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When magical Mermaid’s Tears scatter Bikini Bottom’s residents into Wishworlds, SpongeBob platform-hops, fights jelly foes, and rescues them.
Released 31 Jan 2023
Travel Seven Wishworlds
Swing on Fishhooks
Karate-Kick Jelly Foes
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!
Developed by Purple Lamp · Published by THQ Nordic









After SpongeBob and Patrick use wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears, portals open to Wishworlds and Bikini Bottom’s residents are scattered. SpongeBob sets out to bring his friends back, accompanied by Patrick in balloon form.
Play as SpongeBob in a 3D platforming adventure across seven themed Wishworlds. Jump through obstacle courses, fight jelly enemies, take on bosses, and use moves such as the Karate Kick, gliding, and Fishhook Swing.
Unlock new abilities as you progress, then revisit levels to reach some hidden items and complete character requests and challenges. Collect jelly and golden doubloons to unlock costumes; levels also include activities such as races and mini-games.
Players often enjoy the colorful, distinctively themed worlds, cartoon references, and familiar voice performances, which help the adventure feel like an interactive SpongeBob episode. Reviewers also appreciate its accessible platforming and humorous character moments. Some find the game short or the level revisits repetitive, while opinions differ on how engaging and polished its platforming and combat feel.



| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 44 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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