Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition

 DS
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 15, 2008
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. VideoGamer
    80
    Although it's based on an idea we've seen before, the use of SpongeBob gives it a much broader appeal and the gameplay here seems slightly more refined.
  2. Modojo
    80
    Although Drawn to Life: SpongeBob Squarepants Edition is a great game for fans of the little yellow sponge, we feel it could alienate older gamers who enjoyed the premier release of the Drawn to Life series.
  3. Worth Playing
    80
    I definitely enjoyed Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants, and it's probably the best SpongeBob SquarePants game we've seen in the past few years.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    78
    Highly amusing premise, but as the game goes on, the returns diminish sharply. Do give it a whirl though. [Dec 2008, p.68]
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  6. IGN
    75
    Whether it's out of respect for the original team or because it's a better game, I'd rather play the original Drawn to Life over this cash-in. But hey, even I can see that the Spongebob Edition isn't a bad kid-focused title -- it's built off a great foundation.
  7. Nintendo Power
    70
    The game's 20 levels (including vehicle chases) give you plenty of play, but the reason to pick it up is to flex your creative muscles. [Nov 2008, p.104]
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  8. GameZone
    70
    A solid buy for Drawn to Life fans, kids who love SpongeBob, and anyone who likes to draw.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition is easily the lesser of the two different versions of the game. It ditches some of what makes Drawn to Life so enjoyable, in favor of pandering to the kiddy crowd. The move is successful – any young SpongeBob fan is going to love this title – yet most gamers should do themselves a favor and just go with the original.
  10. GamePro
    70
    Some youngsters might get impatient with stopping the action to draw every little nick-nack in the game (which requires a lot of sheathing and unsheathing the stylus), but those with an artistic flair will have a great time.
  11. Thunderbolt
    60
    While it inevitably outstays its welcome a little too soon, Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition is a charming little game that commands respect for not ending up as another dreadful spin-off that relies entirely on its cover-star, and not the actual gameplay.
  12. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    51
    Younger gamers and good artists might get more out of it but we'd much rather let Miyamoto draw out characters for us, thank you very much. [Nov 2008, p.103]
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  13. 1UP
    42
    The game's run-and-bop antics unfold in the charming SpongeBob universe, but the portrayal of the characters falls flat and feels like a joke that never reaches the punch line.

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#69 Best DS Game of 2008
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#33 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#34 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Scottfootlicker
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    After 30 long years of my grueling life I came home to find this on my kitchen counter I don't know where it came from but it made my lifeAfter 30 long years of my grueling life I came home to find this on my kitchen counter I don't know where it came from but it made my life anew it help married and have kids and I named my kids after this game 98/100… Full Review »
  2. Therealspingleb
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    The game is honestly now my 3rd favorite ds game, right behind mario64ds and new super mario bros. It controls decently and the drawingThe game is honestly now my 3rd favorite ds game, right behind mario64ds and new super mario bros. It controls decently and the drawing mechanic is great (it is a bit buggy tho) and the idea of creating your own graphics was a very good idea, it deserves more recognition, good job THQ.… Full Review »
  3. DolphinReviews
    Aug 21, 2022
    7
    I have never been a fan of sponge bob but this game is surprisingly good. The platforming is very generic and bare bones, the drawn to lifeI have never been a fan of sponge bob but this game is surprisingly good. The platforming is very generic and bare bones, the drawn to life portion of the game is really fun. The inclusion of Doodle Bob was also nice.… Full Review »
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