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'''''Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated''''' is an upcoming {{SBSP}} video game that will be released in {{Time|2020}}. It is set to be released for the {{W|Nintendo Switch}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, {{W|Xbox One}} and {{W|personal computer|PC}}.<ref name="announcement">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swQBJj251d4 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated - Announcement Teaser]</ref> | '''''Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated''''' is an upcoming {{SBSP}} video game that will be released in {{Time|2020}}. It is set to be released for the {{W|Nintendo Switch}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, {{W|Xbox One}}, and {{W|personal computer|PC}}.<ref name="announcement">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swQBJj251d4 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated - Announcement Teaser]</ref> | ||
It is a remake of ''[[Battle for Bikini Bottom]]'', which was released in {{Time|2003}}. Like the original game, the player will control {{Link|SpongeBob}}, {{Link|Patrick}}, and {{Link|Sandy}} to save [[Bikini Bottom]] from the [[robot]] army | It is a remake of ''[[Battle for Bikini Bottom]]'', which was released in {{Time|2003}}. Like the original game, the player will control {{Link|SpongeBob}}, {{Link|Patrick}}, and {{Link|Sandy}} to save [[Bikini Bottom]] from the [[robot]] army created by {{Link|Plankton}}. A new multiplayer mode will be added and content that was cut from the original game will be added back in.<ref name="announcement"/><ref>Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated https://store.steampowered.com/app/969990/SpongeBob_SquarePants_Battle_for_Bikini_Bottom__Rehydrated/</ref> | ||
The game was officially revealed by {{W|THQ Nordic}} on {{Time|June 5}}, {{Time|2019}}.<ref name="announcement"/> The game is currently scheduled to be released in 2020. | The game was officially revealed by {{W|THQ Nordic}} on {{Time|June 5}}, {{Time|2019}}.<ref name="announcement"/> The game is currently scheduled to be released in 2020. | ||
Gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom 2019, which ran from | Gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom 2019, which ran from {{Time|August 20}}-{{Time|August 24}}.<ref>https://twitter.com/THQNordic/status/1154014719386292225</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The game will follow the same plot as the original. THQ Nordic's announcement featured the following overview: "Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. Want to save Bikini Bottom from lots of rampant robots? Of course you do! Want to underpants bungee jump? Why wouldn’t you! Want to join forces in a brand new multiplayer mode? The battle is on!"<ref name="gematsu">[https://gematsu.com/2019/06/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydrated-announced-for-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC]</ref> | The game will follow the same plot as the original. THQ Nordic's announcement featured the following overview: "Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than {{Link|Mr. Krabs}}. Want to save Bikini Bottom from lots of rampant robots? Of course you do! Want to underpants bungee jump? Why wouldn’t you! Want to join forces in a brand new multiplayer mode? The battle is on!"<ref name="gematsu">[https://gematsu.com/2019/06/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydrated-announced-for-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC]</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Tom Kenny]] - {{Link|SpongeBob SquarePants}}, [[Gary the Snail]], [[French | *[[Tom Kenny]] - {{Link|SpongeBob SquarePants}}, [[Gary the Snail]], [[French Narrator]], [[SpongeBot SteelPants]] | ||
*[[Bill Fagerbakke]] - [[Patrick Star]], [[Robo-Patrick]] | *[[Bill Fagerbakke]] - [[Patrick Star]], [[Robo-Patrick]] | ||
*[[Carolyn Lawrence]] - [[Sandy Cheeks]] | *[[Carolyn Lawrence]] - [[Sandy Cheeks]] | ||
*[[Rodger Bumpass]] - [[Squidward Tentacles]] | *[[Rodger Bumpass]] - [[Squidward Tentacles]] | ||
*[[Mr. Lawrence]] - [[Sheldon J. Plankton]], [[Johnny Elaine]], [[Larry the Lobster]], [[Prawn]], [[Robo-Plankton]] | *[[Doug Lawrence|Mr. Lawrence]] - [[Sheldon J. Plankton]], [[Johnny Elaine]], [[Larry the Lobster]], [[Prawn]], [[Robo-Plankton]] | ||
*[[Mary Jo Catlett]] - [[Mrs. Puff]] | *[[Mary Jo Catlett]] - [[Mrs. Puff]] | ||
*[[Joe Whyte]] - [[Eugene H. Krabs]], [[Mermaid Man]] | *[[Joe Whyte]] - [[Eugene H. Krabs]], [[Mermaid Man]] | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[File:Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated unfinal concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art]] | [[File:Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated unfinal concept art.jpg|thumb|Concept art]] | ||
There have been online petitions from fans wanting a Battle for Bikini Bottom remake as far back as {{Time|2014}}.<ref>https://www.change.org/p/heavy-iron-studios-create-a-remastered-edition-of-spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-for-the-playstation-4-and-xbox-one</ref><ref>https://www.change.org/p/nickelodeon-heavy-iron-studios-create-a-faithful-sequel-to-battle-for-bikini-bottom</ref><ref>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/make-spongebob-squarepants-hd-remaster-video-game-collection-for-ps3-ps4-ps-vita-xbox-360-xbox-one-wii-u-and-3ds.html</ref> According to ''{{W|Gematsu}}'', the game will be "faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor."<ref name="gematsu"/> | There have been online petitions from fans wanting a ''Battle for Bikini Bottom'' remake as far back as {{Time|2014}}.<ref>https://www.change.org/p/heavy-iron-studios-create-a-remastered-edition-of-spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-for-the-playstation-4-and-xbox-one</ref><ref>https://www.change.org/p/nickelodeon-heavy-iron-studios-create-a-faithful-sequel-to-battle-for-bikini-bottom</ref><ref>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/make-spongebob-squarepants-hd-remaster-video-game-collection-for-ps3-ps4-ps-vita-xbox-360-xbox-one-wii-u-and-3ds.html</ref> According to ''{{W|Gematsu}}'', the game will be "faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor."<ref name="gematsu"/> | ||
THQ Nordic created a Flash-animated teaser trailer to announce the game. In it, SpongeBob wears his helmet from the original ''Battle for Bikini Bottom'' and even does the original pose from the box art. The trailer was released alongside a piece of concept artwork, showing shaded artwork of the playable characters: SpongeBob on top of a defeated robot, Patrick eating a [[throw fruit]], and Sandy swinging on her lasso. | THQ Nordic created a Flash-animated teaser trailer to announce the game. In it, SpongeBob wears his helmet from the original ''Battle for Bikini Bottom'' and even does the original pose from the box art. The trailer was released alongside a piece of concept artwork, showing shaded artwork of the playable characters: SpongeBob on top of a defeated robot, Patrick eating a [[throw fruit]], and Sandy swinging on her lasso. | ||
''Rehydrated'' will also feature cut content from the original, including a cut boss fight with [[Squid Vicious|Robo-Squidward]].<ref name="announcement"/><ref>Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - | ''Rehydrated'' will also feature cut content from the original, including a cut boss fight with [[Squid Vicious|Robo-Squidward]].<ref name="announcement"/><ref>Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydratedhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/969990/SpongeBob_SquarePants_Battle_for_Bikini_Bottom__Rehydrated/</ref> | ||
==Changes== | ==Changes== | ||
(NOTE: This remake is currently in development, so anything listed here is based on the footage shown at Gamescom 2019, and may change over time) | (NOTE: This remake is currently in development, so anything listed here is based on the footage shown at Gamescom 2019, and may change over time.) | ||
* The graphics and visuals have been improved, making the game look a lot more realistic. | *The graphics and visuals have been improved, making the game look a lot more realistic. | ||
* Many of the | *Many of the tikis and robots have received redesigns. | ||
* There is no zoom-in on the characters during major conversation scenes. | *There is no zoom-in on the characters during major conversation scenes. | ||
* When you get close to a robot, their eyes will turn red as they chase you. | *When you get close to a robot, their eyes will turn red as they chase you. | ||
* Some dialogue between SpongeBob and Squidward at the start of Jellyfish Fields was cut. | *Some dialogue between SpongeBob and Squidward at the start of [[Jellyfish Fields]] was cut. | ||
* When fighing King Jellyfish, the "Mini-boss" theme plays, instead of the regular "Jellyfish Fields" music. | *When fighing King Jellyfish, the "Mini-boss" theme plays, instead of the regular "Jellyfish Fields" music. | ||
* There is only one confirmed obtainable spatula in the game so far; "Top of the Hill." | *There is only one confirmed obtainable spatula in the game so far; "Top of the Hill." | ||
* The "Cowa-Bungee!" | *The "Cowa-Bungee!" golden spatula is unobtainable, with the bungee hook being removed, and a sign in front of it, saying, "Coming Soon!" | ||
* [[Hans]], who is supposed to take the player away whenever they go out of bounds, is not present in this version. | *[[Hans]], who is supposed to take the player away whenever they go out of bounds, is not present in this version. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**This, along with ''[[Super Brawl Universe]]'', are the first ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' video games to be released after [[Stephen Hillenburg]]'s lifetime. | **This, along with ''[[Super Brawl Universe]]'', are the first ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' video games to be released after [[Stephen Hillenburg]]'s lifetime. | ||
**This is the first ''SpongeBob''/Nick game to be published by THQ Nordic. | **This is the first ''SpongeBob''/Nick game to be published by THQ Nordic. | ||
**This is the first ''SpongeBob'' centric game to be released for the {{W|Nintendo Switch}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}} and {{W|Xbox One}}. | **This is the first ''SpongeBob''-centric game to be released for the {{W|Nintendo Switch}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, and {{W|Xbox One}}. | ||
*Unlike previous PC versions of ''SpongeBob'' console video games, which are made by AWE Games, this game marks the first time that a ''SpongeBob'' game on PC will be the same as the console versions. | *Unlike previous PC versions of ''SpongeBob'' console video games, which are made by AWE Games, this game marks the first time that a ''SpongeBob'' game on PC will be the same as the console versions. | ||
*{{W|Heavy Iron Studios}}, the original developers of this game, said that they are not involved with Rehydrated, but they wish the best of luck to Purple Lamp Studios. | *{{W|Heavy Iron Studios}}, the original developers of this game, said that they are not involved with Rehydrated, but they wish the best of luck to Purple Lamp Studios. | ||
*On the game's Steam page, the game's minimum and recommended system requirements simply read "I'm ready!" The scheduled release date is "(When) I'm ready!" | *On the game's Steam page, the game's minimum and recommended system requirements simply read "I'm ready!" The scheduled release date is "(When) I'm ready!" | ||
*The box art uses the [https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/File:SpongeBob_SquarePants_2009_logo.svg 2009-2017 version] of the SpongeBob SquarePants logo instead of the [https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/File:SpongeBob_SquarePants_2018_logo.svg 2018-present day version] of the logo. | *The box art uses the [https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/File:SpongeBob_SquarePants_2009_logo.svg 2009-2017 version] of the ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' logo instead of the [https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/File:SpongeBob_SquarePants_2018_logo.svg 2018-present day version] of the logo. | ||
*On the box art, SpongeBob does the same pose as in original box art except he | *On the box art, SpongeBob does the same pose as in original box art except he does not wear his army helmet and his left eye is enlarged. | ||
*On the PS4 and Xbox One covers, the [[Krusty Krab]] can be seen in front of the lighthouse, but [[SpongeBot SteelPants]] is missing from the background, while on the Nintendo Switch and PC covers, SpongeBot SteelPants can be seen in the background while the Krusty Krab is missing from the shot. This is due to the size of the game cases, as the PS4 and Xbox One cases are wider while the Nintendo Switch cases are taller. | *On the PS4 and Xbox One covers, the [[Krusty Krab]] can be seen in front of the lighthouse, but [[SpongeBot SteelPants]] is missing from the background, while on the Nintendo Switch and PC covers, SpongeBot SteelPants can be seen in the background while the Krusty Krab is missing from the shot. This is due to the size of the game cases, as the PS4 and Xbox One cases are wider while the Nintendo Switch cases are taller. | ||
** | **The PC cover is wide enough to fit the Krusty Krab but not tall enough to fit the entirety of SpongeBot SteelPants, only his lower half can be seen on the cover. | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 27 October 2019
If you were looking for the article about the event, then see The Battle of Bikini Bottom (event).
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Template:Unrealeased Videogame Template:VTab Template:Video game Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is an upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants video game that will be released in 2020. It is set to be released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.[1]
It is a remake of Battle for Bikini Bottom, which was released in 2003. Like the original game, the player will control Template:Data:Links, Template:Data:Links, and Template:Data:Links to save Bikini Bottom from the robot army created by Template:Data:Links. A new multiplayer mode will be added and content that was cut from the original game will be added back in.[1][2]
The game was officially revealed by THQ Nordic on June 5, 2019.[1] The game is currently scheduled to be released in 2020.
Gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom 2019, which ran from August 20-August 24.[3]
Plot
The game will follow the same plot as the original. THQ Nordic's announcement featured the following overview: "Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Template:Data:Links. Want to save Bikini Bottom from lots of rampant robots? Of course you do! Want to underpants bungee jump? Why wouldn’t you! Want to join forces in a brand new multiplayer mode? The battle is on!"[4]
Cast
- Tom Kenny - Template:Data:Links, Gary the Snail, French Narrator, SpongeBot SteelPants
- Bill Fagerbakke - Patrick Star, Robo-Patrick
- Carolyn Lawrence - Sandy Cheeks
- Rodger Bumpass - Squidward Tentacles
- Mr. Lawrence - Sheldon J. Plankton, Johnny Elaine, Larry the Lobster, Prawn, Robo-Plankton
- Mary Jo Catlett - Mrs. Puff
- Joe Whyte - Eugene H. Krabs, Mermaid Man
- Tim Conway - Barnacle Boy (archival recordings)
- Brad Abrell - Template:Data:Links
- Brian Doyle-Murray - The Flying Dutchman
- John O'Hurley - King Neptune
Development
There have been online petitions from fans wanting a Battle for Bikini Bottom remake as far back as 2014.[5][6][7] According to Gematsu, the game will be "faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor."[4]
THQ Nordic created a Flash-animated teaser trailer to announce the game. In it, SpongeBob wears his helmet from the original Battle for Bikini Bottom and even does the original pose from the box art. The trailer was released alongside a piece of concept artwork, showing shaded artwork of the playable characters: SpongeBob on top of a defeated robot, Patrick eating a throw fruit, and Sandy swinging on her lasso.
Rehydrated will also feature cut content from the original, including a cut boss fight with Robo-Squidward.[1][8]
Changes
(NOTE: This remake is currently in development, so anything listed here is based on the footage shown at Gamescom 2019, and may change over time.)
- The graphics and visuals have been improved, making the game look a lot more realistic.
- Many of the tikis and robots have received redesigns.
- There is no zoom-in on the characters during major conversation scenes.
- When you get close to a robot, their eyes will turn red as they chase you.
- Some dialogue between SpongeBob and Squidward at the start of Jellyfish Fields was cut.
- When fighing King Jellyfish, the "Mini-boss" theme plays, instead of the regular "Jellyfish Fields" music.
- There is only one confirmed obtainable spatula in the game so far; "Top of the Hill."
- The "Cowa-Bungee!" golden spatula is unobtainable, with the bungee hook being removed, and a sign in front of it, saying, "Coming Soon!"
- Hans, who is supposed to take the player away whenever they go out of bounds, is not present in this version.
Trivia
General
- This game is the first for many things.
- This will be the first SpongeBob SquarePants video game to be released through Steam.
- This marks the first SpongeBob SquarePants video game to be released for the PC since SpongeBob and the Clash of Triton in 2011.
- This, along with Super Brawl Universe, are the first SpongeBob SquarePants video games to be released after Stephen Hillenburg's lifetime.
- This is the first SpongeBob/Nick game to be published by THQ Nordic.
- This is the first SpongeBob-centric game to be released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
- Unlike previous PC versions of SpongeBob console video games, which are made by AWE Games, this game marks the first time that a SpongeBob game on PC will be the same as the console versions.
- Heavy Iron Studios, the original developers of this game, said that they are not involved with Rehydrated, but they wish the best of luck to Purple Lamp Studios.
- On the game's Steam page, the game's minimum and recommended system requirements simply read "I'm ready!" The scheduled release date is "(When) I'm ready!"
- The box art uses the 2009-2017 version of the SpongeBob SquarePants logo instead of the 2018-present day version of the logo.
- On the box art, SpongeBob does the same pose as in original box art except he does not wear his army helmet and his left eye is enlarged.
- On the PS4 and Xbox One covers, the Krusty Krab can be seen in front of the lighthouse, but SpongeBot SteelPants is missing from the background, while on the Nintendo Switch and PC covers, SpongeBot SteelPants can be seen in the background while the Krusty Krab is missing from the shot. This is due to the size of the game cases, as the PS4 and Xbox One cases are wider while the Nintendo Switch cases are taller.
- The PC cover is wide enough to fit the Krusty Krab but not tall enough to fit the entirety of SpongeBot SteelPants, only his lower half can be seen on the cover.
Videos
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated - Announcement Teaser
- ↑ Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated https://store.steampowered.com/app/969990/SpongeBob_SquarePants_Battle_for_Bikini_Bottom__Rehydrated/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/THQNordic/status/1154014719386292225
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated announced for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
- ↑ https://www.change.org/p/heavy-iron-studios-create-a-remastered-edition-of-spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-for-the-playstation-4-and-xbox-one
- ↑ https://www.change.org/p/nickelodeon-heavy-iron-studios-create-a-faithful-sequel-to-battle-for-bikini-bottom
- ↑ https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/make-spongebob-squarepants-hd-remaster-video-game-collection-for-ps3-ps4-ps-vita-xbox-360-xbox-one-wii-u-and-3ds.html
- ↑ Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydratedhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/969990/SpongeBob_SquarePants_Battle_for_Bikini_Bottom__Rehydrated/