10 Best SpongeBob SquarePants Games, Ranked

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Since its quick rise to fame in the late '90s, becoming a pop culture mainstay for decades to come, there have been a seemingly countless number of video games dedicated to the iconic yellow goofy goober himself. Although many of these games find it difficult to do the show complete justice, that doesn't mean they weren't surprisingly good fun in the eyes of those who played them.

Now that the reviews of are in after its release on January 31, fans have been given a glimpse at the bright future in store for all the games that will follow. But when it comes to both entertainment and gameplay, which are the best of all the square sponge's titles released so far?

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In, SpongeBob lives his dream of acquiring the powers of his and Patrick's favorite superheroes. Tasked with defeating villainous foes like the Atomic Flounder and Man Ray, SpongeBob must bypass obstacles in order to save the citizens of Bikini Bottom.

Any loyal fan of the show knows that some of the greatest episodes include the heroic duo Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, showcasing their shenanigans (or struggles) alongside their biggest, spongy fan. The Nintendo DS side-scrolling platformer challenges the player to obtain specific items and bring them to another area to solve problems, and they are sometimes met with spiky chasms that require perfect timing to get across unscathed. Unfortunately, the game can feel like a chore after a while because of backtracking and the lack of direction given while trying to find specific items.

is an interesting title for several reasons, namely because its two ports were constructed by different developers. While developer Altron made the version for handhelds (Game Boy Advance and