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SpongeBob's Truth or Square
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, PSP
- Price: $29.99–$39.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Goofy humor and enjoyably simple gameplay under the sea.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this silly, fun game utilizes the same type of humor that fans have come to expect from the SpongeBob TV series. That means you can expect burps, underwear, and anything else that would make a seven-year old giggle. In terms of violence, however, the game pales in comparison to the show. Here you get nothing more than exploded robot parts, while in the cartoon, characters have had their skeletal systems ripped out of their bodies and their eyeballs burst. For SpongeBob, this game is incredibly wholesome.
What's it about?
In SPONGEBOB'S TRUTH OR SQUARE, the titular hero is charged with safeguarding the secret recipe for Krabby Patties, but forgets where he puts it. He can only remember things when he's happy, so his friends try to jog his memory by reminding him of the best times of his past (all actual moments from the TV show). At the same time, his nemesis, Plankton, has injected his mind with nanobots, so the formerly fond memories SpongeBob relives in the game are now populated with attacking robots.
Is it any good?
SpongeBob video games have a very mixed record, but Truth or Square should be counted among the best of them. It's got simple-yet-fun gameplay, tons of side missions that add replay value, lots of genuinely funny moments (try keeping a straight face when SpongeBob sucks up water and inflates his body to ridiculous proportions), and more than enough show references to please true fans. There's a co-op feature, which allows a second player to function as Plankton and assist SpongeBob in blasting run-amok robots. And money earned in-game can be spent to upgrade the furnishings of SpongeBob's pineapple, buy new characters costumes, or purchase power-ups. Truth or Square succeeds as both an enjoyable game for young kids and a part of the greater SpongeBob mythology.
What families can talk about
Parents can talk about comedy and what makes something funny. In the game, as in the show, lots of things happen that would be considered impolite if they happened in real life, but they're played for laughs. Why can such behavior be funny on TV or in a game, when it's not acceptable in daily life?
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Funny game for Spongebob fans!
This is a great game for Spongebob fans! It's funny and action-packed! The game has simple controls, so it's easy for young players. With the game's funny dialogue and cool environments, it is totally worth playing it. The game has some cartoon violence, but no blood, obviously.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 5, 2012
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Cool
Funny and neat. Great game for younger children.
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, PSP |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | THQ |
| Release date: | November 3, 2009 |
| Price: | $29.99–$39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E for Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief |
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