There Was A Fairly OddParents Video Game?

The Fairly OddParents did something not so odd and joined in the long line of video games that stem from non video games properties. While there are other Fairly OddParents video games, today, we are taking a look at The Fairly OddParents: Breakin' Da Rules and see how the world of the show was translated to a video game.
Written By: Jordan Fringe
Edited By: Jordan Fringe & David Strickland
Gameplay Captured by: PaleoSteno
Channel Art By: Jerry Meehan

[@JordanFringeGaming]

Thanks so much for watching! Did you ever get a chance to play this Fairly OddParents game? Let me know your thoughts on it!

[@zomerhalpme9787]

I did actually play the game but it was a very long time ago so I don’t remember much.

[@michaelvanek7992]

Great video, I remember shadow showdown being alot better than this game

[@swordsnake305]

The only nickelodeon games I played was Nicktoons Unite and the sequels that came after

[@charlesbennett7484]

Have you ever done or thought about doing a teir list of video games based on cartoon shows? I think that'd be pretty neat.

[@betrayed117]

Played both actually. Though shadow showdown was my favorite.

[@theelike4302]

As a game its a 5/10 but as a piece of Fairly Odd Parents interactive media its a 8/10. The references are on point. Stages feel similar to episodes. The voice actors put in a similar effort level to the show. Everything feels cohesive

[@PapPapYT]

BRO... STOP IT. The unearthing of these childhood memories are too great. I got this game for getting a "Check+" on my report card in 4th grade, this game kept me company through many saturday mornings, thanks for reminding me bubba.

[@robertoXCX]

"Check+" just gave me childhood whiplash to the way they would change the report card grading scale every damn year in elementary school. O's Y's A's S's were all the "good" ones at one point or another, but N's were always bad.

[@mhm6]

My school graded us with a number 1-4. 4 being the highest

[@Daddyvader7]

@@robertoXCX What was O or Y?

[@DevonDekhran]

I spent my entire childhood wanting to play this game. Now, at 23yrs, I come across your video, remember this, and set an emulator to play. The sheer joy this brought me, man... Thank you so much for this Jordan

[@BrennySpain]

Fun fact! Breakin’ da rules never released in Australia. Only shadow showdown which I had a lot of fun with personally.

[@C.Johnson9714]

It was the same for me in the UK I enjoyed playing Shadow Showdown and still do today. But I was really annoyed that I missed out on playing Breakin Da Rules.

[@BrennySpain]

@@C.Johnson9714 let's hope it gets remastered someday. THQ Nordic has a big plan for all the nickelodeon properties someday too. cosmic shake is right around the corner!

[@C.Johnson9714]

@@BrennySpain I agree 👍🏻

[@raidenstark315]

Australia is a pain on the ass for videogame censorship

[@BrennySpain]

@@raidenstark315 why was this game censored out of interest?

[@Chocolatepain]

This was one of the first games I ever fully beat as a kid. I enjoyed it as a 13 year old but I see it doesn't hold up.

[@gracekim25]

Especially the boys vs girls thing 😅 don’t need to have grown up with it (the game) to figure out how uncomfortable it all is…

[@kieranstark7213]

@@gracekim25 True, The Fairly OddParents (at least the last half of the ten seasons anyways) went from one of Nickelodeon’s best (or at least better) shows to one of the many shows that really over-saturated (like SpingeBob, iCarly and The Loud House instead of let them be mortal like most of their shows, especially the ones they made that were actually good that only got to see the light of day for a short time like Invader Zim, for example) the network with or without Butch Fartman.

[@Oneforus21111]

My first games are Spongebob Creature from the Krusty Krab. But i dont think i've beat that one.

[@zoltanwilson4277]

Agreed.

[@gracekim25]

@@kieranstark7213 show wise I stopped watching after Foop was added so I found out about Sparky etc about 2018-ish

[@MoonDeLaAxel]

The Vicky Boss in the Power Mad inspired level made a Sonic reference as well. She mentions when she gets done with you, she'll change you into something else.. One of the mentions of animals is a Hedgehog.

[@scottoleson1997]

What I like about games like this, is you can tell everything that’s there to offer, and if you want just a nice relaxing nostalgic platformer, it’s a nice time still today. Also I have memories of being sick and staying home playing this game. Good times, I think I was 5 or 6.

[@beanbag3433]

I feel like this was a great "intro to gaming" video game. It's clever but simple. It has different challenges that get harder but not impossible. And it's played at a pace that makes it easy for kids to get a basic understanding of the controls used in most rpgs without it being too easy or too hard. I think that's what this game was really meant for. It wasn't created for experienced gamers, but rather as an introduction of sorts for children. I know I loved this game and Shadow Showdown as a kid, and it definitely got me more interested in games similar to it. Now I play RDR2 and GTA V, and I owe a lot of that enjoyment to early, child friendly rpgs like Breakin' Da Rules. I know this game is outdated and boring to most adults, but it will always hold a special place in my memory

[@robertoXCX]

I kinda miss the absolute cheese licensed video games that THQ put out back in the early/mid 00s. Sometimes you'd get amazing games, like Battle for Bikini Bottom, and sometimes... you get Breakin' Da Rules. At least we had the benefit of Blockbuster/Hollywood Video/Movie Gallery rentals back then to decide if a game was worth getting.

[@alexistavia6041]

Shadow Showdown is an amazingly nastalgic game for me and my siblings! The varied and interesting levels with their own gimmics, the ongoing mystery, and how you can use your wishes all throughout the levels they appear in. Along with permanent powerups. I still remember learning to back track while using my wishes in Fairy World. It never felt stale for us and was hours of enjoyment.

[@eblock217]

“Or bare minimum, rent it.” I felt that 😭😭 thank you blockbuster for introducing me to so many games!

[@l1z4rdon7]

I remember renting this game for the Xbox at Blockbuster when I was 7. When I got home and opened up the case, Godzilla: Save the Earth was inside instead. That was my introduction to my lifelong obsession with Godzilla. I still remember all the screenshots of the Fairy Odd Parents game on the box. Wasn’t exactly excited but was interested. It feels so nice to see what this game actually looks like after all these years. Thank you.

[@headhunterhades3816]

Love your content, really feels like a blast from the past. You should do an episode on the Fossil Fighter games, especially since you seemed to enjoy Spectrobes

[@vanguardluard8334]

I'm kind of hoping this game get a remaster like spongebob squarepants battle for bikini bottom got

[@RyansChannel0203]

This and Shadow Showdown seriously need to be remade.

[@IMEEntertainment]

Except having to deal with Nelvana would be a major issue. THQ Nordic strictly said that a re-release of Breaking da Rules would be US only no matter what happens.

[@ToastyBrain]

I would love to see Shadow Showdown remade. It was one of my favorite games to play on my PS2.

[@shaylawatson1244]

I agree

[@chrilz1498]

I love the episodic nature of this--it feels really natural, of course. I remember seeing a friend play this at his house when we were kids, but never tried it myself. It looks great with the cell-shaded style, and honestly you've encouraged me to try this myself. Thanks, Jordan!

[@held2053]

"Don't force me to use this." -The bronze kneecap, everytime

[@slycooperscane]

I love this game it felt like a perfect translation of the show. The levels and gameplay constantly switching made it so it never got stale.

[@rga1605]

Bonus for using classic the Tails Gets Trolled panel, an accurate reaction to some things in this game

[@lade_pardee]

Oh wow, I remember renting this at Hollywood Video and playing it for all of 30 mins before getting bored and swapping over to the Futurama video game I also rented and finishing it in a sitting 😂 .... returned this basically unplayed because most of it was intro, fun to see now what it was actually about hehe

[@ronaldmorris1462]

Bro old nick and cartoon network made some of the best games. On my gamecube I had this, both spongebob games, the Jimmy neutron game, nicktoons unite, the ed edd n eddy game, a couple scooby doo games, and a rugrats game. Loved every last one of them.

[@megagrowlithe]

Oddly enough, the hub and mission select style really reminds me of the Ed Edd n Eddy Mis-Edventures game. Definitely seems like a game I would've probably enjoyed well-enough as a kid, but, yeah, definitely doesn't seem like something that'd stand the test of time too well.

[@guilhermemaiate6338]

I really enjoyed this video, also I think you should try the shadow showdown iirc it's much better than breakin da rules, I hope you continue making great videos about those licensed games that are left in the shadows but I remember them and this kind of content brings me happiness :)

[@YeooJohn]

I remember playing this game on my brothers GameCube like 12 years ago , bout to turn 20 damn time flies

[@AlbinoSheepDawg]

I started playing this game a few months ago, and while i enjoyed the game in general, as well as the callbacks to episodes (i grew up with it) i ended up stopping halfway through it as it became so formulaic and repetitive. I may pick it back up eventually, even if just to say i did it. Kudos for beating the whole thing though!

[@Gedz817]

After binge watching your show channel man was i stoaked to find out you had a gaming channel. Time to binge this channel too.

[@M567dk]

I remember playing this as a kid and fan of the show. It was an excellent take on the series.

[@LovelyLina034]

So I actually have a copy of Fairly Odd Parents: Shadow Showdown for the PS2 and it is my favorite Nickelodeon game ever. I go back from time to time to replay the game and experience the nostalgia of "Dad's Dream" and the nightmare fuel that is the walking suits. I remember each level and how to go through them and even where the items are for the secrets. I also enjoyed the extra mini clips of the show you get to see in the extras section of the main menu (big claps for the Halloween song in that game, always got me pumped for Halloween). I never got to own/play Breakin' Da Rules but Shadow Showdown is still as good as it was when I first got it, regardless of nostalgia and I will be glad to introduce my kids to that game when I end up having kids.

[@fuchsiafire6932]

This game along with the other one (shadow something, can't remember the name) had such a weird vibe, between the super compressed dialog and music (and sometimes lack of), not to mention the absolute zany level design, but nonetheless a great memory from my childhood

[@anthonymarziano9984]

I love that your giving fairly odd parents Breaking da Rules it's own review, I have that game, it does a pretty good job at representing the show.

[@ace-x6m]

Loved this game. Still have it. Also, the was a FOP game called Fairly Odd Parents: Shadow Showdown

[@Zeroist1000]

This is the first Jordan Fringe vid that has given me CRIPPLING nostalgia. I forgot this game existed yet I remember every single level!

[@villagerguide]

One of my most nostalgic games, I played it extremely young. I remember really enjoying the dog/mall level, and being too scared to do the camp level. Seeing these levels gives me such enjoyable abstract feelings, thank you for reminding me of this game!

[@getshwifty3101]

Jesus Christ, you just unlocked a Core Memory. I forgot I had this on GameCube, and remembering it was like a mental flashbang.

[@AndrewDirect_]

The art style looks incredible

[@JS-pq2tc]

I straight up thought this game was a fever dream of mine from when I was a kid. Thank you for making me feel more sane

[@TheComediAnimal]

While I never played this one (aside from the handheld which was VERY different) I DID play Shadow Showdown a bunch as a kid and would love to hear you talk about that one too!

[@chrisbrooks5240]

Cant wait to see the review on Rocket Power Beach Bandits!

[@kqakqa]

god, this is such a trip!! i thought i never beat the game but i remember it all so clearly when i see the levels. thats so so cool!!

[@Ikes_online_video_space_78]

Chinless blunder is where the crimson chin becomes the crimson balloks

[@tylerroberts4603]

The 2nd game feels way more fleshed out as a Fairly Oddparents experience. It feels as though each level was crafted in a cartoon and audio is much cleaner as well :D (Fairly Oddparents Shadow Showdown ≥ Break'n Da Rules)

[@IamtheEkco]

shadow showdown was the daily odd parents game i played growing up it was really good. good video

[@popstarprincess123]

I remember that game I learned so much about computers so young because of this game especially since it’s not just matching systems

[@aliraff1000]

I've always described the way the voice actors sound as "crunchy" lol That's the best way I could put it into words

[@OMEGA521]

Love your content jordan!!

[@Torterra454]

I remember playing this one back in the day, although I think what I would do the most watch the clips for the icky Vicky and perfecto teeth songs lol Hope You do a video in the kids next door video Game eventually!

[@maccamachine]

Hell yeah new Jordan fringe gaming! I used to have the gba version of this and it was some mega man type clone but I also had the shadow showdown on gamecube

[@jennifermk4059]

Breakin' da Rules is so nostalgic for me. My brother and I still quote it sometimes. I'm not saying it's the best game out there or anything, but it was so much fun as a kid.

[@rylan7462]

This video game brings back so many memories, might have been the first game I rented

[@danielhawkins985]

Christmas 2003. I got a PS2 and this game. I was blown away. I finally got to explore the world of one of my favorite tv shows. 20 years later (god it hurts to say that) I see now it’s a little cheesy and redundant, but back then, it was the best.

[@offbeatkiki]

I was obsessed with Breakin Da Rules. Still love it tbh

[@valdirberbert9361]

I never played this one, but Shadow Showdown was the first game I ever finished, I was just obsessed with Fairly Oddparents at that time, I have some great memories with it

[@HEXOIC]

That game was the peak of gaming. PS2 and GameCube was the console to have.

[@thetwilightadventures6]

The fact that Vicki says "I wish" should tell you that, on some level, she knows of her powers

[@DecidedAshGames]

I remember playing the Gameboy version SO MUCH as a kid! I recently replayed it and.. it did not age well 😂Great video!

[@nottoday9182]

THQnordic is doing a really great job keeping the "AA" budget games coming

[@danielgervasi9567]

Happy New Year Jordan - Fringemas was awesome this year. Watching this triggered a core memory that Frankie Muniz was Chester’s VA. Never played this but might need to just for nostalgia’s sake.

[@jorrdan.]

omg I loved the shadow showdown fairly oddparents game as a kid… Every time my family went to blockbuster I would beg to rent it out for our gamecube lol

[@M1ckyMack]

My first introduction to the Game Cube! It was a experience for sure!

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Jordan Fringe. You should definitely do a review of The Fairly OddParents: Shadow Showdown in a future video! Can you cover that video game sequel, please?

[@macthemeh]

I remember I played this game a lot when I was kid. I’ve kind of been curious to go back to see if it holds up…but I feel like I already know the answer to that questionz

[@nickyfromthesouth]

Man, I loved this video game. I would have dreams about the camping scene.

[@chasingdreamsSFM]

Holy shit--- almost forgot there was a Oddparents game, this was one of my first games ever except for Scooby-Doo Night of 100 Frights ALSO the childhood nostalgia this just brought back to me, man

[@totenbrunk]

Oh boy, I never played a lot of videogames but I absolutely loved this one

[@patrickj994]

I owned this game as a kid. Was only ever able to beat the Crimson Chin level cause my dumb kid brain and dumb kid reflexes made the other levels too hard. Bought it again as an adult like "Yeah I'm gonna beat this game I never could as a kid!" And got bored about 4 levels in.

[@LuckyLuke_94]

I've gotta say that he graphics aged quite fine TBH

[@sailordarkjupiter]

I played the game boy advance version and loved it! Still have it too. Was a big fairly oddparents fan when it first came out all those years ago.

[@7Mel0dy7]

Seeing this game, this is basically what the new SpongeBob Cosmic Shake is with a few extras I love callbacks and references to old episodes, my nostalgia kicks in so hard, that I don't even mind if the game would be bad, I would still have the time of my life playing it, haha

[@mychemicalbromance97]

I have no clue what year it was, but in a 3 pack of puffs tissue paper I once got a demo disk packed in which included demos for the PC of SpongeBob Battle for Bikini Bottom, Fairly Odd Parents Breakin da Rules, and Jimmy Neutron vs Jimmy Negatron. FOP never worked on any PC I ever tried it on, the other two did though

[@torimae7367]

I literally never got by the camp episode so to see the full conclusion is mind blowing to me I can’t believe I only ever got to 10% of the game.

[@HazeX2]

I just finished this game and it's okay. I probably would have enjoyed it as a kid, too bad I don't remember ever seeing any commercials for it

[@DanHeroPhantom]

I remembered playing that game on my old tv and wow I remember beating it twice. My old tv had bad quality causing some levels to be too bright. But I proved my tv and beat it… with luck.

[@naughtycicero1460]

One of my favorite games growing up. And yes, you should definitely play Shadow Showdown

[@filmedbydreams6932]

Please do one on Shadow Showdown! I absolutely loved that game and my brother and I beat that game so many times, we loved it!

[@ASLTheatre]

I love how visually is has the same charm as the early Farily Oddparent episodes/shorts.

[@cletusburgerboy9143]

That Aki joke was so dumb but caught me off guard. Well done.

[@WaltahJ1995]

One of my first GameCube games! Beat it a few times actually. Also had that Shadow Showdown game on GBA, always wanted to try the 3D version of that

[@samuraisoze7816]

I remember being a kid playing this game it was hard. There was a cyber level in it and that was my favorite part throughout the whole game

[@tigermacc8850]

The Game Boy Advanced Side stroller was amazing

[@Kirstondo]

Love your content!!

[@TheOfficialDovahkiin]

Going on my personal memories the second game was an overall upgrade. Kept the wishing and mechanics but felt like an overall better experience. However it's been 15 years so who the hell knows.

[@Numu_Nunit]

I remember the good ol' days playing this on gamecube along with Scooby Doo Night of a 100 frights, Nicktoons United, Spongebob Sqaurepants Battle for Bikini Bottom, Crash Bandicoot The Wrath of Cortex. I need to dig out my gamecube and start playing these again as an adult. lol

[@maenad1231]

I played this game and thought the intro was so stupid because the consequence for wishing he didn’t have to follow the stupid rules wasnt explained well and made no sense. Regardless i recall enjoying this game even though I didn’t finish it more than once. My favorite mission is the one where we had to escape tootie in dog form in that big ass shopping center I did enjoy the shade Timmy threw at Vicky while reading her homework for not being smart enough to realize pyramids are big pointy triangles. Just thinking of the line “Pyramids are called pyramids because of their distinctive-that’s spelled wrong- cube shape” makes me smile

[@Super_Sega_World_92]

Crocker: FAIRLY GOD PARENTS! 9:20

[@SellavinAtoms]

1 of my favorites Video game is a kid I had this very game. It was hard at first but later right minutes to beat every level.

[@brickadventures]

I honestly loved the videos games growing up. I always played this and Shadow Showdown on Gamecube

[@theotherguy637]

Speaking of THQ, I'd like to see a Darksiders gaming video! The crazy ride of that franchise feels right up Fringe's alley.

[@axl1555]

one of the first games i ever had on ps2, it came along with the console holy shit the levels of nostalgia on this one are over the roof im dying

[@nicholaskling2425]

I loved this game as a kid. It was one of my favorites

[@cr0-okedglasses814]

This game was one of my childhood games. That, and “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory: the video game”.

[@Frootlupe21]

Thq was dropping hits around this time! This, jimmy neutron, spongebob, and rocket power games were so good. And despite breaking da rules having atrocious audio it still holds up graphically and gameplay wise.

[@mattharrington4838]

I had the demo on a disc from a magazine, it also had the demo for the first Lego Star Wars

[@JamienautMark2]

I rented this game from Hollywood Video and beat it in like 3 days. Have not touched it since, refuse to ruin the nostalgia, there’s no way it’s as good as I remember

[@Mr.Plant1994]

Holy crap I had this on pc when I was a kid and completely forgot about it

[@nicolascangele5548]

Channel Chasers is the true series finale

[@TheWunderWaffelShow]

So it’s Mario 64 reskinned with fairly odd parents? God I would’ve loved this game

[@Luca.Bruschetta]

You just unlocked memories from the deep past

[@Moltar666]

I ditched my friends for 3 days to beat this, I loooooved this game.

[@collingrant185]

One of my favorite games growing up

[@barrydabwob5321]

this was one of my favorite video game to play on gamecube as kid ah good times