SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom

 GameCube
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. GameZone
    90
    I can't tell you how exciting it is to see a well-crafted console game for children that is designed to be easy to play, but at the same time offers enough variety, levels and challenges to never be boring.
  2. Nintendophiles
    82
    I said it before and I’ll say it again, this is the best Nickelodeon game ever.
  3. GMR Magazine
    80
    Like Bob himself, this game holds its water and is, in fact, remarkably fun. [Jan 2004, p.86]
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  5. Gamezilla!
    80
    A well-made title with a load of personality. This is a no-brainer buy for SpongeBob fans, but platform enthusiasts can’t go wrong here either.
  6. Play Magazine
    75
    What really makes this one tick, though, is a level of creativity imbedded into each scenario that makes it impossible to put down, regardless of your maturity or lack thereof. [Nov 2003, p.80]
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  7. IGN
    73
    I'm constantly amazed by the how much THQ and Heavy Iron got right -- this truly is like playing through an episode.
  8. Nintendo Power
    72
    Does an even better job at capturing the cartoon's craziness. [Feb 2004, p.151]
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  9. G4 TV
    60
    Although it's probably not quite interesting enough for non-SpongeHeads (if SpongeBob fans aren't called that, they should be), it's sure to please devoted viewers of the show.
  10. 1UP
    50
    It's all not as bad as it could have been, but nothing you can't get from dozens of other games.
  11. Computer and Video Games
    46
    All the stages are based around areas in the cartoon like Bikini Bottom and Jellyfish Fields, but it's all so low-res and blurry that everything looks plain bad.

Awards & Rankings

57
#57 Best GameCube Game of 2003
20
#20 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
22
#22 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 74
  3. Negative: 4 out of 74
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    Controls are great! The platforming is very good for the Playstation 2 and the Gamecube. The graphics are actually really good! The soundControls are great! The platforming is very good for the Playstation 2 and the Gamecube. The graphics are actually really good! The sound effects aren't annoying. Yes they aren't and it's spongebob! There is so much gameplay. If you have this game you are very lucky. This game is 100% worth and one of my favorite games of all time. Play it now!… Full Review »
  2. SpencerG.
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    I have the game and Its really fun!
  3. KellyJohnD.
    Jan 13, 2004
    10
    I have the game and i think its really fun. Its a great challenging game for people of all ages.
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