SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated

June 23, 2020

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Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. Want to save Bikini Bottom from lots of rampant robots with your mighty bubbles? Of course you …

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Critic Reviews (36)

Anthony Mann ZTGD Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"I think fans of SpongeBob, parents, and fans of 3D platformers should really think about getting this game. It’s a lot of fun and it’s being released at a discount price, which is crazy because it’s clear Purple Lamp Studios …"

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Brad Lang Screen Rant Jun 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

63.0

"A faithful remake that takes an average collect-a-thon of a bygone era and never really does much to improve it aside from some added content and spruced up visuals, Battle for Bikini Bottom is let down by its monotonous gameplay …"

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Cameron Hawkins IGN Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a nostalgia-filled time machine that brings back the golden age of the license while adding a fresh coat of paint."

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Jun 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is a fun enough game in its own right, but it&s;s encumbered with the weight of near-ancient game design practices. It&s;s new bright visuals bring Bikini Bottom to life in a whole …"

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Jun 2020
60.0 /100

"With a remake, all of this, along with the often questionable level design, could have been corrected. But with SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated aiming to be as faithful to the original as possible, these issues only serve …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Rehydrated is a wonderful remake of an incredibly fun game. The humor and joyful platforming will have you smiling ear to ear, even if the game has more than a few technical problems."

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Dennis Michel GamePro Jun 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"The remake of Battle for Bikini Bottom is a loving implementation of the original that Spongebob fans shouldn&s;t miss."

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Jun 2020
60.0 /100

"Rehydrated chooses to maintain all of the original&s;s flaws, resulting in a very faithful remake that will surely elicit nostalgic memories if you&s;ve spent a lot of time with the original Battle for Bikini Bottom, but it will do absolutely …"

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Eric Hall We Got This Covered Jun 2020
40.0 /100

"A fresh coat of paint can&s;t disguise the fact that SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is just a remake of an unremarkable platformer that hasn&s;t exactly aged well."

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Jun 2020
74.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

20.0

"Who knew that playing SpongeBob SquarePants: The Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated would deliver such a solid dose of nostalgia? But deliver it does. Having played both versions of the game in the past week, I can attest that this …"

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20.0 /100

"Nostalgia and a new paint job aren&s;t enough to save you from the dull, frustrating, and wonky experience that is SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated."

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is not only a good platformer its a great example of a game taking full advantage of its license. Fans of platformers will sure enjoy their time in Bikini Bottom, but fans …"

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Jade King TheGamer Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

50.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is a welcome return for a licensed platforming great. It&s;s wonderfully faithful to the original release while ensuring it has the visual fidelity to stand alongside modern adventures in the genre. While …"

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Jun 2020
70.0 /100

"SpongeBob Square Pants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is akin to a time capsule, not just of the golden age of the SpongeBob cartoon but the 3D action genre that was popular two console generations ago. When it works, …"

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Jonathon Dornbush IGN Jun 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"SpongeBob: SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated sinks under its reverence to nostalgia."

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Joseph Stanichar Paste Magazine Jun 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"If you&s;re completely, absolutely sure that you&s;d enjoy Battle for Bikini Bottom as much today as you did as a kid if not for the outdated platform and visuals, Rehydrated serves the same experience in a cleaner package. However, if …"

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Joshua Duckworth Game Rant Jun 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated gives the original a nice paint job but fails to do much more than that."

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Kevin Dunsmore Hardcore Gamer Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Nickelodeon and Stephen Hillenburg stumbled upon something unique when they created SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob&s;s infectious positivity has allowed the show to continue to this day and spawn numerous films and games alongside it."

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Kevin Mitchell SelectButton Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

73.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated proves that a great game is a great game regardless of age. The remaster of the campaign is phenomenal, with impressive improvements to the character models, textures, and environments. Some may be …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is as joyful as its source material. It&s;ll appeal to fans of the cartoon more so than those seeking a challenging 3D platforming adventure, but it&s;s a fun, nostalgic romp either way. …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jun 2020
80.0 /100

"Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is a masterful re-up of a genuinely fun game that will appeal to old fans and newcomers alike."

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Considering the long-reaching cultural impact that the SpongeBob cartoon has had on modern pop culture, it’s nice to see that the franchise got at least one solid video game that properly represents the unique draw of SpongeBob and his friends."

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Oliver Hope GameByte Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

35.0

"This really is just a happy game. The music is fun and relaxing and the jokes add a nice level of silly humour to the whole experience. The whole game just feels like those classic platformer games which caused so …"

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Paul Tamburro Game Revolution Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"While SpongeBob fans will undoubtedly be happy to play through a game that retains the show’s sense of humor and colorful animation, its solid platforming and the freedom it provides players with to explore its diverse levels make it one …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

75.0

"It’s perfectly edible. Delicious, even. But it could be so much better."

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Sam Chandler Shacknews Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"It’s a solid execution on a game that has only grown with popularity since its release. For those ‘90s kids out there, it offers a moment of relaxation, a short break to slip back to a time that was a …"

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated breathes new life into one of the best games of 2003. It is a remake that any fan of the yellow sponge or the original game should not miss."

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Simone Rampazzi The Games Machine Jun 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"The "rehydrated" version of Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is an all-round entertainment product for a younger audience, who can take the opportunity to learn about the franchise, or on the other hand consolidate it with an original and …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"SpongeBob Rehydrated is a vibrant remake of a much loved PS2 platformer. It&s;s a little rough around the edges, but it&s;s a solid effort that brings back a type of game that&s;s all too rare on modern machines. The simple …"

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Steven Rollins Nintendo Enthusiast Jun 2020
70.0 /100

"Ultimately, SpongeBob fanatics and hardcore platforming fans won&s;t want to miss this release, but otherwise, you need not rush out to get it."

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Steve Wright Stevivor Jun 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Everything feels extremely SpongeBob-like, from colourful, zany environments to character design and especially the game’s soundtrack (which you’ll have stuck inside your head for days after you play, though pleasantly so). As a result, those with ties to the television …"

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70.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a solid remake that perhaps stays a little too true to the original. The updated visuals bring the game more inline with the original cartoon series, but some dated game design …"

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Tomas Franzese DualShockers Jun 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Anyone charmed by the original’s rough edges will enjoy this thorough and faithful reimagining of the cherished platformer, though it may have benefitted from a bit more time in the oven to polish out technical problems and make the multiplayer …"

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Tom Quirk Checkpoint Gaming Jun 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

72.0

"Spongebob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated isn’t particularly revolutionary, but it is a lot of fun."

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William Worrall TechRaptor Jun 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"A clunky adventure that will only appeal to hardcore fans thanks to its antiquated gameplay and ho-hum additions."

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Zaher Albalbisi IGN Middle East Jun 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

91.0

Story

67.0

"The classic experience knocks our doors again with a very welcoming modern paint but sadly still suffers from some hiccups that might hinder the enjoyment for the players, especially the returning ones."

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