SpongeBob: Get Cooking

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"SpongeBob: Get Cooking" is a simulation game that allows players to build their own fast-food empire in the underwater world of Bikini Bottom. The game boasts a good story and stunning graphics, but be aware of the occasional bug. Create and customize your own restaurant, perfect your recipes, and manage your staff to become the ultimate fast-food tycoon in this fun and exciting game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,290 reviews

monetization78 positive mentions

stability82 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of SpongeBob.
No ads or in-app purchases make for a smooth gaming experience.
The graphics and animations are vibrant and true to the show.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially at Pasta La Vista level 4.
Many players have reported losing all progress after updates.
Some features, like purchasing certain decor items, are buggy and unresponsive.

monetization
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
5%
28%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as it features no ads and no in-app purchases, providing a seamless gameplay experience. Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, which allows for straightforward progression without interruptions or pay-to-win mechanics. However, access to the game requires a Netflix subscription, which some users noted as a limitation.
- “Love the fact that there are no ads and no in-game purchases.”
- “No microtransactions is a breath of fresh air these days.”
- “It's a breath of fresh air being able to play a decent game with no in-app purchases and offline.”
- “Game is nice but after every level advertisement videos appear and to upgrade you need diamonds which are hard to find; thereby all this took away the fun experience in the game and it became a hectic task to play.”
- “Too many ads destroy the whole game.”
- “Used to play this game... but I can't afford Netflix and without Netflix I don't have the option to play with ads... sad life... goodbye.”
stability
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs and glitches that render it unplayable, particularly at the "Pasta la Vista" level 4. While some players still enjoy the game despite these issues, the overwhelming sentiment is frustration over persistent freezing and crashing, often requiring complete app restarts. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the overall experience, with calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “No glitches, as vibrant as ever, super engaging and absolutely funny.”
- “Really fun game with no ads, super easy to do, highly recommend if you like playing restaurant games, no glitches or anything and animations are flawless.”
- “No glitches.”
- “But the amount of bugs and glitches just make the game unplayable.”
- “It is really annoying because I like the game, but it is unacceptably buggy; asset download is stuck, it freezes mid-game.”
- “Loved the game ... until a glitch froze the game .. in pasta la vista level 4 .. a tutorial shows a guy burns all the food and then freezes ... apparently many other users are also facing the same issue.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute and engaging narrative that aligns with the beloved Spongebob series. However, frustrations arise from gameplay mechanics that require excessive star collection to progress, leading to feelings of "busy work," and technical issues that prevent players from accessing final cutscenes or advancing the story. While the storyline adds enjoyment, some players wish for a more relaxed mode to experience it without the grind.
- “The storyline follows similarly to some of the storylines from the actual show, which is a nice bonus.”
- “The story is cute and fun; there are four decor styles to choose from, and you can mix and match elements, and you can dress up and choose your cook from four characters.”
- “Aesthetically, it's a very nice game; I love the graphics and the story is entertaining.”
- “One thing I am saddened by is that when you reach 100% story progress at each restaurant, it shows a 'downloading assets' screen, and when it reaches 100% downloaded, we don't get to see the final story cutscene - it takes you out to the restaurant selection screen where you move onto the next restaurant.”
- “The storyline is not very interesting; I just want to feed customers, race the clock, and earn new items, especially when the happy face challenge is on.”
- “The story is almost absent.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
7%
7%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the vibrant and cartoonish design that enhances the gameplay experience. While some minor issues, such as elements being obscured or slow performance, were noted, the majority of players found the graphics to be a standout feature that contributes to the game's fun and addictive nature.
- “Love the graphics!”
- “Amazing cartoon graphics and animations, love ❤️ them all and the nostalgia.”
- “Marvelous experience exceeding any freemium rival with great, original graphics and soundtrack matching the cartoon theme.”
- “The 'x' in the corner is hidden behind a graphic and greyed out.”
- “Can't click the 'x' because it is hidden behind another graphic.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive nature and smooth mechanics, with many players enjoying the unique challenges and progression through different restaurants. However, some users express frustration with repetitive elements, lag issues, and a lack of content variety, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered one of the best in its genre, particularly for its graphics and engaging gameplay.
- “Gameplay-wise and graphics, one of the best cooking games out there.”
- “Great gameplay; this is essentially a no ads, no IAP version of Spongebob: Krusty Cook-Off.”
- “Addictive game, good graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “Right when I'm starting to feel a little repetitive with the gameplay, it's time to move on to another restaurant with new recipes, customers, etc. The only issue I'm now starting to have is that I've started to max out the restaurants before the required level to move forward, so even though the restaurant is maxed out, I have to play 20 more levels to move forward.”
- “But it's the most poorly optimized game that I could ever hope for in terms of gameplay.”
- “Either way, it's really affecting the quality of gameplay for me.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny cut scenes, engaging dialogue, and amusing character costumes that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to capture a lighthearted, SpongeBob-like humor, making it both entertaining and fun to play. Despite some critiques regarding the absence of voice acting, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm and enjoyment.
- “The little cut scenes are funny and a nice reprieve to break up each cooking spot.”
- “I love all the funny dialog.”
- “The stories are actually funny, as are the costumes for the characters.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some appreciate the absence of pay-to-win features and find the grind enjoyable, others find it tedious and repetitive, especially as the game progresses. The experience is often marred by technical issues and a lack of inspiration in level design, leading to frustration for some users. Overall, the grinding can serve as a decent time killer, but it may become monotonous for those seeking more engaging gameplay.
- “Tedious.”
- “Starts off well and then it becomes tedious quickly.”
- “A bit too simplistic, but the game does get a lot harder after a lot of grindy and uninspired levels.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the original soundtrack that complements the cartoon theme, others criticize the lack of in-game music and sound effects, noting technical issues that prevent sound from functioning properly. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for enhancing the gaming experience, but many users feel it needs more variety and integration from the show.
- “Marvelous experience exceeding any freemium rival with great, original graphics and a soundtrack matching the cartoon theme.”
- “I love this game! I don't regret downloading this; the sound and music make me want to watch SpongeBob again. Thanks for the game!”
- “Went into the game's settings and both music and sound are switched on.”
- “It needs more lines from the actual show though as the only sound so far is the song at the start of loading.”
- “One star: there's just no music or sound. I don't like that it's broken from Netflix.”
- “When sound effects and music are set to 'off', there is still sound.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, characterized by slow loading times, glitches, and overall poor performance, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “A tedious, glitchy, slow-loading, unoptimized game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, with some recalling significant sadness from their childhood experiences, leading to lasting reflections on their feelings. Despite attempts to seek help for these emotions, the game's impact remains profound, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings, both positive and negative.
- “I cried when I played this; it reminded me of how much sadness playing this game as a child brought me. To this day, I still think about it at least once a day or week. I've tried going to rehab and seeing a psychologist, but it never helped me any.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players expressing a positive appreciation for its immersive qualities.
- “I absolutely love the atmosphere of the game; it draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with stunning visuals and sound design that create a captivating experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to the atmosphere, making it feel alive and engaging from the moment you start playing.”