The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 96
  3. Negative: 2 out of 96
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  1. winterhombre
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Slightly inferior to Battle For Bikini Bottom but nevertheless a great game and one of my all-time favourites. Special recognition to the music (this applies to BFBB as well)
  2. Julstar
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    One of my first games I've ever played and also one of my absolute favorites! They took Battle for Bikini Bottom and simply improved it! You can now upgrade your moves, the gameplay is a bit repetitive but exactly at the optimal degree! The music is very good the level design is rich in variety and the mechanics are just AWESOME. But year sometimes having to collect a few more goofy gooberOne of my first games I've ever played and also one of my absolute favorites! They took Battle for Bikini Bottom and simply improved it! You can now upgrade your moves, the gameplay is a bit repetitive but exactly at the optimal degree! The music is very good the level design is rich in variety and the mechanics are just AWESOME. But year sometimes having to collect a few more goofy goober tokens sucks!… Expand
  3. cbalbi00
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    The best game in history, is one of the few games to which I have so much affection and also marks a very important stage in my life, a wave of nostalgia to my favorite game
  4. SimpsonFans
    Aug 4, 2016
    10
    This game is the best SpongeBob game and the best platform game out for the PS2! There's just so much to do and go but never gets annoying or frustrating. You can ride the Patty wagon, collect Goofy Goober tokens, earn fab combos, play as SpongeBob & Patrick, Go tongue boarding, Earn rewards, and so much more!!! This game is a must have for all SpongeBob fans and even if you're not reallyThis game is the best SpongeBob game and the best platform game out for the PS2! There's just so much to do and go but never gets annoying or frustrating. You can ride the Patty wagon, collect Goofy Goober tokens, earn fab combos, play as SpongeBob & Patrick, Go tongue boarding, Earn rewards, and so much more!!! This game is a must have for all SpongeBob fans and even if you're not really a fan of SpongeBob but love platform games, this game is still for you! Best PS2 Platform game ever!!!… Expand
  5. [Anonymous]
    Feb 18, 2005
    10
    This game is the best SpongeBob game and the best platform game out for the PS2! There's just so much to do and go but never gets annoying or frustrating. You can ride the Patty wagon, collect Goofy Goober tokens, earn fab combos, play as SpongeBob & Patrick, Go tongue boarding, Earn rewards, and so much more!!! This game is a must have for all SpongeBob fans and even if you're This game is the best SpongeBob game and the best platform game out for the PS2! There's just so much to do and go but never gets annoying or frustrating. You can ride the Patty wagon, collect Goofy Goober tokens, earn fab combos, play as SpongeBob & Patrick, Go tongue boarding, Earn rewards, and so much more!!! This game is a must have for all SpongeBob fans and even if you're not really a fan of SpongeBob but love platform games, this game is still for you! Best PS2 Platform game ever!!!… Expand
  6. aligamertv9999
    Dec 29, 2019
    0
    This game is good, But sadly i can't play it.. I'll try another website. (P.S I watch spongebob everyday)
  7. ChrisK.
    Jan 2, 2005
    8
    I would give it an 8.5 but the thing wouldn't let me... oh,well. This game accually gets hard at some points. You always end up saying "I have to get 5 flipping more! dang!"
  8. Jason
    Jul 12, 2008
    9
    It's kind of funny to see what kind of ratings some of these games get from the "pros". This is actually an excellent game. I bought it for my 5 year old and was very surprised at how fun it was. Spongebob and Patrick have multiple interesting attacks, plus there are driving, sliding and exploration levels. A very good game.....shame on the ciritcs.
  9. MartinL.
    Oct 8, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome.
  10. DougK.
    Feb 9, 2005
    9
    It's a good game but its hard and you need to get goofy foober tokens un able to beat the game. But i still think its a good game.
  11. PatrickS.
    Nov 17, 2004
    6
    I'm gonna agree with Game Informer : this is the best spongebob game evr, but it just isn't good at all. i love that its so ( too?) easy and that you can do way more stuff than the last SBSP game.
  12. TimmyT.
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    It's great.
  13. RyanA.
    Dec 27, 2004
    10
    This is the best game ever but i cant find cheats if any one nows were i can find chaets email me. raa9@comcast.net.
  14. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 26, 2011
    7
    The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie was an admittedly adequate movie, and so is its video game. Pros: Varied gameplay; hilarious; more depth in level design than Battle for Bikini Bottom. Cons: Still hideous graphics and visuals; lacks the depth in platforming its predecessor had.
  15. Playstationguy
    Nov 23, 2012
    9
    The visual art style is a good one, and the voice acting and sfx is good. There was only a few glitches I encountered during my play time. The story is excellent, and it's just like the movie. The mission structure and level design work well. The controls and combat work good as well, and the game provides a real challenge. The game if you want to comeplete everything last about 13 hours,The visual art style is a good one, and the voice acting and sfx is good. There was only a few glitches I encountered during my play time. The story is excellent, and it's just like the movie. The mission structure and level design work well. The controls and combat work good as well, and the game provides a real challenge. The game if you want to comeplete everything last about 13 hours, and the gameplay is varied. If you like spongebob games, then I highly recommend you give it a shot.… Expand
  16. osostt2004
    May 2, 2013
    7
    I don't think there's a single person in the U.S. who doesn't know what SpongeBob is. So, after 5 years of success, Nickelodeon released a movie starring everyone's favorite sea critter. So, obviously, a video game came along. When developers make a movie based off a video game, you already know its gonna stink. I thought this game was. But I was pleasantly surprised to find a game withI don't think there's a single person in the U.S. who doesn't know what SpongeBob is. So, after 5 years of success, Nickelodeon released a movie starring everyone's favorite sea critter. So, obviously, a video game came along. When developers make a movie based off a video game, you already know its gonna stink. I thought this game was. But I was pleasantly surprised to find a game with modest characters and storylines, charming graphics, and your usual Hawaiian-Dance-Electronic SpongeBob musical score. You know the story because you bought the game because you saw the movie, so I don't need to explain. You can play as either SpongeBob or Patrick while venturing through 18 levels. The levels and their mission are very creative, ranging from a toxic waste dump to an ice cream themed nuthouse. What's good about the movie is that the story doesn't get carried away to the point where it feels nothing like the movie, and I like that. There is some replay ability in this game for if you're a 100 percent type of person, you can go back and pick up treasure chests, that unlock all kinds of little SpongeBob goodies; sketches, movies, various noises the characters make and more. The enemies and half-pint villain are always hilarious, this game being no exception. The patty wagon and slope levels they've incorporated are amusing, and even the run, jump and collect levels can be fun. In this game, the item that's most important is the Goofy Goober tokens. This is the equivalent of Golden Spatulas in Battle of Bikini Bottom. Just like manliness points are shiny objects and treasure chests are inspired off of Patrick's socks. The game, in many respects, is Battle for Bikini Bottom 2. As much as I like this game, there are some issues. I think its almost too similar to Battle of Bikini Bottom. Sure, it has some new ideas, but it recycles too many things and just puts a new coat of paint on. Also, the first 3 bosses are kinda cheap. The first time I battled the frogfish, it only took me 2 minutes to beat him. It only took me 93 seconds to beat Dennis on the first try, and when I fought him on Hasslehoff, It only took me 55 seconds on the first try. (I timed all 3)The final guy was a decent challenge, but he seemed impossible compared to frogfish and Dennis. But if those are the 2 biggest problems, It must be good. And it is. Its probably one of the best film based games. My final rating would be a 7.4, but since this dumb thing wont let me give it that, I'll round and give it a 7.… Expand
  17. FreedomFighters
    Feb 27, 2018
    6
    Once again, I played "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" video game a lot when I was a kid, and I was interested in revisiting the title, just as I had done with the two previous "SpongeBob" games on PlayStation 2. This one yielded some fun, but it came at a cost.
    "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" game is structurally similar to "Battle for Bikini Bottom," and as such, it retains a lot of    Once again, I played "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" video game a lot when I was a kid, and I was interested in revisiting the title, just as I had done with the two previous "SpongeBob" games on PlayStation 2. This one yielded some fun, but it came at a cost.
    "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" game is structurally similar to "Battle for Bikini Bottom," and as such, it retains a lot of what made that game fun: the controls are still solid, the characters are still as charming as ever, the visuals are good, and overall, there's some fun to be had here. The game does feel like the movie, minus a few missions, and overall it feels the way that a "SpongeBob" game should feel.
    That said, there are some obvious flaws. For starters, beyond being "structurally similar" to "Battle for Bikini Bottom," "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" almost feels like a copy-and-paste of "Battle for Bikini Bottom," and while that's not a TERRIBLE thing because they are both fun, it does feel a bit too lazy and overly safe for Heavy Iron. On top of that, the game just isn't as exciting as its spiritual predecessor, and it's inexplicably difficult for a game meant for a younger audience. "Battle for Bikini Bottom" had a nice amount of challenge, but wasn't overly difficult. This one was very challenging when considering the audience they were shooting for, and the mission structure started to stale out after a while.
    All in all, "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" video game is a fun adventure overall if you find it at a good price, but don't expect it to live up to "Battle for Bikini Bottom."
    Final rating: 6 out of 10 "Decent"    … Expand
  18. chem64
    Jan 24, 2014
    9
    I think "what the heck, this is actually really good!" is a good description here. First off, ignore that this is a sponge-bob game. second off, ignore its a licensed game at all. Once you have done both those things, you have yourself one the best 3-D platformers on the PlayStation 2/GameCube generation.
  19. Tylercolins
    May 19, 2014
    10
    Wow... A great movie based game?! You rarely get that these days! The graphics are beautiful, the music are just ear-melting, the gameplay itself really exciting. Ugh, I can't stressed this enough. This ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE is one of the best 3D platformer ever created and it's a must own for every PS2 owners.
  20. Keitaro004
    Dec 27, 2014
    8
    The greatest Spongebob game ever made. I've never had so much fun with a game based on this franchise. The platforming parts are challenging but rewarding, the level designs are detailed and varied, and the gameplay itself... perfect. You jump a lot, kill enemies and solve puzzles in the normal platforming stages. you slide down tall slopes really fast in "bathtub slide" levels and raceThe greatest Spongebob game ever made. I've never had so much fun with a game based on this franchise. The platforming parts are challenging but rewarding, the level designs are detailed and varied, and the gameplay itself... perfect. You jump a lot, kill enemies and solve puzzles in the normal platforming stages. you slide down tall slopes really fast in "bathtub slide" levels and race against the clock in the "patty wagon race" levels. Mixing all this together makes for a varied and exciting experience. There's several missions on every level (just like in Super Mario 64) and you unlock a bunch of special content (art, sound, videos and costumes) by just playing the game.

    This is what every Spongebob game should be like: a game enjoyed by both kids and adults.    … Expand
  21. emlugo123
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    This game is very addicting. There is a lot to do after the story too, like trying to do the time trials and collect all of the costumes for the characters.
  22. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    [ Edited as of 2/2/2017 ] The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie manages to slide its game before its movie counterpart to face numerous other licensed games of 2004 and outmatch them all to even the results with its superior spiritual predecessor named Battle for Bikini Bottom.
  23. PS2Marathoner
    Jan 24, 2016
    7
    Battle for Bikini Bottoms redheaded step-child. Not as good, it is like an expansion. The only standout thing about it is its Super Mario Sunshine-esque bonus levels. It is a good game, but if compared to Battle for Bikini Bottom it doesnt even come close.
  24. yoshistar456
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    This game is alright. It's not as good as say, Battle for Bikini Bottom, but it's still a must get for Spongebob fans everywhere. The soundtrack is nice, the graphics are good, and the game can be quite challenging at times.
  25. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 89/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  26. dereksonic
    Sep 29, 2016
    8
    This game is really good! Its a nice platformer. You shouldnt have a bad time with this game.

    PROS Level Up System, Graphics, Funny Quotes from the Characters, Using actual voice actors. Great Platforming and Stages, Fun Vehicle Segments, Lots of Bonus Content to Unlock, Many Bonus Challenges to test how well you do at Platforming. You can just teleport to any level or segment    This game is really good! Its a nice platformer. You shouldnt have a bad time with this game.

    PROS
    Level Up System,
    Graphics,
    Funny Quotes from the Characters, Using actual voice actors.
    Great Platforming and Stages,
    Fun Vehicle Segments,
    Lots of Bonus Content to Unlock,
    Many Bonus Challenges to test how well you do at Platforming.
    You can just teleport to any level or segment you want at will.

    CONS
    Stuff is recycled from Battle for Bikini Bottom,
    Voice Clips are Reused alot,
    Final Stage is VERY VERY VERY Challenging, I don't think kids could beat it.
    The game really wants you to keep beating extra missions to continue. And can get very aggravating.
    Some cutscenes are strangely just still frames one by one.
    Enemies can be annoying at times.
    You can get stuck at certain spots in the trench levels.    … Expand
  27. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    In the same vein as Battle for Bikini Bottom, The Spongebob movie game is a wonderful addition to the Spongebob series of games and does what many movie licensed games fail to do...actually be good.

    This game follows the plot of the 2004 Spongebob movie, basically adapting various areas in the movie into levels that take you through the plot via 3D platforming and puzzle solving. Each    In the same vein as Battle for Bikini Bottom, The Spongebob movie game is a wonderful addition to the Spongebob series of games and does what many movie licensed games fail to do...actually be good.

    This game follows the plot of the 2004 Spongebob movie, basically adapting various areas in the movie into levels that take you through the plot via 3D platforming and puzzle solving.
    Each area is well designed with appropriate music and the controls are very functional, with special areas being scattered around in various levels for extra challenges.

    There is a neat upgrade feature for the moves you receive in this game that makes going out of your way to collect points in levels have a real purpose. You'll want to go out of your way to collect upgrade points just so you can upgrade your moves to make things easier. There are also secret chests hidden in levels as well that give you bonus concept art, character costumes and music and the extras section of the menu.

    The difficulty balance in this game is a little bit tipped to one side, with it being very clear that you require at least some knowledge in 3D platforming and some prior practice in order to do many challenges and even beat some later levels. It actually took me 7 years of on/off play and multiple playthroughs to finally figure out how to beat the final boss.

    All in all this game is great and fill me with nostalgia whenever I play it. If you are a Spongebob fan or just a fan of 3D platformers, you may very well enjoy this game yourself.    … Expand
  28. ashketchum
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    A game base on the first SpongeBob movie. It is an enjoyable game, that doesn't offer anything of particular note, but what it does offer allows for it to be a solid experience. It has fluid graphics, with creative use of level designs, and moves that are loyal to the movie. It is a good game to pick up and play any time. It's not perfect, but it is definitely entertaining.
  29. aditya1101
    Jan 5, 2018
    8
    Most of these cartoon -> video game things are pretty bad, but this was a super fun game to play (I think I played through the entire game two or three times) with really solid movement, gameplay mechanics, and the classic spongebob humor to keep you interested.
  30. LP_HGAMER
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do mundo,esse jogo marcou minha infância,ele é bem divertido,tem fases muito legais,bosses incríveis e musicas sensacionais,merecia um remake!!!
  31. filipinzap
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    O jogo é muito bom e divertido, trilha sonora fantástica, realmente caprichada e o jogo tem cenas de comédia muito boas também, só é chato ter que ficar revisitando as fases anteriores para ganhar mais moedas "Goofy goober", os chefões do jogo não são muito desafiadores no geral você derrota eles em menos de um minuto, com excessão do último que apresenta um desafio interessante, ele é bemO jogo é muito bom e divertido, trilha sonora fantástica, realmente caprichada e o jogo tem cenas de comédia muito boas também, só é chato ter que ficar revisitando as fases anteriores para ganhar mais moedas "Goofy goober", os chefões do jogo não são muito desafiadores no geral você derrota eles em menos de um minuto, com excessão do último que apresenta um desafio interessante, ele é bem reciclado do BFBB, mas nem por isso é ruim, muito bom mesmo minha nota final é 8.5… Expand
  32. Jordanschaffer
    May 12, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh yeah this **** game it's all good and handy till the final mission were you have thses floating little coneheads wanna bes. Get to the final hit and not counting the floor is broke the pattern he has is easy to read indeed but the floating **** should not be in this game. I'm going to mod the game so that's not there. **** the developers of this game… Expand
  33. mightybaseplate
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    So close to greatness.

    This game feels a little off to me. Much of the games content involves out of world obstacle courses or replaying the same level 5 times with slightly different rules.

    Besides the inclusion of gameplay padding techniques, the game feels full and complete besides that fact. The platforming levels are the best bits with interesting challenges and puzzles.
  34. Jayden_T11
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    A shame that this game is overshadowed by Battle for Bikini Bottom, because this game is still great fun, even though it did use recycled content from BfBB, like the moves for instance.

    Also, am I the only one why finds it weird that this game was released BEFORE the movie? Anyone?
  35. Chirritox
    Aug 1, 2022
    7
    Este juego lo jugamos en directo y estuvo bastante entretenido, es algo fiel a la película| y tiene varias plataformas como la aventura y las carreras, es entretenido jugar con bob esponja y patricio, y el auto es bastante fácil de usar, mi único problema son las monedas que son muy molestosas pero es buen juego
  36. tooboredto
    Apr 5, 2023
    9
    an improvement over BFBB. There is just more going on which is nice, and there is a sense of progression with the upgrades.

    It's not perfect though; the backtracking can be a little annoying, with some chokepoints. honestly though, the increased difficulty makes it a little more fun than BFBB.
  37. dylansgaming48
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    This is one of the best spongebob games ever made even it could rank up there for one of the best ps2 games ever made
  38. Ameer-x
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    أفضل لعبة لسبونج باب من ناحية الجيم بلي و الصعوبة و تصميم المراحل و الافكار و القصة حلوة لانها مبنية على أفضل فلم لسبونج باب

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Provides precious little depth, but as a way of getting the kids up out of their seats, the collection works nearly as well. [Jan 2005, p.106]
  2. GameZone
    95
    The games are solid, responsive, and, most important of all, fun; but their similarities to previous titles holds it back.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Almost the perfect party game. Up to eight kids can take part in it. Unfortunately only one at a time can play and that's why I say "almost" perfect.
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