SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is an action-packed 2-player multiplayer game, bringing back the classic SpongeBob experience. The game features iconic locations, mini-games, and challenges from the original. Revisit the vibrant underwater world of Bikini Bottom and relive the nostalgia with updated visuals and new content on your console. Check out the latest news, videos, and purchase the game directly from the PlayStation Store.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is fun and enjoyable for all ages, especially for fans of SpongeBob.
It features nostalgic elements and colorful graphics that appeal to children.
Many players appreciate the game's accessibility and engaging gameplay, making it a good choice for kids.

The game has been reported to have glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Multiplayer options are limited and do not save progress, which can be frustrating for players wanting to play together.
Some players find the game difficult and not suitable for younger children due to its complexity.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as great and a significant improvement over the original, others criticize the port for lacking polish and experiencing frame drops, suggesting that it feels outdated in certain aspects. Overall, the visuals are seen as impressive but not without notable flaws.
- “The graphics are great!”
- “The graphics are great!”
- “Graphics are fuzzy too.”
- “I enjoyed this game, but this port feels poor. Graphically, it looks amazing compared to the original, but even a year on, it lacks the polish I would have expected from a developer such as THQ Nordic. Some parts of the gameplay still feel like they're stuck in the early 2000s, and there are some pretty drastic frame drops. I'd imagine the Xbox/PlayStation version runs better than this.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While it may appeal to younger players, these technical problems often necessitate restarts, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game sucks and constantly freezes and crashes.”
- “Game has glitches and bugs.”
- “My five-year-old likes it, but the game has some glitches requiring a restart.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing the repetitive enemy respawning and outdated mechanics reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some appreciate the graphical improvements in the port, many feel it lacks polish and suffers from performance issues, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is quite basic, feels like I've seen it all before, and the visuals are not very appealing.”
- “I enjoyed this game, but this port feels poor. Graphically, it looks amazing compared to the original, but even a year on, it lacks the polish I would have expected from a developer such as THQ Nordic. Some parts of the gameplay still feel like they're stuck in the early 2000s, and there are some pretty drastic frame drops. I'd imagine the Xbox/PlayStation version runs better than this.”
- “Respawning enemies block you from doing anything in the game. No wonder it's poorly received; the company that made it is Austrian. This game is disappointing.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The story of the game is engaging and well-conceived, providing a compelling narrative that players find appealing. However, some users note that the difficulty of certain levels can lead to frustration, particularly for younger players, despite their appreciation for the overall concept.
- “The game plays quite well through the various missions.”
- “Hard to get through some levels, even for my husband, let alone my 7-year-old, so she found it quite frustrating, but she did love the concept and the story of what you were trying to achieve.”
- “The story is convoluted and hard to follow, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
- “The characters lack depth, which makes it hard to care about their journeys.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and detract from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a well-crafted screenplay that effectively delivers comedic moments, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “He also found the screenplay funny”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players often find the grinding aspect of the game to be difficult and tedious, leading some to stop playing altogether after encountering frustrating obstacles.
- “I find this game rather difficult and tedious, and I've actually stopped playing it after getting stuck.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”