SpongeBob's Truth or Square aimed squarely at you this fall

by JC Fletcher { May 22nd 2009 at 7:00AM }

SpongeBob SquarePants is ten years old this year, which means that if you were in, say, college when you first learned of the cartoon, you are old now. To mark this milestone (SpongeBob's, not the discovery of your advanced age), THQ plans to release a new SpongeBob platformer called SpongeBob's Truth or Square this October, for the Wii, DS, PSP, and Xbox 360.

The Heavy Iron-developed game, based on the "SpongeBob's 10 Happiest Moments" DVD, features two unique new gameplay systems: first, SpongeBob can now change his shape, which means that players will have the power of a sledgehammer-shaped sponge or spatula at their disposal. In addition, a second player will be able to control Plankton and "help SpongeBob solve puzzles, unlock new pathways and defeat super-powered creatures."

The Super Mario Galaxy-style co-op seems like an excellent fit for a children's game (so that parents can help out or play along at any moment), but our favorite thing about this game, by far, is that it gives us an excuse to embed this Burger King commercial after the break.

Gallery: SpongeBob's Truth or Square

Tags: spongebob, spongebob-truth-or-square, spongebobs-truth-or-square, thq

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 7:18AM

Wow, ten years and the game's graphics are the same as they ever were

Rob Accomando @ May 22nd 2009 7:27AM

what do you expect. It's a cartoon.

The Dark Wayne @ May 22nd 2009 9:20AM

most cartoons improve. Looking at the early and modern episodes of Spongebob it's clear there was a huuuugge leap in animation and coloring quality, the same goes for lots of other cartoons like Batman Beyond, Justice League, Simpsons, etc.

idiot @ May 22nd 2009 10:53AM

what are you talking about??? those butts are the squarest I've ever seen!

slycooper_rocker (PSN SniperChameleon) @ May 22nd 2009 12:51PM

yeah, wayne's right. most cartoons drastically improve their 'look'. one big one for me was ed,edd,and eddy. compare the first few episodes to the newest ones, and you'll be amazed by the leap.

cafecito @ May 22nd 2009 10:19PM

I actually agree with Wayne. Graphics look the same as "The Movie" game on PS2. Maybe they should've tried a cel-shaded approach this time?

Insight (Attack the POINT, not the PERSON) @ May 23rd 2009 7:47PM

Modern episodes of Spongebob aren't even worth mentioning. Yeah, the coloring improved and everything is sharper, but EVERY other element of the show took a hit.

Brucie B @ May 22nd 2009 7:43AM

Awesome, The Kids are gonna Luv it!

Brian @ May 22nd 2009 8:02AM

Hah, Thanks for That Video at The End. It's Just Soo Funny. Especially When You See It on TV and It's NOT Nickelodeon You're Watching.

idiot @ May 22nd 2009 10:54AM

Sponge-rolled...bob?

baby sea tuna @ May 22nd 2009 8:10AM

Yikes. Thanks for reminding me that I'm old, Joystiq. I hate you guys. :'(

Michael T @ May 22nd 2009 11:49AM

Seriously! I actually WAS in college (sophomore) when SpongeBob premiered. When did 29 become "old?"

OrganicJerk @ May 22nd 2009 8:43AM

They should really take a lesson from those Naruto games as far as rendering. I don't particularly like Naruto but those games look pretty good and do the "cartoon game look" job right.

Storm Eagle @ May 22nd 2009 8:50AM

So when does that BK Spongebob game with the hot girls in it come out?

Rainbird @ May 22nd 2009 11:35AM

It's not Plankton, it's Patrick :-P

Plankton: http://scooterchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/plankton.gif

Patrick: http://www.funbumperstickers.com/images/Patrick_star.gif

Mr. Cantu @ May 22nd 2009 9:40AM

'a second player will be able to control Plankton and "help SpongeBob solve puzzles"' I think you mean, a second player will control Patrick. Isn't Plankton a villian?

Vaati @ May 22nd 2009 10:47AM

Plankton is indeed the villain. A tiny,misunderstood villain.
He's my favorite.

Nick Ritch @ May 22nd 2009 10:29AM

I like the DS and PSP covers the best. Why does the wii and 360 get the shaft.

Christ-ian @ May 22nd 2009 1:50PM

The DS one is truly fantastic, but I don't think the Wii looks that bad.

But speaking of getting the shaft, what's the deal with no PS3? I have a 60GB PS3, so I could always just pickup the PS2 version... but I'm still surprised they didn't just port over the 360 version.

Oh, and "Where's Gary?" is officially my favorite Rock Band DLC:
"Is that you? Are you there? 'Meow' once for yes and twice for no"