SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2150 Ratings

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  1. bottomup
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The best game at the world. You can drive jellyfishes. Better than last of us 2 at 3 times!
  2. Villhard5
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Игра года. Отличная графика и геймплей. Одна из лучших игр в этом жанре.
  3. FarZz
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я от Алексея Шевцова коммунизм рулит, а губка топ, правдо не радует что он гей, но это не так критично, поэтому 9/10… Expand
  4. Monteg
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    While nostalgia for this game seems pretty nice it feels like it still doesn't hold up to the original. It feels cool at first but at the end all it does is make me want to play the original.
  5. maffiagames
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. heel leuk spel soms wel grappig
    ik heb de 1ste bos verslagen en vond spel echt wel iets voor mij speel normaal aleen maar multiplayer games dus wou deze is even testen en vond hem zeker geslaagd kan niet wachten tot ik gedaan heb met werken zotat ik opnieuw kan spele haha
    ik geef dit spel een 9 omdat de wegen niet zo duidelijk zijn uitgelegd naar waar je juist moet waardoor je bepaalde dingen veegeet.    … Expand
  6. Tsukiyomino
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I don’t get how this game could’ve gotten such a low score from so many “professional” reviewers.

    If you like the original game, you are gonna like this one too, maybe even more! A lot of attention to detail went into this and I personally love to see that. If you are a fan of Spongebob, doesn’t matter if you’re 7 or 70 years old, this game is for you! Maybe it’s the nostalgia a that    I don’t get how this game could’ve gotten such a low score from so many “professional” reviewers.

    If you like the original game, you are gonna like this one too, maybe even more! A lot of attention to detail went into this and I personally love to see that. If you are a fan of Spongebob, doesn’t matter if you’re 7 or 70 years old, this game is for you!

    Maybe it’s the nostalgia a that made me ignore some of the flaws, but it isn’t nearly as bad as most reviews make it seem.

    Give it a chance, you won’t regret it.    … Expand
  7. featlipa
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Давайте я объясню по трём параметрам почему эта игра заслуживает всемирной славы?

    Первое. Главный герой неимоверно чувствительный филантроп, который готов помочь каждому вне зависимости от их расы, вида или пола. Он (Губка) и сам является представителем секс меньшинства, что придаёт ему допольнительный шарм, поэтому мне, как ярому гей активисту намного интересней играть за тщательно    Давайте я объясню по трём параметрам почему эта игра заслуживает всемирной славы?

    Первое. Главный герой неимоверно чувствительный филантроп, который готов помочь каждому вне зависимости от их расы, вида или пола. Он (Губка) и сам является представителем секс меньшинства, что придаёт ему допольнительный шарм, поэтому мне, как ярому гей активисту намного интересней играть за тщательно прописанного Губку бобу, чем за сквозную Элли из известного релиза.

    Второе. Актуальность темы. Да, возможно некоторые уже не вспомнят те самые мультики, которые шли по СТС, но Губку боба мы будем помнить вечно, а темы которые там подымаются элегантно преподносят сценаристы игры. Даже через нарративные дизайнерские решения видно, что авторы глубоко анализируют тему распада общества на морально высоких (Главные герои игры) и низко падших зомби, готовые лишь шнырять по заранее прописаным маршрутам (Медузы). И таких примеров в каждом из эпизодов множество

    Третье. Геймплей. Можно играть за Сенди у которой никогда не появиться живот от злобного мужлана. Разве только за это не стоит ставить десятку?

    Итог. Игра по всем параметрам отвечает стандартам современной игровой индустрии, а глупые критики так и не увидели бриллиант в тонне дерьма последних релизов. Однозначно 10 из 10.    … Expand
  8. Sevik_
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best game of all time. This is next gen graphics , physics and super cool gameplay.
  9. 4deptus
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Awesome game from childhood. Much better, than Tlou2. In this game you can collect socks with underwear. What could be better?
  10. Kyper_108
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Сырая и недоделанная игра, с завышенными до небес оценками, игра не стоит и четверти своих денег
  11. WhiteLiveMatter
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2020 for sure , definitely WortH IT . i will spEnd next few days pLayIng . VEry good game. So MAssive , Tons of new feaTurEs , Really like it!
  12. skuza
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Очевидная игра года (если не десятилетия), лучше The Last Of Us 2 в плане сюжета, графики, игровых возможностей и наличия мультиплеера.

    Игра просто божественна, концовка игры заставила меня плакать. Но я не хочу вам ничего спойлерить, так как концовка будет уже не такой неожиданной и гениальной!    Очевидная игра года (если не десятилетия), лучше The Last Of Us 2 в плане сюжета, графики, игровых возможностей и наличия мультиплеера.

    Игра просто божественна, концовка игры заставила меня плакать. Но я не хочу вам ничего спойлерить, так как концовка будет уже не такой неожиданной и гениальной!
  13. Grom10
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I had to buy this in order to take away the filthy feeling that I got after watching TLOU2, this game plays better than the PS2 version and the graphics are soo lovely to see, this game actually gives you a good feeling when you play it, I rather gave them my money than the TLOU2 hahaha.
  14. grinis
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Ничего лучше не видел, это шедевр, это гениально, это умопомрочительно, это лучшее, что придумало человечество ☝️☝️☝️☝️
  15. Zelda73
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Я ждал этого около 7 месяцев и наконец дождался.
  16. square_cheese
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Яготовяготовяготовяготовяготовяготовяготовяготовяготов))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  17. seeyalaterr
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Эти лепреконы с нижнего интернета уже накрутили игре 68 балов.
    -Куда вы лезете ху*сосины?
    -Вам еб*ть если мой Спанч Боб не нравиться?
  18. Inqusitor
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Эта игра велика. Глупые критики просто не понимают что такое шедевр. Игра слишком глубока для простого пользователя. В ней слишком много глубины, слишком сложной для простого критика. Игра полна отсылок на Библию. Игра 18/10. Лучшая игра последних 20 лет. И вряд-ли уже выйдет лучше. Спасибо Фюреру Алексею за то что посоветовал ознакомится с данным шедевром. Слава Украине! Банан Прав.Эта игра велика. Глупые критики просто не понимают что такое шедевр. Игра слишком глубока для простого пользователя. В ней слишком много глубины, слишком сложной для простого критика. Игра полна отсылок на Библию. Игра 18/10. Лучшая игра последних 20 лет. И вряд-ли уже выйдет лучше. Спасибо Фюреру Алексею за то что посоветовал ознакомится с данным шедевром. Слава Украине! Банан Прав.
  19. Tjvoss900
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    I love this game it’s fun to play and really fun to play with friends and family fun
  20. Cougarhuntter
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Game, feels how I remember with a great appearance. Cant imagine them doing better then they did.
  21. anw122411
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Better then lou part 2 naughty dog should say sorry thank spongebob for helping me forget the mess that naughty dog scat on fans this remake great im not allow to say anything negiitavie about lou 2
  22. ZeYa
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente Remake de juego, me agrado bastante.
    Su jugabilidad es muy buena, y el diseño acabable. Recomendado, esta disponible para PC y consolas.
  23. Sirael
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Хорошая игра для детей, для взрослых неплохая доза ностальгии по старым играм, типа Шрек 2 и Гарри Поттер.
  24. rokky
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Как люди могут ставить этой игре низкую оценку?
  25. balapan
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    классная игра . поиграл от чувства ностальгии , но все равно понравилось
    Минусы:Игра слишком кислотная и нельзя это отключить.
  26. yu6yrjtrjh
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. пупка поп вабще топ са зваи дэнги, а фабще я её бесплатно скачал)()()()(
    P.S дрифт вабще норм пацаны, чиста пхонк врубаешь и гонишь на сузуки чорнава цвета двацатава века    … Expand
  27. Patlatik48
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game in the world!

    great graphics, great music, interesting plot, the best in life does not exist.    … Expand
  28. KIRYAN_228
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Шедэвр! На данный момент игра года. Люблю когда по мультикам детства делают прекрасные игры.
  29. IoannWick
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    12/10 на кончиках пальцев. Однозначно непревзойденный сюжет и геймплей. ШЕДЕВР
  30. LloydDesu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Айтипедия сказал что игра хорошая, не вижу ни единой объективной причины ему не верить
  31. Vlad_Rasputin
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Фантастическая игра, она стоит 10 тонн других онлайн-блогов от феминисток и соевых мальчиков, чтобы копать свои могилы и спасать себя.… Expand
  32. igorovichBoris
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    re vlakes tou GAMESPOT kai tou IGN ti 2 kai 5 re paliopoustes!!!!
    o mpastardos tou ign paei kai vazei sto LAST OF US 2 "10" kai se ayto to paixnidaki pou einai mia xara remake paei kai vazei "5" o malakas giati den valane neous mixanismous kai akolouthisane pista to remake...ti malakas einai aytos re!! kala den to sizitame gia to gidi tou GAMESPOT!!!
    GAMEPLAY 10/10 STORY 9/10    re vlakes tou GAMESPOT kai tou IGN ti 2 kai 5 re paliopoustes!!!!
    o mpastardos tou ign paei kai vazei sto LAST OF US 2 "10" kai se ayto to paixnidaki pou einai mia xara remake paei kai vazei "5" o malakas giati den valane neous mixanismous kai akolouthisane pista to remake...ti malakas einai aytos re!! kala den to sizitame gia to gidi tou GAMESPOT!!!

    GAMEPLAY 10/10
    STORY 9/10
    GRAFIKA 10/10

    SKATOLOUGRES TOU GAMESPOT KAI TOU IGN!!!!    … Expand
  33. Pingocho2326
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Un excelente remake, que conserva lo clasico del juego de 2003 y añade referencias muy comicas de la serie
  34. RainbowBd
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра, 12/10. Этим можно брать и обмазываться...
  35. odkilltiktok
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    10/10 game of year. Слава шевцову, слава Украине, жду обзор на игру и тлоу 2 сосать.
  36. Spacgebobsucks
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Шевцов нихуя не сможет!Игра ГОВНО ЕБ*ное!ДОРОГУ ВЕДЬМАКУ!
  37. jolyfun
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Данная игра вдохновила меня и зарядила позитивом. Мне кажется это лучшая игра этого столетия 12 из 10...Банан идёт нахуй
  38. AndreyYtka
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This very good game. I love spunch bob. And hi Alexey Shevcov. f[[f[f[f[f[f[[ff[ff[
  39. OuBi
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    ЛГБТ Губка Боб, сильная и независимая Сэнди с волосатыми подмышками, отсылки на Украину, МОЖНО БРАТЬ И ОБМАЗЫВАТЬСЯ.10/10
  40. nonamedog
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА В МИРЕ 1210
    НАШЕЛ БИБЛЕЙСКИЕ ОТСЫЛКИ
  41. IvanCiclon
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Es increíble ver como el viejo y querido Bob esponja le patea el culo a sony y a ND
  42. Cryppy
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Such a great game like it was back then. It is still awesome. Thank you for remastering it.
  43. Aifly
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Great game 10/10 , played 100+ hours
    The plot is amazing, very beautiful
    I can recommend it to everyone.
  44. cronoslegacy
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    This is simply a remake of a 2003 game. it looks nice and is shiny. The story is witty and very fitting of the spongebob universe. That's about all I can say about it. all the new "features" like co-op are weak as hell. In 2007 Halo had an awesome co-op campaign. spongebob with a nice cast of characters, of course they gave the kids a good co-op campaign to play with, right? NOPE!This is simply a remake of a 2003 game. it looks nice and is shiny. The story is witty and very fitting of the spongebob universe. That's about all I can say about it. all the new "features" like co-op are weak as hell. In 2007 Halo had an awesome co-op campaign. spongebob with a nice cast of characters, of course they gave the kids a good co-op campaign to play with, right? NOPE! this isn't 2007 and the THQ is still stuck in 2003 apparently. I bought this thinking they added a decent co-op mode but no. Just play the original, not worth the $30 retail.… Expand
  45. JayThreeTee
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Remaster done with care. Took what worked about the original and amplified it. Didn't notice any of the original's problems. I was afraid of the game being dumbed down, but it's challenging and it's fun and that is all that matters.
  46. Sven2k
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Very fun game appropriate for kids. Please don't listen to the journalists trashing the game, it's more than easy for kids to pick up and play...
  47. FreedomFighters
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    *DISCLAIMER: As I have already reviewed the original version of this game, this review will focus entirely on the “Rehydrated” version. If you want to check out my original, 9/10 review of the original game, you can find it on my profile, but nevertheless, this review will mostly judge the remake as a game on its own, and I’ll try not to make it a compare-and-contrast with the original*DISCLAIMER: As I have already reviewed the original version of this game, this review will focus entirely on the “Rehydrated” version. If you want to check out my original, 9/10 review of the original game, you can find it on my profile, but nevertheless, this review will mostly judge the remake as a game on its own, and I’ll try not to make it a compare-and-contrast with the original game*
    I’ve gone on record to say that “SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom” was one of my favorite childhood games. I played it a lot as a kid, mostly just goofing off and playing random sections of the game for fun. When I finally fully beat the game back in 2017, I found that it aged really well, and that even if the game borrowed heavily from platformers like “Super Mario 64” and “Banjo-Kazooie,” it was still an extremely fun game that felt very faithful to the “SpongeBob SquarePants” license. Not long after I beat the game, THQ Nordic made the announcement that they were partnering with Nickelodeon to bring back old games. That announcement alone got me excited, as THQ’s old catalogue of Nickelodeon games were in heavy rotation in my childhood, and I was ready to see what would come of this. The possibilities were endless, and there were plenty of games I was hoping would get brought back, but I can’t be the only one whose first thought was an HD re-release of “Battle for Bikini Bottom.” And sure enough, a year later, that was announced. I was really excited when it was announced, and despite some mixed early reception, I was still interested in giving the game a shot. And honestly, even though I was looking forward to it already, I was honestly surprised; I don’t think I anticipated enjoying this re-creation as much as I did.
“SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated” is a re-creation that doesn’t exactly rebuild the original game: much of the gameplay feels similar to the original game, as the changes I’ve noticed feel centered around the change in visuals. While most of the gameplay remains the same, I don’t think that’s much of a bad thing: the gameplay in the original has aged nicely, the controls still feel fluid, and a lot of the most frustrating moments of the original game are actually fixed: I found the Mermalair’s ball puzzle much less stressful this time, and I found that levels such as Rock Bottom and Kelp Forest were much easier and more fun to traverse here (could also help that the increased lighting made things better). The visual upgrade itself is also fantastic: I was a bit iffy on it at first, but the colors are extremely bold and just pop off of the screen here. The new animations are also a joy to look at, and make the game feel more visually polished than the original game. Furthermore, I think that a lot of what made the original game so charming remains here: the fun storyline, the humorous characters, the energetic collection aspects of the game, and the clever callbacks and references to the show (complete with a few new ones to highlight the show’s growth in meme status) make this a “SpongeBob SquarePants” game with a clear respect for its source material, and its original release as well.
Now, I won’t say the game is perfect: a part of me wishes that some of the voice acting got updated a bit. For the most part, the voice clips consist of lines in the original game, and a few unused recordings that were left in the files of the original game back in the day. I am nitpicking a bit, and I understand some characters would be harder to re-record, but I did wish if nothing else that Clancy Brown came back to re-record Mr. Krabs’ lines for the game, instead of keeping the imitator from the original game. Speaking of unused content, while I do appreciate that they wanted to implement some of the cut content from the original game by putting Robo-Squidward into the new Horde Mode, I think the new mode does feel a bit uninspired, and I do think it can dull out a bit quickly.
    Other than those, though, I was very pleasantly surprised with “SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated,” and I will say it definitely brought back those great memories that I’ve had playing the original game for much of my life. Even if it feels like the same game to some, I think there are some nice subtle improvements to the original that help this one to play better (and naturally, it looks better), and I must say this was an impressive, faithful “Rehydration” of one of my favorite childhood games. I’m very excited to see what THQ Nordic does next with their Nickelodeon partnership.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 “Awesome”    … Expand
  48. TinyInfinity6
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    In a time where every game that comes out tries to be more brutal and vulgar than the last, Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated takes players back to a time when the fun of a game is how it was measured. Rehydrated improves on every aspect of the original (this coming from someone who grew up with BFBB on PS2) with visuals that would match any modern remake, though it managed this withIn a time where every game that comes out tries to be more brutal and vulgar than the last, Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated takes players back to a time when the fun of a game is how it was measured. Rehydrated improves on every aspect of the original (this coming from someone who grew up with BFBB on PS2) with visuals that would match any modern remake, though it managed this with only a fraction of the budget.

    Movement feels smoother with stretch-and-squish animation that was impossible to achieve in the original, and rough patches like the ball puzzle in The Mermalair or the slow boss battles have been overhauled to a point that makes the classic version truly feel its age.

    The only let-down is the contents of the Reef theater in the third section of Bikini Bottom. The original showcased concept art and cut ideas, whereas Rehydrated essentially has a handful of screenshots from the game. This is hardly a complaint, and hold little rein over m overall thoughts.

    Given that this is out on all major platforms (and for only $30) there really isn't an excuse not to pick it up.

    THQNordic and PurpleLamp managed to enhance a beloved cult-classic while keeping what made the original great in the first place intact, and made this THE BEST DAY EVER!    … Expand
  49. TK4EVA47
    Oct 15, 2022
    7
    I played SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated in 2020 and thought it was a good game that I liked.
  50. SpartanSoap
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Kind, enjoyable and clever game for you and your child which won’t ruin your mood
  51. ralphpugsley
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Excellent and faithful remake of a cult classic video game. Controls are tight and responsive. Gameplay is simple and accessible for younger players, but no so easy as to bore them. The story is very basic, but also charming in its simplicity. The real star here is the level design which is consistently imaginative, varied, and most of all, fun. Aside from some minor bugs and iffyExcellent and faithful remake of a cult classic video game. Controls are tight and responsive. Gameplay is simple and accessible for younger players, but no so easy as to bore them. The story is very basic, but also charming in its simplicity. The real star here is the level design which is consistently imaginative, varied, and most of all, fun. Aside from some minor bugs and iffy character models, the technical side of things is solid with the game typically running at a buttery smooth 60 FPS. Overall, for what this is trying to be, it succeeds with flying colors. Great work, Purple Lamp Studios… Expand
  52. Chickynator
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This game is fun.
    The game is total eye candy, a different style from the original for sure but in many ways it's a good thing it differentiates itself from the original like this.
    Movement/platforming is a little worse than the original but the movement in that game is just perfect. I would love to give this game a 10/10 but there are a few things holding it back from the perfect    This game is fun.
    The game is total eye candy, a different style from the original for sure but in many ways it's a good thing it differentiates itself from the original like this.
    Movement/platforming is a little worse than the original but the movement in that game is just perfect.
    I would love to give this game a 10/10 but there are a few things holding it back from the perfect score.

    A few glitches than are more frustrating than enjoyable, such as oddly small hitboxes on Spatulas making certain challenges a pain in the ass just because you miss the Spatula too many times. Random and extreme frame drops that have no relation to location at all since I could pass by the same place multiple times and not experience it every time and some times only once in one location.
    And one crash but thats UE4's special Fatal Error bs.
    A few miscellaneous bugs and glitches here and there that make the game odd and sometimes dumb like not jumping when on a trampoline or Bubble Bowl hitting a pebble and being shot into the stratosphere.

    These are my only real issues with the game and most of them can be ironed out quite well. Once the majority of these glitches have been resolved the game may as well be a 10/10.    … Expand
  53. kimliksiz
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Best child game we played ever with my daughter. Low metacritic score reduces metacritic reliability. If you dont have pediatric knowledge you cannot give points. Newbie who thinks he s a gamer . Read here well. I spit on your game knowledge.
  54. tomason
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    A very good remake of the PS2 classic. I had a lot of fun with this game. This is a modern version of a game from the golden era of 3D platformers. Also I like that they used the same voices from the animated series in the Latin American Spanish version. The graphics are really nice. Can't wait to play Cosmic Shake.
  55. SuperDuck23
    May 7, 2022
    8
    This is a very faithful remaster of a game from a different time. I thoroughly enjoyed it as the controls feel tight, the levels are well designed and collecting the items is always satisfying. It surprised me that I enjoyed this so much. Well worth a try.
  56. Joenightwalker
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    very bug, lack of polish and people are just giving high score to make a meme out of it.
  57. Kumatetsu
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, I'm glad they didn't ruin it by killing off the main character in the first couple of hours.… Expand
  58. KayVen17
    Dec 21, 2020
    7
    Sehr liebevoll gestaltetes Remake mit sehr viel Nostalgie. Leider wurde durch einen Bug verhindert, dass ich 100% machen kann und das ist für mich die größte Schwäche. Ich habe nichts gegen Bugs, aber GameBreak-Bugs gehen bei mir immer zu weit. Vielleicht ist es inzwischen gepatcht, weil trotz allem hatte ich natürlich viel Spaß mit dem Spiel.

    Den Multiplayer hätten sie sich tatsächlich    Sehr liebevoll gestaltetes Remake mit sehr viel Nostalgie. Leider wurde durch einen Bug verhindert, dass ich 100% machen kann und das ist für mich die größte Schwäche. Ich habe nichts gegen Bugs, aber GameBreak-Bugs gehen bei mir immer zu weit. Vielleicht ist es inzwischen gepatcht, weil trotz allem hatte ich natürlich viel Spaß mit dem Spiel.

    Den Multiplayer hätten sie sich tatsächlich komplett sparen können.    … Expand
  59. FC2
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Well at least some games are not caught up in agendas. This game is better than the original imo. If you never play this and like collect-a-thon games then this one is a quick and challenging game with a new coat of paint. Most of the characters are here with decent voice acting. Music can get a little annoying at times but very enjoyable overall. A bit pricey but definitely pick this upWell at least some games are not caught up in agendas. This game is better than the original imo. If you never play this and like collect-a-thon games then this one is a quick and challenging game with a new coat of paint. Most of the characters are here with decent voice acting. Music can get a little annoying at times but very enjoyable overall. A bit pricey but definitely pick this up for 8 hrs of fun and a few laughs.… Expand
  60. triple_co
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    On paper, Battle for Bikini Bottom isn't a terrific game. Its mechanics and physics are clunky, the loading screens get tedious, and the whole thing creeks with seventeen years of rust. Yet, despite all of its flaws, it remains a bubbly, charming ride, one that will scratch a nostalgic itch for any twenty something eager to relive Spongebob's glory days. Fans will be very happy.
  61. DimaPs4Gamer
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Шевцов был прав, лучше чем тлоу2 и все остальное, оценка прессы не справедлива, лучшая игра за всю историю.
  62. Alvokun
    Apr 19, 2022
    9
    Great and very enjoyable game. The fact that it is mostly for kids does not really matter: gameplay is very well-built and it is a fantastic platform game overall. It could have been a bit longer, but it is intense enough. It is also very faithful to the spirit of the original series. I cannot really mention anything truly negative about this game, because, assuming what kind of game itGreat and very enjoyable game. The fact that it is mostly for kids does not really matter: gameplay is very well-built and it is a fantastic platform game overall. It could have been a bit longer, but it is intense enough. It is also very faithful to the spirit of the original series. I cannot really mention anything truly negative about this game, because, assuming what kind of game it is, I think it is awesome.… Expand
  63. weskergamer
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    I really love 3d plantformers, and even tho this one is not perfect, this is actually one of the funnest ever. Some bugs and some gameplay issues like shadows and phisics but it has at least 10 hours of fun time and that's what's important
  64. blalalaala
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Really fun game. My daughter loves it as she is a big big fan of SpongeBob .
  65. Larien
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Its funny how the critics review dont have **** idea how marvelous is this game, i enyou it just as a child.
  66. sursurk
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I gave both this and Last Of Us 2 a 10. Fight Me. The Uncharted series sucks though. Wanna-be Indiana Jones auto-climb game for casual gamers lol.
  67. InfernoMax
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Best game I had ever seen. Best game I had ever seen. Best game I had ever seen. Best game I had ever seen. Best game I had ever seen.
  68. RocketNinjaB--D
    Apr 16, 2022
    4
    This game is pretty mediocre.

    After a couple of hours of playing, I started to see the cracks and I do think that the game wasn't treated with the care you'd expect a remake to have, and, while I haven't played the original, it doesn't feel like much was added besides the updated graphics, which is a crying shame because when you play the game it actually feels like you're playing a ps2    This game is pretty mediocre.

    After a couple of hours of playing, I started to see the cracks and I do think that the game wasn't treated with the care you'd expect a remake to have, and, while I haven't played the original, it doesn't feel like much was added besides the updated graphics, which is a crying shame because when you play the game it actually feels like you're playing a ps2 game and Imo the developers could have done a better job in remaking such a beloved game.    … Expand
  69. Sergio2812
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    10 украинцев из 10, слава Спанчбобу и коммунисту Патрику! Они борются против жестокого режима капитализма пока ваши дети спокойно спят!!!
  70. dash383535
    Aug 26, 2020
    5
    #DashReviews Short Review

    Release Date: 6/23/2020 Completed Game: 6/26/2020 Played Game Time: 10 Hours A pretty bland story even for a standard episode of SpongeBob. Good voice acting when the original TV show cast gets to shine. Replacement VA are less than stellar. A fun platformer that has many of the control and gameplay glitches that were present in the 2003 original. Lots of    #DashReviews Short Review

    Release Date: 6/23/2020
    Completed Game: 6/26/2020
    Played Game Time: 10 Hours

    A pretty bland story even for a standard episode of SpongeBob. Good voice acting when the original TV show cast gets to shine. Replacement VA are less than stellar. A fun platformer that has many of the control and gameplay glitches that were present in the 2003 original. Lots of technical issues and graphics could be a bit more polished despite the cartoon aspect that it needs to maintain. Looks passable but not the best it could be. Fans of the original looking for nostalgia will like it but this is a skippable outing in the SpongeBob universe due to how mediocre it is.    … Expand
  71. CyberRobotnix
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is a chef-d'oeuvre, a **** masterpiece made by the gods to entertain humanity forever. Spongebob is never going to die.
  72. GrahamBr96
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    • Beautiful graphical update that runs at a smooth and consistent 60fps on PS4 Pro.
    • Levels, enemies, and cutscenes are faithfully recreated.
    • Features the majority of the show's voice cast.
    Cons:
    • The characters performances who are not voiced by their original actors are not good.
    • Animations can be stiff and lack fluidity.
    • Occasionally janky.
  73. Chell_R
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    Worse Remake Evarrrr... Worst platformer Controls/physics engine... Broken, buggy, sound design, and visual design is *ABSOLUTELY* not faithful to the Original...

    And it's lost... ALL IT'S *ORIGINAL* charm...

    A FAILURE*... of a Remake.
  74. B-Bog
    Apr 6, 2022
    6
    A decent-enough game that you can have a few hours of mindless fun with if,like me, you like 3D platformers and Spongebob. If you don't, there's a good chance you'll be turned off by the somewhat uninspired level and mission design and a fair share of clunkiness that reveals the game's PS2-era origins. There are also missed opportunities in the writing and the soundtrack which are bothA decent-enough game that you can have a few hours of mindless fun with if,like me, you like 3D platformers and Spongebob. If you don't, there's a good chance you'll be turned off by the somewhat uninspired level and mission design and a fair share of clunkiness that reveals the game's PS2-era origins. There are also missed opportunities in the writing and the soundtrack which are both serviceable but ultimately forgettable.… Expand
  75. Dyna244
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Dont trust the critics, if you like a fun remake of spongebob game, just play this, it is worth the price. I you still have doubts just watch some of the gameplay and judge yourself
  76. redeyedwerewolf
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    From the deep plot to the amazing level design to the lovely characters, spongebob squarepants BFBBR is a masterpiece without a doubt. Better than the last of us part 2 by a mile. i honestly think this game should be game of the year.
  77. Kriskobra
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Awesome. Fun. Colorful. Delightful. Perfect price. I just love it. Wasnt expecting this greatness.
  78. QueenRepression
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Get in the car, I started the engine. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh. Bruh.
  79. Dperks
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    I never played the original version of this game and I'm sure that if i did play it or had this remaster as a child I would of loved it. I loved SpongeBob growing up and I do enjoy me some 3d collecthons. And I can say that this game seems really great for children not super hard but still some decent challenge at some points even for an adult. As an adult I still enjoyed it but itsI never played the original version of this game and I'm sure that if i did play it or had this remaster as a child I would of loved it. I loved SpongeBob growing up and I do enjoy me some 3d collecthons. And I can say that this game seems really great for children not super hard but still some decent challenge at some points even for an adult. As an adult I still enjoyed it but its definitely a turn your brain off and just go along with it type game. And if you don't like or just don't care about SpongeBob then this game is definitely not for you. Logic and sense are just thrown out the window some times even for SpongeBob and stuff just kind of of happens at times. Overall the game is fun enough to kill some hours but nothing to special. for a licensed game though its actually fairly good and if you like SpongeBob then you'll defiantly have some fun paying this game. One last thing id like to bring up that really bothered me they didn't get the original voice actors for Mr. Krabs or Mermaid man for the original game and they used the same audio here. And I really wish they got the original actors to rerecord these lines because oh my god are they distracting. Mr. Krabs I got used to but Mermaid man is so bad and I have no idea how they went with this it sounds nothing like him.… Expand
  80. Falorin1999
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Игра действительно неплохая. Но, она хорошая лишь для 1го прохождения и не более. Для ребенка будет в самый раз.
    P.s Фанаты карлика шевцова - тупые чмошники
  81. Dizzle_Dogg97
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Critics got it wrong yet again. Simply paid to overrate some games and underrate other games. Delving too deep into stories and forgetting other elements of what makes a game great: great gameplay, replay value and being fun!

    Spongebob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is a very faithful remake to one of my favourite multi platformer games of my childhood. The graphics look    Critics got it wrong yet again. Simply paid to overrate some games and underrate other games. Delving too deep into stories and forgetting other elements of what makes a game great: great gameplay, replay value and being fun!

    Spongebob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is a very faithful remake to one of my favourite multi platformer games of my childhood. The graphics look stunning and the gameplay feels so smooth. The additional Multiplayer mode and Robo Squidward are promising additions to the game as well.    … Expand
  82. MrRELLOR
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Это лучшее что со мной происходило, это лучшая игра за последние 10 летия(не считая Ведьмака)
  83. moshlyfe
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This game was so important to me when I was a kid, so the mere fact that it was remade/remastered for modern consoles is deserving of high marks. The game itself after all these years is clearly outdated compared to modern platformers, but it’s a charming adventure, bright and colorful, and scratches the nostalgic itch that I had for this game. It doesn’t have to be perfect—I’m just happyThis game was so important to me when I was a kid, so the mere fact that it was remade/remastered for modern consoles is deserving of high marks. The game itself after all these years is clearly outdated compared to modern platformers, but it’s a charming adventure, bright and colorful, and scratches the nostalgic itch that I had for this game. It doesn’t have to be perfect—I’m just happy that it exists.… Expand
  84. BradenJLloyd
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is a very good remaster of a classic game, spent all day yesterday playing it. Game keeps the same tone and themes from the original. I am happy to say game features a lgbtq lead, and does a much better job of representation than some other games. Mostly because the story and dialogue in this game are very well done. I think that if the story had been altered from the original, iThis is a very good remaster of a classic game, spent all day yesterday playing it. Game keeps the same tone and themes from the original. I am happy to say game features a lgbtq lead, and does a much better job of representation than some other games. Mostly because the story and dialogue in this game are very well done. I think that if the story had been altered from the original, i would not enjoy as much. The only thing that has really changed is the sexuality of the main character, spongebob, which is just fine with me because the writing has not suffered for it.… Expand
  85. dvalikhanov
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best remakes ever, keeping original mechanics was great idea. This gives me genuine feeling of nostalgia&
  86. OlexeyHmelove
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    За все это время не нашел изьянов.Рекомендую всем любителям игр по типу игр по Спайро.Они даже похожи в чем-то (особенно,когда играешь за Сенди).100 из 10
  87. MugGod
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Nice sponge, awsome Bob, its a shedevr ska blat. Шевцов одобряет!
  88. ToshLichev
    Apr 25, 2022
    7
    As a sucker for PS2 era collectathon platformers Battle for Bikini Bottom is right down my alley. It's perfect if you just want to turn your brain off and enjoy the brutally saturated environments and childish plot for a few hours.
    There really isn't anything special about it but it manages to do just about everything well enough for it to be a fun experience.
  89. makarparshin
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    СлАвА ШеВцОвУ Героям слава! ЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫЫ
  90. berkae
    Jun 17, 2022
    4
    It's not a bad game, it's fun, and colorful, with decent animations and voice acting. The problem with this game is that's annoyingly outdated to the point, where you need to do the same part over and over and over again, because of technical limitations. The limitations that I rarely see in modern platform games (e.g. Ratchet and Clank). It's ok to play, but I wouldn't put it as the first choice.
  91. Fastop
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Топ игра, улучшили косметику, клёвые локации, правда приходится гриндить...
  92. Crayola
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Being an absolute joy to play with, Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a reimagined and newly done remake of the original PS2 game from 2003. It's a series tie-in 3D collectathon with light combat elements and a handful of playstyles to play around with. Getting right to the positives:

    + My god, this game feels and looks amazing. The presentation is nothing    Being an absolute joy to play with, Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a reimagined and newly done remake of the original PS2 game from 2003. It's a series tie-in 3D collectathon with light combat elements and a handful of playstyles to play around with. Getting right to the positives:

    + My god, this game feels and looks amazing. The presentation is nothing short of amazing and yet held so simple.

    + The subtle changes and quality of live improvements this title gives are greatly appreciated. Tedious long sections are made much narrower and quicker, allowing for the game to be at its best almost the entire playthrough.

    + Collection items are cleverly hidden and the main objective always lies around the core mechanics of the platforming, with a few one-off playstyle passages to change things up a bit, which is already a major plus

    + Controls are even slightly tweaked to feel even better, and every character here feels snappy and so good to control. With the exception of Spongeball, I never really could get used to that scheme.

    ~I played with german voices as I grew up watching the cartoon only with german dub, and the voices of Plankton, Squidward and Mrs Puff weren't the original ones which are a bit of a bummer, though their replacements sound just fine. Don't really like how Plankton sounds though.

    ~Patrick seems much more... menacing and joyful in this game which is so strange. His walk seems so pressed towards and he feels like he strikes a lot more confidence, which plays down his character a fair bit, as the dialogue and the way he plays don't mix. This is more of a nitpick if anything.

    - While the game looks amazing, the game made some drawbacks in other areas. Animations are not consistent enough or feel way too unnatural, you can see some clipping in the eyes going on and various other hidden, but noticeable issues which makes the game feel rougher. I also ran into some visual glitches which weren't game-breaking but sucked the enjoyment out a little bit.

    Even if the game shows a bit more of its stinky side, this remake is without a doubt the version superior to the original and I definitely recommend picking this one up!
    9/10!    … Expand
  93. AlexNeon
    Jul 16, 2020
    7
    SpongeBob Squarepants BFBB Re-hydrated is the exact same game as before but with better graphics, this is a remaster in the most basic sense of the term. If you love the original you'll also love this one too. It has that classic pre-movie humor, enjoyable game-play, and is over all a decent game. Not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but still worth playing if you reallySpongeBob Squarepants BFBB Re-hydrated is the exact same game as before but with better graphics, this is a remaster in the most basic sense of the term. If you love the original you'll also love this one too. It has that classic pre-movie humor, enjoyable game-play, and is over all a decent game. Not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but still worth playing if you really wanna see what the big deal is.… Expand
  94. RussianSteamix
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Люди просто взяли лучшее из оригинальной игры и сделали её в новом обличии. Ремейк сделан очень круто! Приятная, красочная графика, хороший геймплей, саундтрек, мобы и боссы (они интересные. Сюжет простой. От него не стоит ждать чего-то сверхъестественного. Бесит меня в игре разве то, что Мистер Крабс просит за золотые лопатки много блестяшек. Игре ставлю 9 из 10.Люди просто взяли лучшее из оригинальной игры и сделали её в новом обличии. Ремейк сделан очень круто! Приятная, красочная графика, хороший геймплей, саундтрек, мобы и боссы (они интересные. Сюжет простой. От него не стоит ждать чего-то сверхъестественного. Бесит меня в игре разве то, что Мистер Крабс просит за золотые лопатки много блестяшек. Игре ставлю 9 из 10.
  95. skskskddd
    Apr 16, 2022
    7
    Nice game but with a little boring story. Apart from the problems overall its a very enjoyable and small game. Spongebob is the GOAT of cartoons
  96. Obozrevatel
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Очень крутая игра, чувствуется атмосфера, геймплей 12/10, увлекательная история от которой идут муражки, музыкальное сопровождение: моё почтение, это можно пройти, я бы сказал: нужно
  97. Nova_Cis22
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I love the original game, it's beautiful and this remaster is awesome, I love the game
  98. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    This right here is a great and faithful Remastered. This is how Remastereds should be done. Even if you're not into Spongebob that much, its still a fun and challenging Plattformer.
  99. Artem228
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The game is filled with Bible references. The game is top. Glory to SHEVTSOV. The banana is not gay. GLORY TO UKRAINE. HEROES SLAVA. Listen to Ilyusha, Listen to Ilyusha
  100. thevaulthunter
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a remake that does exactly what it sets out to do. The original game released in 2003 to cult acclaim for its surprisingly polished platforming mechanics for a licensed game. All those years ago, it's impact was made by how absolutely well done for a videogame based on a cartoon based on a sea sponge. Now, this classic returns, and its claim to fame in this modern world is an absolutely competent 3D platformer collectathon. With most attempts to return to this genre being lukewarm outside of a tiny handful of AAA titles, it's refreshing to have this salvaged from the past.

    The main gameplay loop of Rehydrated involves leaping around beloved Bikini Bottom and its surrounding locales collecting anything that glows. There are Shiny Objects, the game's currency used mostly for opening new areas within levels, Patrick's Sock Collection, a set of smaller rewards for exploring level, and the game's ultimate treasure: Golden Spatulas. These pieces of gilded grilling gear open up new levels and bosses to progress through the game, acting similarly to Super Mario 64's stars or Banjo Kazooie's Jiggies. As you collect more of these, you unlock more levels, all leading up to the showdown with the game's final boss in the Chum Bucket.

    Most of the enjoyment doesn't come from simply doing the bare minimum to get here, however, most of it comes from scouring these familiar Spongebobby environments for more Shiny Objects, Socks, and of course Spatulas and aiming for 100% completion. This is partly a result of the sensory reward of actually collecting these. Shiny Objects make satisfying ringing noises that increase in pitch the more you collect in a short period of time, getting more and more exciting the faster you collect them. Socks will celebrate their own capture with mild fanfare. Golden Spatulas will play a short cutscene with cheers announcing your victory. Finding these objects is a blast, collecting them is incredibly satisfying.

    On the topic of sound design, the soundtrack for Rehydrated is rightly heralded as a classic. You'll romp through stages listening to a myriad of catchy tunes of varying genres. From the Hawaiian inspired main themes of the game to the Extra Value Batman theme sounding throughout the Mermalair, you'll find yourself humming or whistling these earworms in your free time.

    The game stands out most visually this time around. Mimicking exactly the show's art direction (From seasons 5-10 at least), the colors are bright and vibrant, surfaces lush and full of new textures. I never thought to myself "I really want to see godrays floating through Spongebob Squarepants' house, illuminating dust motes!" but by god is it gorgeous.

    Changes from the original are mostly going to be involving enemy balance and the new Horde Mode. Robots seem a lot faster and quicker to hit, especially bosses, which really reflects upon this game's intended audience including more than 7 year olds as the original did. The game is a little tough at times, but it isn't punishing for it. Checkpoints are frequent.

    The Horde Mode is rather lackluster. If you like this game for combat, it is 100% the mode for you, but otherwise it makes for a lukewarm adventure with a few friends.

    Overall, all fans of the original should give this a visit, and new players alike should give it a chance.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. Finger Guns
    Aug 6, 2020
    80
    What stands out to me the most though? The considered thought of the level design.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 30, 2020
    70
    Although the gameplay and character models feel refreshed (Patrick’s limbs are delightfully floppy), the level design pales when compared to newer 3D platformers. Fully remade,2 including a remastered soundtrack, Battle For Bikini Bottom proves to be fun on a technical level, but the barren worlds, many NPCs you cannot interact with, and vexing objectives (the rolling ball in Mermaid Man’s lair, anybody?) make it fun and frustrating in equal measure. Fans won’t want to leave this one at the bottom of the sea. [Issue#178, p.82]
  3. PlaySense
    Jul 13, 2020
    75
    Lots of charm and lots of content, still worth the investment if you’re a nostalgic soul, looking for a fresh dose of bikini bottom action. Some aspects - the amount of texture pop-in, to name one - undeniably feel a bit dated, though.
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