History VideoGame / SpongeBobSquarePantsBattleForBikiniBottom

* ArtificalStupidity: Some robots, such as Fodders and Ham-mers, will run straight at the player in an attempt to attack. They do this even if there's a hazard in between them and the player such as goo, [[TooDumbToLive thus destroying themselves in the process]].

* ColorCodedForYourConvinence:

* NoFairCheating: Entering any cheat codes in the pause menu will subtly brand your save file, causing the NPCs to turn their backs on SpongeBob when he approaches them. They'll turn back around when talking to him though.

Creator/THQNordic released a HD remake called ''[=SpongeBob SquarePants=]: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated'' on June 23, 2020 for the Platform/NintendoSwitch, Platform/PlayStation4, Platform/XboxOne, and Windows.[[note]]The original PC version of the game was actually a MinigameGame, not a port of the console versions, so this is the first time [=PCs=] get a version of the original 3D platformer.[[/note]] The remake was developed by Purple Lamp Studios, and boasts a massive graphical overhaul and a host of quality-of-life improvements, while also adding a new multiplayer mode with exclusive playable characters and assets based on content cut from the original version. A mobile port of the remake for iOS and Android, developed by Handy Games, was released on January 21, 2021.

* DropTheHammer: The [[PunnyName Ham-mer]] robots use large hammers made of ham as a weapon.

** [[PunnyName Ham-mer]], another fairly common enemy, uses a [[DropTheHammer giant hammer]] made of a literal large ham to attack you.

* ArtificalBrilliance: During the [[spoiler: final boss's second phase, Robo-Plankton will actively begin dodging out of the way of Spongebob's cruise bubble, forcing you to adapt to his movements in order to hit him.]]

''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom'' is a {{licensed game}} produced by [[Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} Nick]] Games and Creator/{{THQ}}, and developed by Heavy Iron Studios, released in 2003 for the UsefulNotes/{{PS2}}, UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube, and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}. The UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows and UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance {{Reformulated Game}}s were developed by AWE Games and Vicarious Visions respectively.

Creator/THQNordic released a HD remake called ''[=SpongeBob SquarePants=]: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated'' on June 23, 2020 for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and Windows.[[note]]The original PC version of the game was actually a MinigameGame, not a port of the console versions, so this is the first time [=PCs=] get a version of the original 3D platformer.[[/note]] The remake was developed by Purple Lamp Studios, and boasts a massive graphical overhaul and a host of quality-of-life improvements, while also adding a new multiplayer mode with exclusive playable characters and assets based on content cut from the original version. A mobile port of the remake for iOS and Android, developed by Handy Games, was released on January 21, 2021.

* ConsoleCameo: In the console versions, a sand sculpture in Goo Lagoon resembles an UsefulNotes/Atari2600 controller.

* OptionalBoss: Robo-Squidward, who was initially just concept art in the original console releases (outside of the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance version), makes an appearance in multiplayer mode as its main boss. He'll spawn waves of robots at players, and after several waves, will interfere directly with [[ShockAndAwe electrical discharges]] that cover parts of the islands.

The gameplay is a staple 3D platformer in the vein of ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' and ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie''--have [=SpongeBob=], Patrick and Sandy travel around several different levels spread throughout Bikini Bottom. They battle Plankton's robot cronies and solve obstacles and puzzles while collecting Golden Spatulas to help you get around.

* IdiotBall: PlayedForLaughs. Every single time it's made obvious that Plankton was the one at fault for making the robots in the first place, the other characters write it off or ignore it. Plankton even effectively flat out admits several times that he's the one at fault, only for everyone else to buy whatever WildcardExcuse he comes up with to explain it away. It isn't until just before the final boss starts that they finally catch on.

** The same applies for the last set of levels: The atmospheric Kelp Forest is followed by the dark and foreboding Flying Dutchman's Graveyard, then to the surreal and colorful SpongeBob's Dream.

* RecycledSoundtrack: Most of the tracks in the PC port are from " SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month".

*** Averted in ''Rehydrated'', where the safe will indeed kill SpongeBob if he's down to one hit point.
** NPC characters in levels will have different dialogue if you talk to them with the wrong character for the task they give, some of which can only be heard if you switch characters and backtrack from later in the level. However, two completely unique (and voiced) conversations between SpongeBob and Plankton exist in both Jellyfish Fields and Sandy's Dream that can only be heard through the use of glitches or cheats, as Plankton is in areas that are impossible for SpongeBob to access by normal means.

* ToiletHumor: After her rescue in the Robo-Patrick fight, Sandy tells Spongebob & Squidward that they made her blush, prompting [=SpongeBob=] to say this:

* PasswordSave: The GBA version uses this in the form of a four-character code of letters and numbers.

* DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: You are returned to a checkpoint when you die, and that's pretty much it. This is averted for some challenges, however, as certain things reset upon death, such as the Sand Mountain challenge where you must destroy all 8 sandmen located at various places on the slide, which reset if you die.

** NPC characters in levels will have different dialogue if you talk to them with the wrong character for the task they give, some of which can only be heard if you switch characters and backtrack from later in the level. However, two completely unique (and voiced) conversations between Spongebob and Plankton exist in both Jellyfish Fields and Sandy's Dream that can only be heard through the use of glitches or cheats, as Plankton is in areas that are impossible for Spongebob to access by normal means.

* RecycledSoundtrack: Most of the tracks are from " SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month".