• 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. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. 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. 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. 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.
  4. 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]
  5. 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.

Awards & Rankings

69
33
#33 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
34
#34 Most Shared DS Game of 2008
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. 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. 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. 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 »