The decline of SpongeBob video games.

Despite SpongeBob: Creature from the Krusty Krab being a noticeable step down from the Heavy Iron Studios-developed SpongeBob games, Blitz Games was given another shot with the IP and they released SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis.
Did it improve on the best aspects of its predecessor and turn out to be a great game that rivals the likes of the SpongeBob Movie Game and Battle for Bikini Bottom? Or is it just a cheap cash grab?
Timestamps:
0:00 SpongeBob Games So Far...
1:23 The Atlantis SquarePantis Episode
3:02 A Sequel to Creature From the Krusty Krab
3:23 A Bad First Impression
4:44 Puzzle Levels
6:01 Rail Shooters
6:55 Rhythm Game Clones
7:57 Vehicle Sections
8:29 Level Length and Replayability
9:58 A Simplified Sequel

[@tylertheguy3160]

I really like Creature From The Krusty Krab. That, Battle For Bikini Bottom, and the Movie game are the best ones in my opinion.

[@Curlyheart]

I feel the same but add supersponge, jellyfish dodge, and legend of the lost spatula

[@HandlesAreShrakh]

i totally played atlantis squarepantis a lot. I hated the rhythm parts as a kid and i probably still would now. But that music did go hard after the first couple seconds like you said

[@bunbun_boi]

Man I used to always play the ds version and am actually currently replaying, its weird seeing it being played on the wii and seeing how different they are

[@summydog]

Hows the play through goin?

[@bunbun_boi]

@@summydog it's been fun to replay it, very enjoyable

[@summydog]

@prestonbunbun4087 thats amazing im jelly

[@tommymaxey2665]

I remember playing this game as a kid on the Wii and it took my brothers and I so long to make it past the rhythm lvl once you get to Atlantis. Such a weird game but I enjoyed using the tank. And I also played the GBA game version and kinda enjoy that one, some fun 2d platforming on the go

[@theWn123]

I remember absolutely nothing about this game besides the part where Sandy used Squidward as a gun. Far cry from battle for bikini bottom or the movie game.

[@jeremymklinger]

Agree there, huge decline for SpongeBob games

[@TheSonicwatcher]

About squidward, he is shown to be able to run from his house to the Krusty Krab in record time while doing his errands. He has shown speed feats in the show, he scales below sea bears

[@MadmanBuck]

4:02 call me crazy but I like this theme.... But I never thought of it being a HOOROR THEME!!! WHAT???

[@Scrat-rs5ud]

Achieving 100% completion on this game was a complete nightmare, especially when obtaining the gold medals. Heck, some of those are near-impossible, so why the developers of the game thought you have to complete every level as quickly as possible or getting 100% completion in each level without making a mistake to get every gold medal in them was BEYOND me, especially the ranking system. At least the arcade games are enjoyable.

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

You got a point, those games were released at the point when the show started going downhill (as it was when Stephen Hillenburg stepped down from his position) As for the games themselves, Atlantis SquarePantis is about as bland as the special it’s based on, but there were some levels and elements that I still enjoyed As for Creature from the Krusty Krab, I seemed to like that a lot more. Yeah, the story was a bit darker, creepy and outlandish than what the show as known for, but at the same time, that’s what made it so interesting. While it may feel more like a horror movie than a SpongeBob game, at least it offered something new that could be explored with the characters. Also, I would LOVE to see Patrick return as StarfishMan

[@3elawi]

don't disrespect this episode man. this shit is amazing

[@m8rs558]

I had this on PS2 and never beat it because the disc was scratched so that it couldn't load the last level lol

[@dunkanbulk14]

I remember when Nick overhyped this episode,

[@theWn123]

I remember when they overhyped this and the best day ever episode. A whole lot of buildup for a whole lot of nothing

[@suemiller9685]

I like your sense of humor doing the voices. My fav part of the vid!

[@jeremymklinger]

Thanks! Glad you liked those xD

[@lbp4143]

@@jeremymklinger I remember playing the DS version when I was younger and I enjoyed it Idk how it holds up now You should try it out

[@sturdeldudeawesome8682]

​@@jeremymklinger, when will you review truth or square video game. Because it's been over 2 years since you last reviewed a SpongeBob game

[@pacthesir]

I Personally am okay with the episode, not my favorite episode obviously but I don't despise it like the newer episodes in 2022, I don't hate it because I appreciate the effort they put into the episode, such as the Video Game scene. The episode aired at a time when many people still used CRT TVs so I'm sure it made some people have nostalgia of retro arcade games. Also the amount of effort put into advertising was cool such as this game. You would never see anything like this now because game consoles are to "mature" for these types of games which I find B.S. and sad. This game is one I'm looking to get on PS2, I do have the Wii but the PS2 version might work a little bit better.

[@tumoredlondon]

The voices you did are pretty funny but in all seriousness great review

[@jeremymklinger]

Thanks! Glad ya liked those lol

[@KaminoKatie]

The biggest crime that Atlantis Squarepantis committed is that they cast David Bowie in a musical and not have him sing in it

[@matthewhenningervonada9914]

Can't wait till you review Truth or square.

[@JamFMc2011]

Talk about nostalgia, thankyou for making this

[@jeremymklinger]

You're welcome! 😀

[@GamerScottYT]

Should do one about spongebob truth or square game, that one i had and i remembered it being fun

[@cramlink6455]

I played the DS version of the game and it is a lot better

[@jeremymklinger]

Is it? I had that case that came with the game, but I think my sister had the game itself and never let me play it lol

[@cramlink6455]

@@jeremymklinger Yeah! Maybe it is the nostalgia but it’s a full 3d platformer and I would say it is on the top when it comes to DS games

[@jeremymklinger]

Cool, well I might consider giving it playthrough, thanks!

[@shyguy85]

@@cramlink6455 well semi 3d.

[@JulianJoestar215]

For me my top 3 is 1.) Battle for Bikini Bottom 2.) Spondge Bob the movie game 3.) Spondge Bob Lights Camera Action Great video!

[@thattailsguy8142]

I got the game back in 2008 and even as a kid, I didn’t like it.

[@jeremymklinger]

Yeah, it's an obvious low budget title

[@sturdeldudeawesome8682]

​@@jeremymklinger, when will the truth or square video game review come out

[@rahnelg8143]

Can you make a review of creature from the Krusty Krab

[@jeremymklinger]

Made it as quickly as I could: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haTOXp1-gLansKs

[@Christian-gr3gu]

God bless alantis SquarePantis for ds, the actual good game between all of it

[@varietypassion1380]

SpongeBob's Truth Or Square by Heavy Iron (Wii, Xbox 360)

[@ncrtrooper7648]

i only ever played the DS version and my god these are two entirely different games.

[@brodyedens5461]

You should do a let’s play on the Simpsons hit and run! Also great vid!

[@jeremymklinger]

I've tried let's plays on the channel, I wasn't super good at them and the views reflected that. I do plan to replay the game and beat it all the way through, but I won't be doing a let's play any time soon. Sorry, but thank you for the suggestion!

[@brodyedens5461]

@@jeremymklinger yeah man I completely understand you have to do what works best for you! You’re doing awesome!

[@TheDiamondSlayer1]

I have such great memories playing the puzzle levels with my girlfriend when i was little lol, with 2 players it's a lot more fun. We had am awesome time

[@gahnity]

insane as it is, the ds game is a COMPLETELY different experience… like nothing is remotely similar at all.

[@jeremymklinger]

Is it better?

[@gahnity]

@@jeremymklinger miles better. its a legitimately good 3d platformer on the ds! it has partner mechanics where you swap between characters and combine their abilities to get through levels, which can get a bit tedious at times but not enough to ruin the game. HIGHLY recommend playing it.

[@jeremymklinger]

@@gahnity didn’t know that, might have to grab it then, thanks for the info!

[@lukas._.schmieder]

The Episode is amazing though

[@Fesh69]

Ok this is just my opinion but i actually liked atlantis squarepantis it was honestly pretty good sad how not many people think of it the same way i do but thats just other peoples opinion

[@jameshurricane3169]

Honestly, this game looked kinda boring when I saw the commercials for it back then. And after I saw the special, I didn’t want to touch the game at all.😅

[@jeremymklinger]

I don't blame you at all lol

[@assassin8636]

Well i'm not sure about creature of the krusty being a "step down" but i love that game and and this game. Maybe you're overthinking the special, the show, and the game itself, personality i always liked the special and game they were my childhood

[@FirstUsername]

wtf was that ending? so abrupt

[@contagious391]

Forgive me for I have sinned, I played this game when I was a kid and I loved it. I don't remember it being this bad.

[@quangamershyguyyz7166]

Nah. The game is still good.

[@ShaughanMcClintock1]

Play the ds version its better

[@joegoat6189]

The DS version was way way better

[@jeremymklinger]

I heard that a couple times, maybe I’ll check it out 🤔

[@SonarClash]

I remember when the special came out. didn't like it. I thought the game would be good. didn't like it.

[@jeremymklinger]

Yeah, pretty disappointing overall, I was expecting way worse for the game though, it’s just super safe and super boring, nothing too offensive about it.

[@stimkytheskunk3306]

HAA-UAUAA

[@funnyape76]

First

[@waterwaifu612]

Left out the awe games