![]() ![]() ![]() Each level can be completed in around 30-40 minutes, and consist of open and linear level segments. In typical 3D platformer fashion, your aim in these levels are to explore the largely linear levels collecting stuff, defeating the various types of enemies that get in your way, and completing objectives (whether it be collecting particular items or solving a simple puzzle) in order to progress through the level and find SpongeBob’s missing friends. Glove World doesn’t exactly have the greatest rides… Levels must be completed to progress to the next, with the destroyed Bikini Bottom serving as the hub world between levels. One level is Western themed and sees SpongeBob decked out in Cowboy attire, while another sees Spongebob donning his karate gear, and appearing in a karate movie being directed by an alternate dimension Squidward. Speaking of levels, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake has seven of them, each with their own distinct theme and fancy SpongeBob costume. Some of the level themes do get grating as they repeat again and again, but they’re still enjoyable tracks for the most part. ![]() Tracks that weren’t recycled have also been created by the team responsible for the Battle for Bikini Bottom soundtrack, ensuring a continuity in sound across the two games. The games soundtrack borrows from the show, which is a great decision given the litany of iconic sounds and songs present throughout the series more than two decade runtime. I’m not sure whether the bump up in console generations would’ve seen the visuals improve much, but it is important to recognise that the game is targeting some hardware that is almost a decade old now. ![]() It’s worth noting that despite playing the game on my PS5, The Cosmic Shake on PlayStation only has a native PS4 version, with Switch, Xbox One, and PC also available. It’s definitely not the most visually detailed games out there, and a look at certain geometry present in levels will often leave you shocked at the sheer lack of detail, but it does an admirable enough job, and looks quite pretty in some instances also. Much like SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, the remake to the cult classic 2003 3D platformer that SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is essentially a spiritual successor to, the game makes an admirable effort in the visual department of providing a 3D space that looks befitting of the Bikini Bottom and its citizens. There are also plenty of references to the show, as to be expected, which I’m sure will evoke plenty of nostalgia from those who are fans of the series. There were many moments where I let out a little chuckle listening to the wacky things that Patrick would say, and as the SpongeBob series has always been, its high quality comedy comprised of wackiness and gruesome close-ups somehow expertly succeeds at being entertaining to both children and adults alike. Having Patrick around in his adorable balloon form is a great way to have him constantly there to bounce off of SpongeBob in cutscenes, and the chemistry between the two loveable goofballs is just as strong as it has always been. Having all the original voice cast present is a huge win, and they’re portrayed just as well as they are in the series. It’s a simple story that provides reasoning for SpongeBob’s adventure, and while there isn’t a great deal of it, it’s a lot of fun to watch because of how it’s basically just an episode of the SpongeBob SquarePants show. Even though she sold them a sketchy bottle of bubbles and clearly has devious intentions, the lovably clueless pair do exactly as they’re told. To succeed however, they must work alongside Kassandra, who promises to assist them so long as they collect the aforementioned cosmic jelly. In order to find his friends and return the Bikini Bottom to its rightful state, SpongeBob and Patrick, who has been turned into a balloon because of a poorly worded wish, set out to visit the distant worlds. Upon arrival, the duo come across a shop run by a mermaid known as Madame Kassandra, where SpongeBob finds a mysterious glowing vial of what she refers to as magic bubble soap.Ī few hours after purchasing the soap and making plenty of wishes, things quickly go awry, as it’s revealed that they’ve purchased stolen mermaid tears that belong to King Netpune, which when used by mortals can have dangerous side effects.īikini Bottom is subsequently thrown into chaos as a result of SpongeBob’s incessant wishing, which has seen landmarks and citizens spread across various worlds, and the parts that remain are covered in cosmic jelly as a result of the realities disruption. The story begins with SpongeBob and his best bud Patrick visiting their favourite garment themed amusement park, Glove World. ![]()
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