SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is the funniest game of the year with its hilarious open-ended gameplay that's sure to crack you up. Who knew that a sandbox game for kids could be this much fun?
Vibrant and silly, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is unpretentious and sometimes sloppy, but it embraces the innocent chaos of a character as beloved as the franchise's protagonist. The title gives players the freedom to make a truly reckless mess around Bikini Bottom, especially if they're a creative kid.
The Patrick Star Game is just like its main character: chaotic, funny and sometimes a little uncouth. The many rough edges of the open-world adventure cannot be denied, but amidst the chaos there is also a game that has respect for its source material as well as something that both young and older fans can enjoy.
The game is clearly aimed at younger gamers, so it certainly offers fun for them thanks to its accessibility. It also does not lack the familiar humor and the presentation is fine. At the same time, the game also has several drawbacks. There is little variety in missions, there are not many unlocks and the overall content is somewhat sparse. In itself a nice game, but it could have had more potential.
Though the controls could be difficult for young children due to the physics involved, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is designed to be fun for everyone, and it would certainly be hard to be depressed while in this bright world.
The Patrick Star Game is fun, and to see the original cast return for it is a wonderful thing, but this deep-sea sandbox remains in relatively shallow waters despite a rich history of references and callbacks. It’s probably a safe bet to keep your kids entertained for a good while, but for us adults who still have a soft spot for SpongeBob SquarePants, this is still a solid recommendation - just when the game is on sale and you’re looking for something simple to mindlessly work away at.
An open world sandbox that lets you run free around Bikini Bottom, there's plenty of fun to be had in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game. It's packed with minigames and activities, but it's just a shame the whole experience feels rather rough.