Movie Game) is a SpongeBob SquarePants video game released for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, PC, and Mac. The console versions were developed by Heavy Iron Studios. The Game Boy Advance version was developed by WayForward Technologies. The PC version was developed by AWE Games. The Mac version was developed by Aspyr. All versions were published by THQ. It is based on the SpongeBob feature film The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and was released on October 27, 2004 in North America, and February 18, 2005 in Europe. This video game was released one year after Battle for Bikini Bottom and the console version plays very similarly to that game.

Description[]

Bigger! Better! More Absorbent! Join SpongeBob and Patrick on their most perilous journey ever to a mysterious place no sea creature has ever returned from. Only you can help them save Mr. Krabs and all of Bikini Bottom from Plankton's dreaded "Plan Z."

Cast[]

Additional voices (console version)[]

Additional voices (PC version)[]

  • Michael Barnes
  • Bryn Schurman
  • Julia Newby
  • Steve McCormick
  • Joe Abbati
  • Trevor Talbird
  • Mark Bradshaw
  • Rick Daniels
  • David Alt

Plot[]

Console version[]

The plot is very similar to the film. King Neptune's crown has been stolen by Plankton and SpongeBob and Patrick must retrieve it from where Plankton sold it to Shell City. A few areas in the game are not seen in the film, such as where SpongeBob and Patrick must escape Gooberland (their dreams) by following the Goofy Goober in the Patty Wagon. Much of the locations in the game greatly exaggerate the film's screen time; for example, SpongeBob never had to tour "Planktopolis" in the film, but he does so in the game. And later again to the Krusty Krab 2, in the Patty Wagon. (requiring several Goober Tokens to get it back as this is in their reality, not their dreams)

PC version[]

The gameplay has features that are reminiscent of point-and-click adventure games, similar to that in Employee of the Month and the PC version of Lights, Camera, Pants! It mainly follows around SpongeBob and Patrick in a various number of locations. The game consists of 8 chapters that loosely follow the plot of the film, with additional story details being described in cutscenes between chapters that feature narration over still pictures.

Game Boy Advance version[]

There are six worlds to progress through, plus many bonus levels. Unlike the console versions, there is no save feature; instead, players are given a variety of level passwords as they progress through the game.

Versions[]

There are five versions of the game:

  • The Game Boy Advance version.
  • The console versions on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
  • The PC version.
  • The mobile phone version.
  • The PlayStation 3 Digital Download.

Console versions[]

There are 18 levels in the game that edge around the storyline of the movie.

Characters[]

Playable[]

  • SpongeBob (one of the two main protagonists): A happy yellow sponge who fry cooks at the Krusty Krab and goes to get King Neptune's crown. His attacks are mostly distance-based. All of his moves have been copied from Battle for Bikini Bottom, but have changed their look, as all of his moves in Battle for Bikini Bottom had a bubble aesthetic. His disadvantage is that some enemies (like the Spinner) are resistant to his attacks. SpongeBob is also physically weaker than Patrick, so in some areas, he may need Patrick to cross.
    • Attacks:
      • Karate Spin: SpongeBob's basic attack in which he uses his red karate gloves to attack. When upgraded, they become metal gloves and can reflect enemy projectiles back at them (Flinger, Popper, and MERV). They also do more damage to enemies, usually making them take one less hit to kill. Basically the Bubble Spin from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
      • Bash: SpongeBob's secondary attack in which he flies into the air and uses a red boxing glove to attack enemies directly above him (Flinger, MERV), push buttons and hit floating crates. When upgraded, it becomes a spiked metal glove that will stick to things and detonate, destroying anything in the explosion range. They also do more damage than the unupgraded variant. It is available when SpongeBob has 5 Goofy Goober tokens. Basically the Bubble Bash from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
      • SpongeBowl: SpongeBob's third attack in which he rolls a yellow bowling ball that can press buttons, defeat enemies and destroy crates. When upgraded, it becomes a spiked bomb that can destroy nearby things and detonate destroying everything in an explosion range. It is available when SpongeBob has 20 Goofy Goober Tokens. Basically the Bubble Bowl from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
      • Sonic Wave: SpongeBob's long-ranged attack in which he uses a guitar and portable amp to send a wave of energy that can be steered to press far-off buttons, and destroy distant enemies or crates. When upgraded, it becomes SpongeBob's "Goofy Goober Guitar" that sends a wave of energy that can lock on to even further targets, also doing more damage. It can only be used for six seconds and will destroy on impact. It is available when SpongeBob has 40 Goofy Goober Tokens. Essentially the Cruise Bubble from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Patrick: (one of the two main protagonists), A happy pink starfish and best friend of SpongeBob. His attacks are primarily physical. Patrick's main disadvantage is that he is slower than SpongeBob and some enemies (Flinger, Popper, and MERV) are unaffected and harder for him to defeat. Interestingly, unlike SpongeBob, Patrick's move set was not simply copied from Battle for Bikini Bottom but has been tweaked to make him much more versatile. This is most likely because the player could also play as Sandy in Battle for Bikini Bottom, so they made up for that by improving and changing Patrick's moves, one of which is actually one of Sandy's moves from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
    • Attacks:
      • Star Spin: Patrick's basic attack in which spins his arms to attack. When upgraded, it is a stronger spin that can reflect enemy projectiles, (Flinger, Popper, MERV) and do more damage to enemies. The Star Spin replaces Patrick's Belly Attack from Battle for Bikini Bottom, which only attacked in one direction.
      • Cartwheel: Patrick's new secondary attack in which he does a fast cartwheel that destroys anything in his path. It can be useful for destroying groups of enemies or making escapes. When upgraded, it resembles an orange comet with a tail and shield that destroys anything that comes too close. Available when Patrick has 2 Goofy Goober Tokens.
      • Smash: Patrick's third move in which he jumps into the air and lands on his butt destroying enemies, particularly ones with a defense on the sides but not from above like Spinners, breaking through floors and pressing buttons on the ground. When upgraded, he lands on his belly, stunning nearby enemies thereby allowing him to pick up and throw them (When he earns the "Throw Move"), as well as doing more damage. Available when Patrick has 10 Goofy Goober Tokens. Similar to his Belly Flop move in Battle for Bikini Bottom.
      • Throw Move: Patrick's long-ranged attack in which he can pick up, carry and throw crates, throw fruits, freezy fruits and stunned enemies (via his "Smash Attack") to press distant buttons, TVs (the level "Shell City, Dead Ahead"), destroy enemies, and (for freezy fruits) freeze water, oil, and lava. When upgraded, he spins around, allowing him to hit even further targets and do more damage. Available when Patrick has 25 Goofy Goober Tokens. Patrick can still use the non-upgraded move by tapping the button. He could do exactly the same thing in Battle for Bikini Bottom.
      • Swing: A move in which Patrick can swing from a floating block of ice with his tongue over large gaps (though it is unable to be used as an actual attack, it is still counted as one). This is what Sandy did in Battle for Bikini Bottom, who could swing from Texas Trailer Hitches with her lasso.

Non-Playable[]

  • Dennis: The game's secondary antagonist, Dennis is a hitman hired by Plankton to kill SpongeBob and Patrick before they get the crown, who grows a personal vendetta against them after they get him stepped on by the Cyclops. He tracks them for most of the game and is the boss of two boss levels. He is the only person in the game who is not voiced by their original actor from the movie. Dennis is voiced by Alec Baldwin in the film, and Fred Tatasciore in the game.
  • Mr. Krabs: A greedy but understandable crab who owns the Krusty Krab. He has a brief but major role in the game, as he is frozen by King Neptune for supposedly stealing his crown and would be executed should the crown not be discovered.
  • Squidward: A lazy, grumpy, octopus who is a cashier at the Krusty Krab. He was chosen over SpongeBob to be the manager of the Krusty Krab 2 and discovers Plankton's plan before anyone else does, but besides that, he has no real impact on the story. He's only in the PC version.
  • Plankton: Mr. Krabs' nemesis, proprietor of the Chum Bucket, and the main antagonist of the game. He frames Mr. Krabs for the theft of the crown, steals his secret formula for the Krabby Patty, and takes over Bikini Bottom using mind control helmets.
  • Karen: The Chum Bucket's main computer system and the one who gives Plankton "Plan Z." She is in the cutscenes of the console version and is able to be talked to in the PC level "Evil Under the Sea."
  • King Neptune: The bald (or "thinning," as he puts it) and somewhat cruel ruler of the sea, he is tricked by Plankton into thinking Mr. Krabs stole his crown and is the final boss.
  • Mindy: King Neptune's kind teenage daughter who helps SpongeBob and Patrick on their adventure to recover her father's crown.
  • Phil: An orange fish who had a Krabby Patty with no cheese.
  • Frogfish: A giant monster that tries to eat SpongeBob and Patrick, and is the first boss.
  • Floyd and Lloyd: Two fish who live in the Gas station.
  • Thief: A thug who took the Patty Wagon just like in the movie, and he is also the Slammer in the boss arena for "Dennis Strikes Back!"
  • Ice cream lady: A tongue that's part of the frog fish monster.
  • Jelly Stinger: A thug who appears in one of the cutscenes.
  • Brown tall fish: A thug who appears in one of the cutscenes.
  • Trench monsters: A group of monsters.
  • The Cyclops: Unintentionally acting as a villain, the Cyclops who captures SpongeBob and Patrick is actually a human man wearing swimming gear who owns a seaside knick-knack shop. The only level he appears in is "Google-Eyes and Smelly Knick Knacks," where he constantly pops up out of nowhere as SpongeBob and Patrick pass by.
  • David Hasselhoff: For no particular reason, the Hoff helps SpongeBob and Patrick get back to Bikini Bottom, and he is also the boss arena for "Dennis Strikes Back!"
  • Sandy: An intelligent Texan squirrel who is friends with SpongeBob and Patrick. Sandy has two lines in the movie and is only seen in the game in "Welcome to Planktopolis... Minions" running on a hamster wheel in the background.
  • Mrs. Puff: A pufferfish who's always losing her temper due to SpongeBob's terrible driving skills. She is mentioned in the game.
  • Gary: SpongeBob's snarky pet snail who is only seen very briefly in the film, but appears in the first level of the PC version.
  • Robo-Patrick: A robotic clone of Patrick who first appears in Battle for Bikini Bottom, and the only level he appears in is "Sundae Driving" in a picture frame.

Levels[]

There are four types of levels: Platforming, Driving, Sliding, and Bosses. Platforming levels feature "extra" sub-levels including "Floating Block Challenge," "SpongeBall Challenge," "Sonic Wave Guitar Challenge," and "Combat Arena Challenge." Driving and Sliding levels each have 3 other tasks; two-time challenges and a ring challenge.

The following is a list of levels within the game:

  • No Cheese!: The first level in the game. Based on his dream of being promoted manager of the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob is rushing to the Krusty Krab to investigate the situation there.
  • I'm Ready... Depression: Both of them hungover on ice cream, Patrick strolls through Goofy Goober's Ice Cream Party Boat in an attempt to retrieve SpongeBob so they can leave. Mindy grants Patrick his Cartwheel ability when he has 2 Goofy Goober Tokens.
  • Sandwich Driving 101: The beginning of SpongeBob and Patrick's journey to Shell City and the first Patty Wagon level, they drive the Patty Wagon out of Bikini Bottom.
  • Three... Thousand Miles to Shell City: In a vast desert, SpongeBob must destroy Plankton's hypnotizing radio towers in order to prevent more fish from becoming his minions. Mindy grants SpongeBob his Bash ability in this level when he has 4 Goofy Goober Tokens.
  • Rub a Dub Dub, Slip Slide in the Tub: The first Slide level in the game, SpongeBob and Patrick take out the last of Plankton's radio towers.
  • Bubble Blowing Baby Hunt: Patrick must traverse through the Thug Tug Bar and obtain the key to the Patty Wagon while avoiding the dangerous thugs. Mindy grants Patrick his Smash ability in this level when you have 10 Goofy Goober Tokens.
  • No Weenie Parking Anytime: Despite obtaining the key, the gates to the open road are locked, so SpongeBob and Patrick have to drive the Patty Wagon around the bar and obtain the five keys to unlock the gates.
  • I'll Let You Pet Mr. Whiskers: In the first boss level of the game, Patrick must defeat the frogfish and the ice cream lady.
  • Rock Slide: Having become men, SpongeBob and Patrick slide down the slopes of the monster trench and reach the bottom while avoiding the monsters.
  • Now That We're Men...: SpongeBob is challenged with traveling through the monstrous trench and getting to the other side alive. Mindy grants SpongeBob his SpongeBowl ability when he has 20 Goofy Goober Tokens.
  • Shell City, Dead Ahead: In a trashed area of the ocean, Patrick must destroy Plankton's hypnotizing TV's. Mindy grants Patrick his Throw ability in this level when already collected 25 Goofy Goober Tokens.
  • Name's Dennis...: The second boss level of the game, Patrick must battle and save SpongeBob from Dennis.
  • Sundae Driving: In a surreal Goofy Goober dream world, SpongeBob and Patrick must follow Goofy Goober, who leads the way out of Gooberland.
  • Google-Eyes and Smelly Knick Knacks: Having reached Shell City, SpongeBob and Patrick finally obtain King Neptune's crown. They slide on the hoses and cables of the gift shop and must find a way out while avoiding the Cyclops.
  • Dennis Strikes Back!: SpongeBob must defeat a deformed Dennis in their final confrontation on David Hasselhoff's back.
  • Welcome to Planktopolis... Minions: Having returned to Bikini Bottom thanks to the Hoff, SpongeBob and Patrick find it has been converted into Planktopolis, and SpongeBob must use his Sonic Wave Guitar (which is granted by Mindy in this level when he has 40 Goofy Goober Tokens) to destroy three giant Plankton statues to break his control over the Bucketheads.
  • Drive of the Knucklehead-McSpazitron: With a fully repaired Patty Wagon, SpongeBob and Patrick must drive through the dangerous streets of Planktopolis and return Neptune's crown before it's too late. Mindy magically brings back the Patty Wagon when they have 50 Goofy Goober Tokens.
  • Turn the Tables on Plankton: In the final boss level of the game, SpongeBob must use King Neptune's own trident against him to free him from Plankton's control.

Bonus Levels[]

  • Combat Arena Challenge: A giant arena of enemies being spawned by giant Plankton heads on top of Jellyfish Fields plateau. This challenge appears in four levels: "I'm Ready... Depression," "Bubble Blowing Baby Hunt," "Now That We're Men..." and "Welcome To Planktopolis... Minions."
  • Floating Block Challenge: Patrick hops across a set of blocks, trying to reach the goal before time runs out. The blocks may be spinning, rotating, dissolving, bouncy, icy or spiky. This challenge appears in three levels: "Three... Thousand Miles To Shell City," "Now That We're Men..." and "Shell City, Dead Ahead."
  • SpongeBall Challenge: SpongeBob transforms into a ball to roll across a course. The obstacles can include moving blocks, windmills, tunnels, fragile boards, steam blowers, and rotating panels. This challenge appears in four levels: "Three... Thousand Miles To Shell City," "Bubble Blowing Baby Hunt," "Shell City, Dead Ahead" and "Welcome To Planktopolis... Minions."
  • Sonic Wave Guitar Challenge: SpongeBob must fly the Sonic Wave around the level through rings and secret tunnels, trying not to collide with anything. This challenge appears in three levels: "I'm Ready... Depression," "Bubble Blowing Baby Hunt," and "Shell City, Dead Ahead."

Items[]

  • Goofy Goober Tokens: These are the main items in the game which are needed to learn new techniques from Mindy in order to progress through the levels. The player can earn Goofy Goober Tokens by completing various tasks within the levels and some can only be accessed once SpongeBob and Patrick get certain moves. There are a total of 68 Goofy Goober Tokens in the game, and collecting them all will unlock a bonus cutscene after defeating King Neptune. Goofy Goober Tokens are extremely similar to Battle for Bikini Bottom's Golden Spatulas.
  • Manliness Points: Items that take the form of dumbbells and weights, and collecting them will fill up the Manliness Meter on the upper-right corner of the screen. Once the meter reaches a certain limit, the player will be given the chance to upgrade one of SpongeBob and Patrick's health and techniques. Each Manliness Point has a different value depending on what type of dumbbell one collects. Red ones are worth 1 point, yellow ones are worth 2 points, green ones are worth 5 points, blue ones are worth 10 points, and pink ones are worth 50 points. The player can earn Manliness Points by finding them on the ground, breaking open crates, and defeating enemies. And if the player destroys multiple crates and defeats multiple enemies in a single attack, the player can earn bonus Manliness Points from smash combos. It should be noted however that the value of Manliness Points will drop over time the longer the player stays in the same level, eventually reaching a point where crates, enemies, and combos only give out one Manliness Point each. This is to prevent excessive grinding and prompt the player to proceed to the next level at a steady pace. Manliness Points are extremely similar to Battle for Bikini Bottom's Shiny Objects.
  • Treasure Chests: Items that are often hidden throughout the levels and collecting them will unlock special bonuses in the game. Ranging from artwork, soundbites, cutscenes, costumes, and special game mods. Most are found in hidden spots of the levels while some need to appear by completing a task or puzzle. There are a total of 42 Treasure Chests in the game. Treasure Chests are similar to Patrick's socks from Battle for Bikini Bottom, as both are collectibles scattered throughout the game.
  • Crates: Breakable items that give out Manliness Points. There are five types of crates in the game, and each has a unique perk on how to deal with them.
    • Plan Z Supply Crate: Wooden crates with Plankton's image on them that are often found in stack formations and are the most common type of crate out there. They are the easiest to break open. Similar to the Wood Tiki in Battle for Bikini Bottom.
    • Balloon Box: It is just a box floating in the air on a balloon that can only be destroyed with air-based techniques like SpongeBob's Bash and Patrick's Throw. They can also be used as platforms to cross gaps. This item is similar to the Floating Tiki in Battle for Bikini Bottom.
    • Plan Z Computer: Computers that can detect SpongeBob and Patrick's presence and disappear when they come to close, only reappearing when they back out a certain distance. They can only be destroyed by an explosion from a Thunder Barrel or long-range techniques like SpongeBob's SpongeBowl or Patrick's Throw. Similar to the Shhh Tiki in Battle for Bikini Bottom. However, unlike the Shhh Tiki, the computers will disappear even if SpongeBob sneaks to it.
    • Thunder Barrel: Red barrels that are explosive and once touched, will detonate after a few seconds. The blast wave from the barrels will hurt the player if the player is too close to them and they will destroy any nearby crates and enemies in their vicinity. They can also set off other Thunder Barrels in a chain reaction. Similar to the Thunder Tiki in Battle for Bikini Bottom.
    • Steel Safe: Very hard safes that are invulnerable to normal means of attack and can only be destroyed by an explosion from a Thunder Barrel or upgraded techniques. Their durability also means that they can be used to get to higher inclines by stacking them, and they can sometimes be even more useful for carrying over obstacles than a Throw Fruit. Similar to the Stone Tiki in Battle for Bikini Bottom.

Enemies[]

As one plays the game the player will encounter different enemies which have different ways of being defeated.

  • Jellyfish: Jellyfish roam many areas in the sea and can be very aggressive if provoked. They attack SpongeBob and Patrick by stinging them and are very slow, which gives both the strategy to quickly attack them before they zap them. Jellyfish are also seen in Battle for Bikini Bottom (except the PC version). They can hurt SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy too, but they aren't too common and they don't get any Shiny Objects for defeating them. Also, there are pink jellyfish and purple jellyfish in Battle for Bikini Bottom, while only the pink ones are in this game.
  • Critter: Critters are the same as Jellyfish, except with a bucket helmet.
  • Fogger: Foggers are chubby enemies that have incredibly bad breath, of which is their attack. They breathe a cloud of stink that can make SpongeBob and Patrick faint and it must fade away before it's safe. Foggers are similar to Chomp-Bots from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Slammer: Slammers are slim and armed with a hammerlike tool and can perform an overhead slam attack, which can knock SpongeBob and Patrick out and give them a headache upon impact. They also create a small shock wave. Slammers are similar to Ham-Mers from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Flinger: Flingers are enemies that float above the ground in a safety float and are immune to spin attacks, and attacks by spitting a glob of goo that, once hit, not only hurts SpongeBob and Patrick and makes the ground slippery, if SpongeBob or Patrick is to ever dodge, it will leave a puddle that lasts for an amount of time. Of all the Bucketheads, Flingers seem to be the most stupid, due to how they behave and attack. Their goo can also be deflected with an upgraded spin attack. Flingers are similar to Slicks in Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Spinner: Spinners are enemies with a guard worm that spins around to attack. Spinners are similar to G-Loves from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Turret: Turrets are enemies that hide in a barrel. If SpongeBob and Patrick get close to it, it will pop out and shoot rockets at them. Turrets are somewhat similar to Tar-Tars from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Popper: Poppers are enemies which fire 3 or 7 blobs at a time. If SpongeBob and Patrick get too close or if it's hit by projectiles, but not killed, it burrows to a different area. This enemy has a weak point. Similar to Arf from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Mini-MERV: Mini-MERVs are enemies that float above SpongeBob and Patrick and, if they get too close, fires a laser. Mini-MERVs are similar to BZZT-Bots and Monsoons from Battle for Bikini Bottom. The laser attack is similar to Sleepy-Time's attack, but even if SpongeBob sneaks upon it, Mini-MERVs will still attack you.
  • MERV: Similar to Mini-MERVs, yet also shoots out rockets at SpongeBob and Patrick and has more health. The laser beam on the bottom of their machine is bigger, allowing them to deflect the SpongeBowl, but not the explosion of an upgraded SpongeBowl. Oddly enough, it appears before Mini-MERVs ("Now That We're Men..." Combat Arena Challenge). Similar to Chuck and Sleepy-Time from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • Spawner: Spawners are machines that shoot projectiles which turn into enemies. Spawners are similar to Duplicatotron 1000s from Battle for Bikini Bottom.

Bosses[]

  • Frogfish ("I'll Let You Pet Mr. Whiskers"): The first boss of the game before SpongeBob and Patrick head to the Trenches. After SpongeBob gets caught by the frogfish, Patrick goes out to rescue him. The frogfish charges at Patrick, so he must dodge him and use his Cartwheel to knock him off the edge. After doing it several times, he sends out his tongue which at first slams and then does a spin attack at Patrick. During the process, the frogfish also spits goo at him.
  • Dennis ("Name's Dennis..."): The assassin hired by Plankton to stop SpongeBob and Patrick. Throughout the fight, Dennis will use SpongeBob as a hockey stick and whack old toilets (which release a toxic gas ring if it hits the ground) at Patrick. Patrick must either deflect the toilets with his upgraded star spin or throw melons at him. As Dennis' health decreases, he summons Spinners into the arena. Once he's defeated, he gets stepped on by the Cyclops.
  • Deformed Dennis ("Dennis Strikes Back!"): After SpongeBob and Patrick get King Neptune's crown and a lift from David Hasselhoff, the Cyclops’ boot returns, along with Dennis! This time, he throws several daggers at SpongeBob. Directly approaching him doesn't work, as he just leaps to a different spot. The strategy to beating him is to use the SpongeBowl or deflect his daggers using an upgraded spin attack. As Dennis' health decreases, he calls in Slammers into the arena. Once he's defeated again, Dennis gets hit by an oncoming boat. This is the only boss level not to take place underwater.
  • Buckethead King Neptune ("Turn the Tables on Plankton"): Being the king of the sea, King Neptune can't be harmed by any of SpongeBob's attacks, and he will hit him (but not damage him) if he gets too close, or block the Sonic Wave attack with his trident. For the first round, Neptune shoots fire at SpongeBob. During the part when he reloads his trident, SpongeBob can hit all the tables with his karate spin. If he dodges Neptune's attacks twice without getting hit, he can quickly run behind the frozen Mr. Krabs. King Neptune then shoots a laser that reflects on all the tables and Mr. Krabs, stunning him. Once he's stunned, SpongeBob should hit him with the Sonic Wave. After Neptune loses a third of his health, he fires an electric wave at the floor. Repeat the same strategy as the first round. After Neptune loses another third of his health, he breaks the floor into several small platforms and call two Flingers for backup. Repeat the same strategy while dealing with the Flingers. Once he's defeated, the bucket breaks and SpongeBob wins the game. This is the only boss level to take place in Bikini Bottom.

PlayStation 3 version[]

On February 7, 2012, the console version came out on the PlayStation Store as a PS2 Classic, meaning it was the PlayStation 2 version emulated.[2] The emulation quality was poor, and the port was plagued with several technical issues:

  • All still images (such as in cutscenes and the pause menu) are noticeably blurry because they're upscaled in-engine rather than having their assets replaced.
  • The aspect ratio at which the game is rendered is the same as the PS2 version, and then is stretched to widescreen, giving a noticeably "squashed" look. Some HDTVs are capable of horizontally compressing the image to the proper aspect ratio, but this is not guaranteed, and needs to be done every time the TV is turned on.
  • All cutscenes using in-game graphics have severe audio synchronization issues, where they will start perfectly synced, but then a section of an audio clip will somehow play twice, causing all subsequent clips to play around a full second late.
  • There is a noticeable input lag. This is because the game is recognizing the controller (a DualShock 3 or a Sixaxis) as a DualShock 2 and must convert the input.

The game was removed from the PlayStation Store shortly after release for undisclosed reasons, but likely due to complaints about the flaws and technical issues listed above.

Game Boy Advance version[]

The Game Boy Advance version of the game is a 2D platformer similar to the likes of Super Mario. There are six worlds, each world containing 4 levels and a boss fight. The player navigates the levels as SpongeBob and Patrick and must traverse through each stage before time runs out.

World 1: Bikini Bottom

  • 1-1: Management Materials
  • 1-2: Hey Chum! (A reference to Hey Arnold!)
  • 1-3: Not a Kid
  • 1-4: Shell City Ahoy!
  • 1-Boss: Thug Fish

World 2: Coral Canyon

  • 2-1: Where's the Reef?
  • 2-2: 100 Leagues Down
  • 2-3: Stop for a Bite
  • 2-4: Man Babies
  • 2-Boss: Thug Tug Thug

World 3: Desert

  • 3-1: The Long Road
  • 3-2: On the Walk Again
  • 3-3: Sea Cave
  • 3-4: Yoodle-a-Sea-Doo! (A reference to the saying Yabba-Dabba-Doo! from The Flintstones)
  • 3-Boss: Ice Cream Monster

World 4: Trench

  • 4-1: Stairs of Fear
  • 4-2: Trench Bottom
  • 4-3: Stairs of Freedom
  • 4-4: Run Men, Run!
  • 4-Boss: Dennis

World 5: Shell City

  • 5-1: Escape!
  • 5-2: Burn Baby Burn
  • 5-3: Man Hands
  • 5-4: Shiny Crown
  • 5-Boss: Cyclops Battle

World 6: Hasselhoff's Bikini

  • 6-1: Hold the Hasselhoff
  • 6-Boss 1: The Return of Dennis
  • 6-2: Bottom Running
  • 6-3: Krusty Krab I
  • 6-4: Krusty Krab II
  • 6-Boss 2: King Neptune's Wrath

Bosses

PC version[]

Unlike the other versions of the game, the PC version has different gameplay and less levels. It has the same gameplay as the Employee of the Month video game, which is a point-and-click adventure. The game consists of 8 chapters. Also Plankton and Mindy are playable. Plankton is playable when you have to find Plan Z, and Mindy is playable in her castle in order to get out of the castle. Also, secondary antagonist, Dennis didn't make any appearance in the game.

Chapters[]

  • Love Thy Neighbor
  • Evil Under the Sea
  • Hit the Road
  • Free Mindy
  • Entrenched
  • A Pain in the Back
  • Shell City
  • Planktopolis

Characters exclusive to this version[]

Mobile version[]

There are four mini games and three gameplay modes.[3]

In the first one, SpongeBob finds himself seated at the counter of an ice cream shop. SpongeBob is fickle, so players must only gobble up specific kinds of ice cream, noted by a hungry thought balloon above SpongeBob's head. There are only two kinds of ice cream: sundae and banana split. The ice cream may shoot by at various speeds.
In the second one, players must guide the Pattywagon through a slalom-type course with gates along the seabed.
The two other mini-games include a bubble popping contest featuring Patrick, and a King Triton "shooting" game where you must use a trident to nail watery folk as they walk through the lobby of Mr. Krabs' burger barn.

The gameplay modes are:

  • Challenge Mode: This is designed to allow you to focus on a specific challenge from Travel Mode.
  • Travel Mode

Reception[]

While the PC and Game Boy Advance versions were barely reviewed at all, the console versions have received mixed to positive reviews, all 3 receiving about 70% on GameRankings, and ranging from 73-75 on Metacritic. IGN gave the game a 7.8 saying "Instead of settling on oversimplified gameplay, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie delivers an entertaining (and oftentimes challenging) mix of platform and driving sequences. Controls feel responsive and the camera rarely hinders your view of the action." Most reviewers also complimented the fact that it was a licensed game that didn't simply exploit the license in order to sell well, which it could've easily done considering SpongeBob's popularity.

The mobile phone version was said by Levi Buchanan of IGN to have mini-games that are "too simplistic for most gamers to enjoy for very long," compared to console versions of the game and the other games released by THQ Wireless (Bowling and Darts).

Despite its relative obscurity, the console versions of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and Battle for Bikini Bottom have developed a fairly sized cult following, claiming the two games are underrated and deserve more attention. Many old fans also have fond memories of playing the games as children.

The game sold well enough to achieve Greatest Hits on PlayStation 2, Platinum Hits on Xbox, and Player's Choice on GameCube.

Unused content[]

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Prerelease screenshot of "Rub a Dub Dub, Slip Slide in the Tub."

A "Goofy Goober Dream Platforming" level was planned for the game and was supposed to be set before Sundae Driving. References to this level can be found in concept art, showcasing a "Goofy Goober" variant for the enemies. In the game's code, there is text for five unused tasks related to this level.

According to concept art, SpongeBob and Patrick had a few more costumes planned that were cut from the final game. Such as a DoodleBob costume for SpongeBob and a Barnacle Boy costume for Patrick.

Backwards compatibility[]

The game has backward compatibility on the following systems:

  • Gamecube (requires GameBoy Player) - The GameBoy Player peripheral allows GBA games to be played on a GameCube.
  • Nintendo DS - The Game Boy Advance version can be played on either, a Nintendo DS or DS Lite.
  • PlayStation 3 (old models) - Launch models of PlayStation 3 that have 20 or 60 GB hard drives can play the PlayStation 2 disc. Later PlayStation 3 revisions, such as the Slim model are not compatible with the PlayStation 2 discs. The game has notable issues being run in this way, similar to the shortly released PS2 Classics version as listed above.
  • Wii - The disc of the GameCube version can be played on the Wii.
  • Xbox 360 - The disc of the Xbox version can be played on Xbox 360. However, there is an issue where some textures would occasionally load incorrectly.
  • Windows Vista onwards - The Windows version is backwards compatible to every version of Windows after XP.

Trivia[]

General[]

  • This video game was released 23 days before the actual movie was released in theaters.
  • The PC version is the 4th licensed SpongeBob video game to be developed by AWE Games. Following Operation Krabby Patty, Employee of the Month, & the PC version of Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • There is a glitch in the GameCube version where if one holds the X button before starting a SpongeBall challenge, the sound of SpongeBob charging a SpongeBowl is heard but it never ends unless you die or finish the challenge.
  • The menu theme from the PC version was actually used in another PC game named Age of Sail, a game released by TalonSoft in 1996.
  • In some of his combo moves, SpongeBob can be heard saying, "SuperSponge: saving the day!" This is a reference to the PlayStation andGame Boy Advance game SuperSponge.
  • The PC edition is the only version of this game told in chapters.
  • Even though the PC edition is meant for Windows XP, it will run on all versions of Windows from Windows Vista and above without compatibility mode.
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SpongeBob almost about to say David Hasslehoff's name before being cut off.

  • For some unknown reason, David Hasselhoff is never referred to by his actual name throughout the entire game; instead, bad word #11 (a reference to "Sailor Mouth") is used whenever it is uttered. This possibly might be because of royalty fees or because Nickelodeon didn't have the rights to use his name in video games.
    • However, in the GBA version, he is mentioned by his actual name.
  • Alec Baldwin does not reprise his role of Dennis in this game. Instead, Fred Tatasciore voices him here.
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PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits cover with the missing game logo.

  • Reportedly, on some copies of the PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits version, the game's logo is missing, possibly because of a printing error in manufacturing. Although the Nickelodeon logo is still left intact.
  • The Cover/Box art used for the European releases of the game was ripped straight from the poster for the film that this video game is based off of.
  • During the fifth chapter of the PC version, trying to make SpongeBob traverse the trench too soon causes him to say, "It's too foggy to see! I could get eaten by a Grue." This is a reference to Zork I: The Great Underground Empire, a popular PC text-based adventure game, where if one wandered into a dark location without any light source, the player would be unable to see. Shortly thereafter, the text would pop up saying, "You were eaten by a Grue."
  • Although the game is based on the movie, the Hotel Deep Six (Chapter 5) and Dr. Louie's Office (Chapter 6) from the PC version never appear in the actual movie.
  • Some scenes from the movie that are used in the game's slideshow cutscenes are different from the movie. For instance, the slideshow cut-scene where SpongeBob and Patrick meet Dennis, where it has been shortened down and Dennis' mask disappears when he is evilly laughing.
  • The game's title on the Mixer website and app is "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie" instead of "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie."
  • When compared to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions, the GameCube version has dimmer lighting, a lower framerate in driving levels, some details removed and scaled down textures due to the GameCube disc having less space than the PlayStation 2 and Xbox discs (which are DVDs).
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DVD-ROM.

  • Both the original DVD from 2005 and the 2014 re-release of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie contain a demo of the PC version of the video game, the demo is exactly the same as the original game, but if you complete the mission in which SpongeBob needs to brush his teeth, a screen which promotes the full version of the game will appear, and after that, the game will close itself.
  • The PlayStation 2 version of this game would later be bundled with Battle for Bikini Bottom in the Happy Squared Double Pack, which was released on March 3, 2009.
  • This is the 4th SpongeBob SquarePants video game to be released for the Game Boy Advance. The first 3 are SuperSponge, Revenge of the Flying Dutchman, and Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • The console versions have the same gameplay, while the Game Boy Advance and PC versions each have their own gameplay style.
  • The game was temporarily ported to the PlayStation 3 as a downloadable PS2 classic. However, the port received negative feedback due to many technical issues such as: the 4:3 display being stretched to fill a 16:9 aspect ratio, audio files suffering from delays of over a second during in-game cutscenes, noticeable input lag, and many other unspecified problems. The game was soon pulled from the PlayStation store without an explanation but many believe it was due to the issues.
  • Just before Mindy makes SpongeBob and Patrick "men" (before the level where you slide down the trench), Mindy's golden band around her left wrist vanishes, then appears again.
  • Towards the beginning of the movie, after Plankton has gone over Plan Z with himself, he is standing outside the Chum Bucket and The Chum Bucket is turned at a 90-degree rotation to the left of facing the Krusty Krab. In the next shot, it is facing the Krusty Krab.
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The Spongebob Squarepants Movie Video Game - What happens if Patrick enters the SWG challenge

  • Although the Sonic Wave Guitar is designed for SpongeBob, it will inform the player that only SpongeBob can use it if Patrick is standing on the guitar stand instead of him. Despite this, the guitar stand shows a drawing of a starfish on it instead of a sponge.
  • The Game Boy Advance version of this game and Lights, Camera, Pants! share the same sprites for SpongeBob and Patrick.

Errors[]

  • In the consoles versions of Dennis Strikes Back!, when SpongeBob is fighting Dennis on David Hasselhoff, a few bubbles appear despite the level taking place on land. This also happens in Google-Eyes and Smelly Knick Knacks when SpongeBob and Patrick hit Thunder Barrels and Balloon Boxs.

Cheat codes[]

In the console versions of the game, the player must hold and then press certain buttons to activate a cheat while the game is paused.

For GameCube, you must hold L and R and press the following buttons:

  • X, X, Y, Y, X, Y, Y, X - Double Manliness Points
  • X, X, X, X, Y, X, Y, X - Health upgraded to its max
  • X, Y, X, X, Y, X, Y, Y - Unlock all tasks
  • Y, Y, X, Y, X, X, Y, Y - Unlock all moves
  • Y, Y, Y, Y, X, Y, X, X - Unlocks Cave Patrick
  • Y, Y, Y, Y, X, Y, Y, Y - Unlock cave SpongeBob
  • Y, Y, Y, Y, X, Y, X, Y - Unlock Goofy Goober Patrick
  • Y, Y, Y, Y, X, Y, Y, X - Unlock Ripped Pants SpongeBob
  • Y, Y, X, Y, X, X, Y, X - Upgrade all moves

For PlayStation 2, hold L1, L2, R1, R2, then press these buttons:

  • Circle, Circle, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Square, Circle - Double Manliness points
  • Square, Square, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Circle, Square - Unlock Goofy Goober Patrick
  • Square, Square, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Circle, Circle - Unlock Patrick Caveman
  • Square, Square, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Square, Square - Unlock SpongeBob Caveman
  • Square, Square, Circle, Square, Circle, Circle, Square, Square - Unlocks all moves
  • Circle, Circle, Circle, Circle, Square, Circle, Square, Circle - Unlocks all six health slots
  • Circle, Square, Circle, Circle, Square, Circle, Square, Square - Unlocks all tasks
  • Square, Square, Circle, Square, Circle, Circle, Square, Circle - Upgrades all moves

For Xbox, the required holding buttons are the same as the GameCube version except that certain cheats do not work on that console:

  • X,X,X,X,Y,X,Y,X - Goofy Goober Patrick costume
  • X,X,Y,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X,Y,X,X - Have all coins
  • X.X,X,Y,X,X,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X - Max Health
  • X,X,X,X,Y,X,Y,Y - Patrick Caveman costume
  • X,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X - SpongeBob Caveman costume
  • X,X,X,X,Y,X,X,Y - SpongeBob Ripped Shorts costume
  • X,X,X,X,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X,X,X,X,X,Y - Super High Jump
  • X,X,X,Y,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X - Unlock All Extras
  • Y,Y,Y,Y,X,Y,X,Y - Unlock all health
  • X,X,Y,X,Y,Y,X,X - Unlock all moves
  • X,X,Y,X,Y,Y,X,Y - Unlock all moves to macho
  • Y,X,Y,Y,X,Y,X,X - Unlock all tasks
  • X,X,X,X,Y,X,X,X,X,X,Y,X,Y,X,Y,X - Unlock Everything

Easter eggs[]

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The Spongebob Squarepants Movie - Spongebob speaking but with Patrick's lines

  • In the level "Shell City, Dead Ahead," an old license plate reads "HVY IRN," an acronym of "Heavy Iron," the game's developer. Also, a golf iron has "Heavy Iron" embedded into it.
  • In the level "Three... Thousand Miles to Shell City," the character that isn't playing can be seen balancing on a rock, then falling off in the background.
  • If you enable all tasks with in-game cheats on the console versions of the game, it's possible for SpongeBob to use Patrick's voice in "I'm Ready... Depression" at the area where Patrick receives the Cartwheel move after obtaining two Goofy Goober Tokens. To achieve that, make sure you're playing a new game and enable the tasks cheat, go to the "I'm Ready... Depression" section and go to the Sonic Wave Guitar challenge there, when Patrick is on the guitar board, jump down to the room where the Goofy Goober Token is nearby the wall and switch to SpongeBob. When playing as SpongeBob, perform a wall jump back up to the guitar deck and jump off to the beginning of the level and playthrough until he reaches the area where Mindy gives Patrick the Cartwheel technique. However, SpongeBob cannot stick his tongue on the ice block here. To bypass the need for that, jump on the pipes, then jump off and use Karate Spin to reach the other side of the room. When he reaches the room with Mindy and it comes to SpongeBob talking, you will hear Patrick's lines. When you have two or more tokens, she will reward Patrick the Cartwheel technique using SpongeBob. When using SpongeBob in this room and not the first time speaking with Mindy, she will say "Well, hello there SpongeBob," instead of telling him that he still needs the required tokens to unlock the technique.
  • The robots from the preceding SpongeBob game, Battle for Bikini Bottom, make a cameo in the game as rotting junk in "Shell City, Dead Ahead."
  • In the PC version, in Squidward's house, there is a chalkboard displaying his new phone number and a picture of Flats the Flounder beating up SpongeBob from "The Bully."
  • In "Welcome to Planktopolis... Minions," when the player gets through the "Monument-al Destruction" task and the play are facing the lava pit, drop down to the right lower ledge and keep going right. When the player passes the corner, it will say "Heavy Iron's best times" with a leaderboard showing all the fastest racing times of the members of Heavy Iron Studios.
    • There's a jumpable area In the beginning of the level, where you're able to leave the main map and the game starts to glitch after awhile, this also happens when you jump off the map.
  • In "Welcome to Planktopolis... Minions," there is a part where one can see Patrick swinging and hanging from the ceiling while wearing a suit.
  • In PC version, when Plankton arrives in Neptune's castle, a graffiti can be seen on his left, which says "King Neptune is Baldy, I am not!"
  • In the level "Sundae Driving" inside the Goober World building, the player can see a piece concept art from Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  • In the level "Drive of the Knucklehead-McSpazitron," when the road is blocked, Patrick will occasionally say: "Maybe we shouldn't have stopped to use our gift receipt for Deam's Little Shop of Dried Fish Flakes and Flowers." This references Battle for Bikini Bottom as SpongeBob received a gift receipt for the same store when he defeated Robo-Sandy.
  • In the level "Three... Thousand Miles to Shell City," there is a combat area in the game. The combat area has 2 Spawners, 3 Krabby Patties, and a few shiny things. The player can only access this area once, after that one will no longer be able to access it again.
  • In the level "I'm Ready, Depression", if you swap characters. Instead of playing as a normal SpongeBob. You'll play as the drunken SpongeBob that pops up during the level.

Episode references[]

This game makes many references to the show. Despite that this game is based on the movie there are some references to the show.

  • SpongeGar and Patar from "Ugh" can be used cheat code for a costume for both SpongeBob and Patrick.
  • SpongeBob's unlockable costume is him in his Mermaid Man outfit from "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy."
  • SpongeBob's unlockable costume is him in his swim trunks from the episode "Ripped Pants."
  • SpongeBob and Patrick had some costumes that were never in the game from concept art from the episodes "Frankendoodle," "Big Pink Loser," "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy," and "Bubble Buddy."
  • In the episode "Hooky," SpongeBob gets his pants caught on a fishing hook. In some points of the game, SpongeBob can bungee-jump on the fishing hooks, with his pants caught on them of course.
  • Both of the gloves SpongeBob uses to punch himself from "I'm Your Biggest Fanatic" are used from SpongeBob's attacks.
  • During the intro of the PC version, after when Plankton hits one of the plum trees of Bikini Atoll and lands in the water he says "Well, this stinks." this line was from the episode "Plankton!"
  • In SpongeBob's Pineapple, the player will see the same pictures of SpongeBob from "Frankendoodle" and "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II."
  • A drawing of Flats the Flounder from "The Bully" can be seen in Squidward's house in the PC version.
  • Robot SpongeBob from "Welcome to the Chum Bucket" appears in the second level and final level in the PC version.
  • When the player upgrades Patrick's health meter, the background shows the flower beds from F.U.N..

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References[]

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