SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is a 3D action-adventure video game, which is based on the Nickelodeon animated television series of the same name. The game was developed by Heavy Iron Studios, and published by THQ in 2003 for GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
The game is set in Bikini Bottom, where Plankton, the Krusty Krab’s nemesis, has invented a machine that can turn all residents into robots. SpongeBob and his friends must stop Plankton before he can turn all of Bikini Bottom into his own robot army.
The game is played from a third-person perspective, and the player can control SpongeBob or one of his friends, Patrick, Sandy or Squidward. Each character has unique abilities and skills. SpongeBob can use his water gun to attack enemies and solve puzzles. Patrick can use his strength to push heavy objects. Sandy can use her Kung Fu skills to fight enemies. Squidward can use his flute to paralyze enemies.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is highly appreciated by critics and players. The game has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.