SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game Reviews

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is ranked in the 23rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
C. M. Ramsburg
Top Critic
7 / 10
Dec 19, 2024

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game finds success by incorporating the most popular characters and references to SpongeBob SquarePants to create a uniquely physics-centered game set in Bikini Bottom. The plethora of minigames and areas to explore will likely have most players overlooking the game's flaws and repetitiveness, making it a worthwhile addition to SpongeBob SquarePants' already massive video game lineup. Despite the present challenges in game design and mechanics, the game provides at least five hours of fun and wacky game play that can be enjoyed by players of all ages.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2024

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.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2024

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.

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70 / 100
Oct 12, 2024

Vibrant and silly, SpongeBob SquarePants: Patrick Star's Game is unpretentious and sometimes sloppy, but it embraces the innocent chaos of a character as beloved as the protagonist of the franchise. The title gives the player freedom to make a real inconsequential mess through Bikini Bottom, especially if he is a creative child.

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Pure Xbox
Top Critic
4 / 10
Oct 4, 2024

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game feels like another excuse to cash in on the SpongeBob name. The game doesn't do anything offensive, but it's so barebones that it doesn't even really feel like a complete experience, particularly for seasoned gamers. If you absolutely have to try anything with the animated sponge's name on it, then frolicking around in Jellyfish Fields for a few hours or so could be fun - but otherwise, don't bother. It's probably worth just booting up Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated again if you're in the mood for some SpongeBob gaming in your life!

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Oct 30, 2024

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. ⭐

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2024

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game shines in its vibrant visuals and whimsical vibe that's authentic to the popular animated series. Voice acting is another strong point with the original cast bringing the characters to life through witty lines that had me constantly laughing out loud. But the real star is the awesome physics-based gameplay that lets you think creatively to solve the many puzzles and challenges around Bikini Bottom.

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6.5 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2024

Patrick the Starfish, a beloved character from the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, comes with his own game. SpongeBob SquarePants.

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55 / 100
Oct 14, 2024

Still thinking of platform games set in Bikini Bottom, playing SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game left me quite disappointed. Although I wasn’t thrilled by the idea of a simple collection of minigames, if it had at least been packaged in a more engaging and cohesive way, I could have reconsidered my expectations positively. Unfortunately, the title developed by Outright turned out to be rather rough on almost every level, presenting conceptually decent micro-experiences but staged in a crude and unentertaining way. In light of all this, unless you're a true fanatic of SpongeBob and his friends, it’s really hard to recommend Bandai Namco’s production without reservations.

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50%
Nov 15, 2024

In this review I’ve critiqued the game from a general standpoint. Ultimately, A Patrick Star game is a simplistic sandbox adventure which will fall short for most – however for its intended audience this will prove a hit. It’ll provide a challenge, as well as give them the chance to explore somewhere they know and love. Everything is straightforward and its free-roam design means that children of all ages will be able to find something they enjoy, without having their progress halted by a level they can’t get past. Outright Games have done a fantastic job in creating an experience for younger players.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2024

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game turned out to be exactly what we were waiting for. A colorful reinterpretation of Goat Simulator, a sandbox adventure with no real purpose other than to sow chaos and revel in witty activities. Compared to its source of inspiration, PHL Collective's work brakes on the side of insanity and leans toward a very young audience. A hoot, however, that proves to be within everyone's reach, provided one accepts the modesty of the aspirations as well as the restrained nature of the experience. If you have always dreamed of driving the chaotic Patrick through the streets of Bikini Bottom, this is your chance!

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GAMES.CH
Top Critic
67%
Oct 21, 2024

Patrick's first own video game is definitely not a total failure, but it can hardly do justice to its legendary original. If you can get used to the weaknesses of the title and just want to have wild fun, you can still take a look here. Especially for younger gaming fans, it is a nice pastime.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2024

The Patrick Star Game is an open-world adventure designed primarily for children, developed by PHL Collective and published by Outright Games. The game is set in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe and puts Patrick Star at the centre of the action, offering a chaotic and fun experience full of humour typical of the series. Visually colourful and with an attention to detail, the title captures the carefree atmosphere of Bikini Bottom, accompanied by a playful soundtrack and original voices. However, the gameplay, while offering challenges and mini-games, can be repetitive with an unstructured progression. The physics engine is a key element, but not without flaws. Nevertheless, younger gamers will appreciate the freedom it offers and the chaos that comes with it, making The Patrick Star Game an accessible and fun product for its target audience.

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