Creature from the Krusty Krab (Game Boy Advance)

Template:VTab Template:VG The Game Boy Advance version of Creature from the Krusty Krab is a 2D platformer SpongeBob SquarePants video game released for the Game Boy Advance. It was developed by WayForward Technologies and published by THQ. Much like its home console counterpart, this game stars Template:Data:Links, Patrick Star, and Sheldon J. Plankton as it takes place inside their dreams.

Gameplay

The Game Boy Advance version of the game is a 2D side scroller platformer with the occasional driving and flying segments.

Synopsis

The overall plot here is more or less the same as the console counterparts. However, there are some minor differences to the stories.

Diesel Dreaming (SpongeBob's Dream) - SpongeBob gets his driver's license and hot rod straight from Mrs. Puff instead of just finding it in his pocket.

Alaskan Belly Trouble (SpongeBob's Nightmare) - Instead of SpongeBob just falling into the Alaskan Bull Worm's mouth, he has to run away from the Alaskan Bull Worm before getting eaten by it.

Revenge of the Giant Plankton Monster (Giant Plankton's Dream) - Instead of Plankton using one of his gadgets to grow huge, he uses his imagination to grow huge.

Levels

• Diesel Dreaming
• Starfish-Man to the Rescue
• Super-Sized Patty
• Alaskan Belly Trouble
• Rocket Rodeo
• Revenge of the Giant-Plankton Monster
• it Came from Bikini Bottom
• Rooftop Rumble
• Hypnotic Highway

Characters

Playable

• SpongeBob SquarePants - "SpongeBob's dream has him finally getting his license. Now behind his own custom Hotrod, things get a little crazy!"
• Patrick Star - "Patrick is the superhero Starfishman! His evil nemesis, the Dreaded Patrick, is taking over the town, and only Starfishman can save the day."
• Sheldon J. Plankton - "Plankton only wishes for two things in life: To be big, and get his hands on a Krabby Patty. now he gets both with dangerous results!"

Enemies

• Jellyfish
• Dreaded Minions
• UFOS
• Plankton Minions

Bosses

• Hotrod "bosses"
  • Hotrod Gary
  • Hotrod Patrick
  • Hotrod Plankton
• Dreaded Patrick
• Giant Patty
• Alaskan Bull Worm
• Giant Plankton

Vehicles

• Hotrod
• Space Rocket
• Airplane
• Hypnotic Vehicules

Items

• Snooze Wink: Slightly replenish the health of SpongeBob, Patrick or Plankton.
• Extra Player Icon: Give an extra life.
• Electric Cloud: Energize the character and make them invincible for 15 seconds.
• Secret Mini-Game Icon: Unlock a new minigame in the arcade when collected.
• Moon Shower: Make any obstacle disappear when collected.
• Speed Star: Give speed boost in driving levels.
• Machine Parts: Parts used to create the Hotrod, the airplane and the shrink ray. Present in Diesel Dreaming, Alaskan Belly Trouble, and Rooftop Rumble.

Development

General

• There is a debug menu.
• "It Came from Bikini Bottom" had a different level design in prerelease screenshots.

Prerelease screenshots

• Prerelease screenshot of "It Came from Bikini Bottom."
  Prerelease screenshot of "It Came from Bikini Bottom."

Walkthrough

File:SpongeBob - Creature from the Krusty Krab Game Boy Advance Longplay

Backwards compatibility

This version of the game have backward compatibility on the following systems:

• GameCube (requires Game Boy Player) - The Game Boy Player peripheral allows Game Boy Advance games to be played on a GameCube.
• Nintendo DS - The Game Boy Advance version can be played on either a Nintendo DS or DS Lite.

Trivia

General

• This was the 6th SpongeBob SquarePants video game to be released for the Game Boy Advance. The first five being SuperSponge, Revenge of the Flying Dutchman (Game Boy Advance), Battle for Bikini Bottom, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and Lights, Camera, Pants!

Cultural references

• The art style in the level "Diesel Dreaming" is more than likely based on/inspired by artwork made by Ed Roth. The same art style is used as an inspiration in "The Getaway" and "Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club."
• The level "Revenge of the Giant Plankton Monster" is a parody of Godzilla.
  • The last segment of this level is also based off the arcade game, Crazy Climber.

Back/International covers

• Game Boy Advance back cover
  Game Boy Advance back cover
• PAL Game Boy Advance cover
  PAL Game Boy Advance cover

Cartridges

• NTSC Game Boy Advance Game Pak
  NTSC Game Boy Advance Game Pak
• PAL Game Boy Advance Game Pak
  PAL Game Boy Advance Game Pak