SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Reviews
This, combined with a fun but unnecessary chapter and some technical hitches on Switch 2, hold back Titans of the Tide from being the Nickelodeon icon’s best outing yet. That said, if you’re a SpongeBob veteran or someone just seeking a fun adventure for the family, there are times when Titans of the Tide is primed to make a splash.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide isn't going to blow anyone away, but it's a perfectly decent 3D platformer that mostly captures the energy of the show. Swapping between SpongeBob and Patrick is a neat mechanic that's used very well throughout, and levels are big and varied as you explore Bikini Bottom and talk to its populace, all of whom are voiced by the proper cast. It definitely has some rough edges and some soft writing, and it won't win over any SpongeBob detractors, but it's a good all-ages game for both kids and longtime fans.
Despite the pleasantries Titans of the Tide offers that makes it easy breezy and a fair old hoot for SpongeBob fans, you would expect this latest entry to improve on The Cosmic Shake, rather than behaving like a slippery sidestep. Unfortunately, Titans of the Tide is out of its depths because it comes across as an unfinished game that has some sparkling ideas, but the execution is hamstrung by its terrible camera and banal combat, platforming and puzzles. If you want to delve into another SpongeBob game this one might do just fine, but for everybody else Titans of the Tide is a titanic case of meh.
While SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide isn't particularly challenging, it's well-written, consistently fun and fun enough to be enjoyed by Goofy Goobers, young and old.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is a wonderfully fun adventure that's sure to be enjoyed by everyone. If nautical nonsense is something you wish, go play this game!
Despite its simple and shallow storyline, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide manages to charm with its fun and nostalgia.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide feels like a '00s-era 3D platformer in many ways and its sense of variety and constant fun with impressively intricate stage designs made me quite happy. It can be glitchy and confusing, though, so keep that in mind. 🧽
SpongeBob Squarepants: Titan of Tides is a fantastic platformer, with tight controls, lots of variety, and plenty of Bikini Bottom residents.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Tidal Titans doesn’t reinvent the genre, but delivers a fun, solid adventure true to the show’s spirit. With silly gags, simple yet effective mechanics, and competent technical work, Purple Lamp offers a pleasant platformer for both longtime fans and newcomers. The lack of Italian dubbing is a drawback, yet the game still provides carefree entertainment and genuine laughs—exactly what you’d expect from a sponge living in a pineapple under the sea.
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Review in German | Read full review
Spongebob SquarePants: Tidal Titans feels like a product rushed out the door with a minimal budget. It’s fun at times, but it also often disappoints. And where's the Polish dubbing which was here before?
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is game that is definitely made for its target demographic. The voice lines, while repetitive, brought a smile to my kids’ faces that only SpongeBob can do. The story is silly, and the characters are sillier. For a game like this, that’s all you can ask for when entering children.
Titans of the Tide's best qualities are its focus on playing to its story and the switch mechanics performed by the dynamic duo. The original voices are back, and while a few lines are repeated far too often, the narrative really places the pair in scenarios that bring out the best in the voice cast. Titans of Tide certainly feels like it is borrowing from The Cosmic Shake at almost every step, but it does refine some of those rough edges into one of the best SpongeBob games out there.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide exalts all the expertise that Purple Lamp exhibits in creating platform games, delivering an extremely high dose of fun set in one of the world's most famous IPs!
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
After taking a few steps back with The Cosmic Shake, Titans of the Tide delivers a buoyant dose of nostalgia with a ghoulishly ghost-tinted spin.
Compared to Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated and The Cosmic Shake, Titans of the Tide shows Purple Lamp’s big leap forward with its heartfelt, dynamic duo-driven platforming and richer levels, though technical issues, missing QoL touches, and Day One DLC hold this otherwise delightful SpongeBob adventure back from reaching a true Best Day Ever.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
SpongeBob SquarePants: Giants of the Tides is a colorful, charming, and lovingly crafted adventure that is clearly aimed at a younger audience. You can feel that in many places. Easy puzzles, clear hints, and very accessible gameplay make it ideal for newcomers and children. The delays in the cutscenes and the odd pauses in the dialogues are a bit distracting, but the excellent German voice actors help make up for it. Performance mode is essential, the boss fights are creative, and many small details—like the color-changing controller—show how much heart went into the game. A co-op mode would have been the cherry on top, but it’s unfortunately missing entirely. For adults, it’s more of a relaxed, charming feel-good game. For kids, it’s a great little adventure full of familiar characters. If you like SpongeBob, you’ll get a well-rounded, likable game that isn’t perfect, but definitely fun.
Review in German | Read full review
The game skillfully mixes fast-paced levels and tricky boss fights with cozy storytelling and familiar characters from Bikini Bottom. The world is lovingly designed, funny, and rich in detail.
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