Play SpongeBob SquarePants Online

I remember picking up the SpongeBob SquarePants game for Game Boy Color back in 2001. THQ published it, and it was one of those licensed titles that felt right at home on the handheld. It didn't try to be more than it was, just a straightforward adventure set in Bikini Bottom during the show's early popularity.

You control SpongeBob through a series of side scrolling levels, jumping on platforms and avoiding enemies like jellyfish and robots. The main goal is to rescue Gary, who's been snail napped. You collect golden spatulas to progress, and some stages switch things up with minecart rides or bubble blowing sections. The pacing is brisk, though some jumps require precise timing. It feels exactly like guiding SpongeBob through his own chaotic, cheerful world.