Are you guys ready? SpongeBob returns to the screen in a new amazing adventure! SpongeBob and Patrick are traveling to a multitude of different Desire Worlds, each with their own unique setting and rules, like the Wild West Jellyfish Field or Halloween Rock Bottom. On the THQ Nordic Showcase, we just revealed the gameplay for the first time.
What is the elevator pitch for the game?
Let’s create a brand new spiritual sequel to our fan-favorite Battle For Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated remake. A 3D platformer centered around a themed world, fun costumes, and buddy pranks between SpongeBob and Patrick. Focusing on SpongeBob, as he travels to the Wild West, medieval or prehistoric times and beyond, has always been at the core of the game’s vision. And the idea for Patrick to be your constant companion, in the form of a cute Balloon, has been around since day one.
Is it always certain that a sequel is already on the card?
Greening a new project in the world of SpongeBob was a collaborative process with our very supportive friends at Nickelodeon who knew the franchise well and made the final decision. Ultimately, the success of Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated and the overwhelming fan support is what allowed us to send SpongeBob and Patrick on another great adventure!
How does the game evolve or change the gameplay from the previous title?
Battle For Bikini Bottom features three playable characters: SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy. Each has one or more special abilities. For The Cosmic Shake, we decided to focus on SpongeBob and give him a lot of new abilities, such as a flying karate kick or being able to roll over large rocks. Unlocking dozens of hit classic costumes for SpongeBob is also the first core focus in the SpongeBob game. Whether you want to run around like a knight in shiny armor or just in your panties: it’s up to you!
And last but not least, thematic world. SpongeBob accidentally messes with the very fabric of the universe, playing with a wish-fulfilling Mermaid’s Tears. As a result, Patrick is turned into a balloon, and our heroes must travel to strange Wishworlds to bring their friends back and restore Bikini Bottom. Whether it’s bringing Sandy back from the Downtown Bikini Bottom-themed karate movie or rescuing Pearl from the medieval Sulfur Fields… each world is unique and has its own story.
Can you describe the levels of play you can see in the trailer?
In the trailer, you get your first look at the many worlds SpongeBob and Patrick travel through in the game. It begins with a boss fight against a giant Gary in Halloween Rock Bottom. We then joined our heroes in search of Squidward in the prehistoric Kelp Forest. That leads us straight into some fun kah-rah-tay action in Downtown Bikini Bottom. And finally, we get our first look at the Wild West Jellyfish Fields.
We hope you enjoy these Embark on this brand new 3D platformer, coming to PlayStation 4 and playable on PlayStation 5.
