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  • Summary: Wish-granting Mermaid's Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick... What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that'sWish-granting Mermaid's Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick... What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that's nothing everyone's favorite sponge can't handle - with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!

    Features

    * Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
    * Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
    * Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
    * Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob's permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
    * Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
    * Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Jan 31, 2023
    83
    Despite some of the issues, The Cosmic Shake is a very fun game that satisfies both fans of SpongeBob and of platformers, and is another contender in the list of games that are licensed by other forms of media that are actually genuinely solid in their own right, rather than merely taking advantage of name recognition. For anyone that has previously played Battle for Bikini Bottom or is generally interested in a 3D platformer full of cartoon shenanigans, then SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake might just be worth losing a boating license for.
  2. Jan 30, 2023
    80
    Purple Lamp has created one of, if not the best, SpongeBob SquarePants video games to date, and if you're a fan of the series, it's worth giving this one a look because it will undoubtedly give you a few laughs and fill you with tons of warm nostalgia.
  3. Feb 1, 2023
    80
    Have you ever wondered, what would’ve happened, if you gave a multiverse unlocking tool to an infantile sponge? Well, even though SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake doesn’t really reinvent the basic formula of its predecessor, it at least aims to answer that very question! This vibrantly colourful collection of teleportation-requiring adventures of the inseparable duo surely brings back a ton of memories. Get ready, because SpongeBob, Patrick, and the Bikini Bottom gang are back with a multiuniversal bang and a whole bunch of wishing bubbles.
  4. Jan 30, 2023
    70
    The Cosmic Shake disappointed me in many ways, but I can't say it's a failure, not at all. It's simply a game aimed directly at a particular target group. The youngest SpongeBob fans will have a good time, but the more mature enthusiasts - not so much.
  5. Jan 30, 2023
    70
    Its adherence to the cartoon is also its saving grace, as excising the IP from this title leaves you with little more than a simplistic, passable platformer. If nautical nonsense be something you wish, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake will absolutely deliver enjoyment on par with the cartoon itself—just don’t expect there to be much of anything you haven’t seen before.
  6. INVEN
    Feb 7, 2023
    68
    It could have ended up with a boring, old-fashioned 3D platformer. However, the features for SpongeBob fans somehow turned the game's outdated style to feel like an old-school. If you can indulge in the series' humor and SpongeBob's new look, you will find some classical fun with this game.
  7. Jan 30, 2023
    55
    The Cosmic Shake can be a fun collectathon with some charming moments, but the lack of original ideas and finesse make it feel more like an expansion than a brand new game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! It fixed most of the errors of the first part. I also really liked the fact that there is no need to look for shovels scattered throughout the location for plot advancement. The graphics have become much better compared to the first part. The music has also become more complex and advanced, I can't help but praise the developers for it. And yes, finally SpongeBob is fighting with someone normal, and not with robots (already tired of so many games). As for the disadvantages: it was disappointing that you can only control SpongeBob. Due to the reduced number of playable characters, SpongeBob becomes too strong and pumped up compared to the first part (looks a little silly) In particular, I can attribute the number of locations to the disadvantages. I think it would be possible to do one or two more. Well, as it is, the game is beautiful, head and shoulders above the first part. And I personally thank the developers for the release on the Nintendo Switch platform) Expand
  2. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    my kids love this game so muchthgey play it evcedy day after scool! super fun and fun connecting actrivirtyt
  3. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Simple, Classic, and fun. Sponge Bob Square Pants: Cosmic Shake is best adventure game in 2023. With new world design & multiverse conceptSimple, Classic, and fun. Sponge Bob Square Pants: Cosmic Shake is best adventure game in 2023. With new world design & multiverse concept based from tv series, this game give new experience like never before (based from BFBB rehydrated). Expand
  4. Feb 3, 2023
    7
    This was a pleasant surprise. Although I never played the original BFBB as a kid. I did play the sequel which was The Movie Game. I was hopingThis was a pleasant surprise. Although I never played the original BFBB as a kid. I did play the sequel which was The Movie Game. I was hoping for a Movie Game Remake. But I can understand, that it was probably better to a new game. But as the 4th game in the BFBB series, it surprisingly stacks up well. But I can't help but feel that it doesn't go that much above it's peers. The problem is that like the other games in this series, people who enjoy SpongeBob are the ones who is will get the most out of this game. At it core, it's a pretty good platformer. But is nothing outstanding. Another issue is that it also doesn't really brings any improvements that BFBB sequels had. Like the upgrade system from The Movie Game. In fact it even sort of regress from BFBB. The collectables are just used for costumes. They are not tied to progression or even again the upgrade systems from The Movie Game. What's worse is that Patrick and Sandy are not playable. I know they weren't as fleshed out as SpongeBob in BFBB. But The Movie Game addressed that issue. Sandy was removed, but they made Patrick more fleshed in that game. But in defense, they did give SpongeBob more abilities to make up for that. These abilities are really fun to use. I even like they are some shortcuts you can take if you think outside the box. The levels are very fun and creative. This game clearly has a lot of effort put into it. But despite it's simplicity, I couldn't put this game down. The only real issue here is that there are some bugs and some poorly thought out moments. It is definitely worth playing if you like SpongeBob. Expand
  5. Feb 2, 2023
    7
    Ah Ok, I new Spongebob game, nice, i think. This game has some problems but man, is funny really really funny to tell the real what i reallyAh Ok, I new Spongebob game, nice, i think. This game has some problems but man, is funny really really funny to tell the real what i really think, it is a good surprise. I would never image something like this Expand
  6. Feb 1, 2023
    7
    While the main campaign of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE COSMIC SHAKE was quite enjoyable, it felt lacking in many areas. To start with theWhile the main campaign of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE COSMIC SHAKE was quite enjoyable, it felt lacking in many areas. To start with the positives, it has a very in depth and complex gambling minigame where you play poker with Patrick and many of the other fun cast members you meet along your journey. This is the only positive unfortunately because the fun cast of characters is actually only okay.
    To start with the negatives, I actually lied about there being a gambling mini game, there is none. This is a major blow to me as a spongbob fan as we all know spongebob is well known for his horrible gamlbing addiction.
    Overall, it's a fine return to form but lacks in certain areas that could be improved in the next game. Prime example: gun play is overall lacking and the weapon balance really needs to be adjusted more often in order to compensate for causal and competitive play. Still better than the previous entry, Spongebob Aquarepants: Truth or Square. but needs to be enhanced further.
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  7. Feb 1, 2023
    4
    Не рекомендую. И вот почему.
    Плюсы игры:
    -красивая картинка -оптимизация (steam deck не сосет) И это все! Минусы: -скучные бои -скучные миры
    Не рекомендую. И вот почему.
    Плюсы игры:
    -красивая картинка
    -оптимизация (steam deck не сосет)
    И это все!
    Минусы:
    -скучные бои
    -скучные миры
    -нет челенджа
    -нет юмора
    -примитивно и однообразно
    Если сравнить с недавним ремейком Битвы Бикини боттома, то это провал. Там было все, отличное начало, яркие и интересные поиски секретов, юмор и желание возвращаться в игру. Здесь это нет, поэтому дропнул на 5 часу игры, пройдя где -то чуть больше половины
    Целевая аудитория 12-14 лет, остальные мимо, не стоит тратить время на эту инру
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