2003’s version of Battle for Bikini Bottom was a lot less vibrant and pleasant to look at. Rehydrated’s overall appearance is greatly improved. Small touches to character movement, such as the physics in Sandy’s lasso swing, have also been made. The game’s UI had also been refined now that the collectible tracker can be brought up onscreen without diving into the game’s menu system. Platforming sections are improved as you can maneuver the camera accordingly. The fluid movement of the camera now makes completing puzzles easier.
A lot of the camera issues the original was weighted down by have been improved. Rehydrated maintains the moment-to-moment gameplay longtime fans of the original will remember, for better or worse. Patrick, on the other hand, can pick up and move objects like Tiki boxes and watermelons to throw at enemies.įinally, SpongeBob himself can catapult himself into the air, and later learns to throw bubbles as bowling balls. For instance, Sandy has a lasso that she can pair with her double jump for a slower descent. Each of the three characters has unique abilities needed for progression. Some of the core gameplay revolves around swapping characters between SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy. The ‘Rolling Ball Room’ puzzle in the Mermalair level is still one of the more frustrating highlights the game offers. You’ll also scale different pieces of the environment to locate the various collectibles.Įach level has a handful of mini-games to complete to unlock a Golden Spatula or one of Patrick’s Socks, none of which particularly stand out today. There are a variety of enemies to be found throughout your progression, although all it typically takes to defeat one is a simple button press to bash them. Here, you’ll find copious amounts of robot enemies to fight. You’ll explore semi-open environments like Downtown Bikini Bottom, Rock Bottom, and Flying Dutchman’s Graveyard.
Characters will also assign you tasks to track down other objects in order to progress through the game’s story. Throughout the nine core levels, players will find Golden Spatulas, Shiny Objects, and Patrick’s Socks to collect. Die-hard fans will be quick to point out the many nods and easter eggs from the show as well.Īs with games such as Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie, Battle for Bikini Bottom is a collectathon at heart. Even though the material is 17 years old, the banter between SpongeBob and friends is delightful. Krabs (though unfortunately not voiced by Clancy Brown) and Squidward. Players will venture through various hubs of Bikini Bottom to complete tasks dolled out by other familiar characters. Hordes of Plankton’s robots have begun running amok. It was a chance to really explore and get a sense of scale and a deeper appreciation for the setting of the show.įor those who may not have had the chance to play the original upon its release on Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube, Battle for Bikini Bottom sees SpongeBob and co. At the time, the game really spoke to me, a young fan of the television series. Battle for Bikini Bottom released during the golden age of 3D platformers.
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The humour and reverence Nickelodeon has shown the series over the past two decades and remained strong. SpongeBob and his friends are timeless characters. However, it’s sadly not enough as Rehydrated refrains from living up to today’s standards and trends held in regards to a modern game. Like a sponge, Rehydrated has soaked up and preserved the memories many of us have playing Battle for Bikini Bottom all those years ago.ĭevelopers Purple Lamp Studios have made significant changes to the game’s presentation. Plopping that game into 2020, it’s a stark reminder that nostalgia is a powerful drug.
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