Spongebob Squarepants The Movie - game

If I am not mistaken, my nephew is a huge Sponge Bob fan. He would love nothing more than to spend hours and hours sitting in front of a TV playing this game till his eyes started to look like those of this toon character.

In a time of crisis only one “man” can stand up to the forces of evil and save the day. In this instance that brave manly man is a macho sponge with pants of square.

The sinister Plankton, the proprietor of Chum Bucket has come up with his most diabolical plan to take control of the world, the dreaded Plan Z. After framing Mr. Krabs for the disappearance of King Neptune’s crown he steals Krabs recipe for the infamous Krabby Patty. How can stealing a recipe for a sandwich lead to world domination, you ask? It’s simple really. Give the people a souvenir bucket hat that turns them into brainless minions. Genius I tell you!

With the world around them falling apart it’s up to Spongebob and his buddy Patrick to set out on the dangerous road to Shell City to get Neptune’s crown back and prove Mr. Krabs is innocent. With the aide of the king’s daughter Mindy she’ll dispense advice and special abilities to you to help you on your quest of bikini proportions.

Gameplay: I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised with this game. Because it is based off of a children’s movie I had already had preconceptions that it would be mindless bargain bin gaming at best. Those preconceptions flew out the window as soon as I picked up the controller and it may shock you to know that Spongebob Squarepants the Movie is actually a competent platformer.

You start off as Mr. Absorbent himself in a dream sequence that involves a slice of cheese. As you make your way to the restaurant you have to karate punch and jump your way through enemies and ledges. Every enemy you defeat gives you Manliness Points, which can be used to upgrade health and power moves. Eating Krabby Patties replenishes your health and collecting Treasure Chests unlocks extra features.