Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Altron
- Publishers: Play THQ
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition is a platformer video game developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. It was released for the Nintendo DS in October 2008. The game is a spin-off of 5th Cell’s 2007 DS hit Drawn to Life, and is based on the Nickelodeon animated comedy series SpongeBob SquarePants, specifically the episode “Frankendoodle”.
In Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition, players use the DS stylus to create their own characters and objects, which they can then use to play through the game’s levels. The game features a variety of different gameplay modes, including a story mode, a challenge mode, and a multiplayer mode.
The story mode follows SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends as they try to stop Plankton from taking over Bikini Bottom. Along the way, they must use their drawing abilities to create new characters and objects, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies.
The challenge mode features a variety of different challenges, such as time trials, obstacle courses, and boss battles. Players can compete against their friends or against their own best times.
The multiplayer mode allows up to four players to compete against each other in a variety of different game modes, such as races, battles, and puzzle challenges.
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition was praised for its innovative gameplay, its charming visuals, and its faithfulness to the SpongeBob SquarePants universe. The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition is a platformer game that uses the DS stylus to control the characters and objects. Players can use the stylus to draw their own characters, objects, and even levels. The game features a variety of different gameplay modes, including:
- Story mode: In story mode, players follow SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends as they try to stop Plankton from taking over Bikini Bottom. Along the way, they must use their drawing abilities to create new characters and objects, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies.
- Challenge mode: Challenge mode features a variety of different challenges, such as time trials, obstacle courses, and boss battles. Players can compete against their friends or against their own best times.
- Multiplayer mode: Multiplayer mode allows up to four players to compete against each other in a variety of different game modes, such as races, battles, and puzzle challenges.
Characters
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition features a variety of characters from the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, including:
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Patrick Star
- Squidward Tentacles
- Mr. Krabs
- Sandy Cheeks
- Plankton
Players can also create their own characters using the game’s character creator.
Reception
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition was praised for its innovative gameplay, its charming visuals, and its faithfulness to the SpongeBob SquarePants universe. The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Reviews
- IGN: 8.5/10
- GameSpot: 8/10
- Nintendo World Report: 9/10
Legacy
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition is considered to be one of the best SpongeBob SquarePants games ever made. The game’s innovative gameplay and charming visuals have made it a favorite among fans of the series.
Trivia
- Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition is the first SpongeBob SquarePants game to be developed by 5th Cell.
- The game features the voice talents of the original SpongeBob SquarePants cast.
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Winifred Phillips, who also composed the music for the SpongeBob SquarePants animated series.
Review Score
7.5/10
Art
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