SpongeBob's Truth or Square (Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP, Nintendo DSi)
common sense media says
Goofy humor and enjoyably simple gameplay under the sea.
parents & educators say
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.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
SpongeBob may be a goofy half-wit, but he's infinitely earnest, good-hearted, and industrious. He only wants to help others, never wants to let anybody down. He's not very good at anything he tries to do, but that never stops him from trying.
Ease of play:
The level of difficulty is set just right for the age of the intended audience. More experience players can get more out of the game by seeking out bonus items and attempting extra challenges, but none of that is necessary to finish the story.
Violence & scariness:
Enemies -- all of whom are robots -- are dispatched by various forms of hitting, slapping, and pounding. SpongeBob changes his shape, becoming things like a spatula, spinning wheel, or water-balloon shooting cannon, to take on the bad guys. Robots explode when destroyed, leaving what SpongeBob refers to as "robot guts," but even those quickly vanish. Some of the bosses look menacing enough to be frightening to very young children.
Language:
You'll hear name-calling along the lines of "weenie" and "twit." There's a lot of underwear-based humor, including one boss battle in which SpongeBob must cause the bad robot's pants to fall down in order to defeat him.
Consumerism:
The game ties in to the already massive media presence that SpongeBob has.
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tryjonathantrey13
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Game On, Good
I Think Is The Cool Game I Ever Play Game On
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Swit Swat
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
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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LASTxULTIMATUM
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Cool
Funny and neat. Great game for younger children.
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