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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = Spongebob (NTSC).jpg
|image            = Spongebob (NTSC).jpg
|caption          = The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie NTSC Cover
|caption          =  
|developer        = [[Heavy Iron Studios]]
|developer        = [[Heavy Iron Studios]]
|publisher        = [[THQ|THQ <small>(NA),(EU)</small>]], [[Sony|SCEA <small>(NA)</small>]],
|publisher        = [[THQ]] (US, EU), [[Sony|SCEA]] (US)
|genre            = Action, Platformer
|genre            = Action, Platformer
|gameinfo          = Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and Mr. Krabs is the main suspect. Despite having been passed over for a promotion by Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob and his faithful (but dimwitted) friend Patrick volunteer to make the perilous journey to Shell City to retrieve the crown and save Mr. Krabs' life. Play as SpongeBob or Patrick as they interact with characters from the movie, earn "manliness" points to gain power-ups, and explore vast environments in the "Patty Wagon."<br />
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_SpongeBob_SquarePants_Movie_%28video_game%29 Link]
An all-new adventure for SpongeBob SquarePants, based on the animated feature film. There's trouble in Bikini Bottom -- again! Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown and it appears as though Mr. Krabs is the culprit. Despite being passed over for a promotion by Mt. Krabs, SpongeBob and his faithful but dimwitted friend Patrick volunteer to make the perilous journey to Shell City (a place no one has ever returned from) to retrieve the crown and save Mr. Krabs' life. Join our heroes on an epic and comedic quest to unexplored territory and see SpongeBob and Patrick as you've never seen them before.
|gamefaqslink      = [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/920196-the-spongebob-squarepants-movie Link]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_SpongeBob_SquarePants_Movie_%28video_game%29 Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/920196-the-spongebob-squarepants-movie/index.html GameRankings]|72/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-spongebob-squarepants-movie Metacritic]|75/100}}
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/10/29/the-spongebob-squarepants-movie-2 IGN]
|gameinfo          = An all-new adventure for SpongeBob SquarePants, based on the animated feature film. There's trouble in Bikini Bottom -- again! Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and Mr. Krabs is the main suspect. Despite having been passed over for a promotion by Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob and his faithful (but dimwitted) friend Patrick volunteer to make the perilous journey to Shell City to retrieve the crown and save Mr. Krabs' life. Play as SpongeBob or Patrick as they interact with characters from the movie, earn "manliness" points to gain power-ups, and explore vast environments in the "Patty Wagon."
|reviewscore      = 7.8/10
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|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/920196-the-spongebob-squarepants-movie Link]
|widescreenpatch  = 1
|eu_rating        = 3+
|eu_rating        = 3+
|na_rating        = E
|na_rating_text    = Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
|na_rating_text    = Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
|na_rating        = E
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|italian          = SLES-52897
|italian          = SLES-52897
|dutch            = SLES-52896
|dutch            = SLES-52896
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|french            = SLES-52896
|french            = SLES-52896
|german            = SLES-52985
|german            = SLES-52985
|english          = SLES-52895 & SLUS-20904
|english          = SLES-52895 & SLUS-20904 & SLUS-20904GH
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|serialsNTSCU      = SLUS-20904<br />SLUS-20904GH <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|CRCsNTSCU        = 536FEB77
|CRCsNTSCU        = 536FEB77
|releasedateNTSCU  = October 27, 2004<br />February 7, 2012
|releasedateNTSCU  = October 27, 2004<br />February 7, 2012 <small>(PS2 Classics)</small>
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
|linuxstatusNTSCU  = 2
|macstatusNTSCU    =
|macstatusNTSCU    =
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|CRCsPAL          = 536FEB77
|CRCsPAL          = 536FEB77
|releasedatePAL    = February 4, 2005
|releasedatePAL    = February 4, 2005
|statusPAL        = 0
|statusPAL        = 2
|linuxstatusPAL    =
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|macstatusPAL      =
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i5 @ 3.0Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core i5 @ 3.00 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia GeForce 210 512MB
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 210 @ 512 MB
|Revision=1.2.1 [2-02-14]
|Revision=1.2.1
|Graphics=GSdx 5875
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*SPU2-X 5830 2.0.0
* SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5830)
*LilyPad 5822 0.11.0
* LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5822)
|Comments=EE/VU Rounding: Chop/Zero, Game will not load past the menu., Game will not load past menus like before.
|Comments=Game will not load past the menu. Game will not load past menus like before.
|Tester={{ForumUser|JBoughter}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|JBoughter}}
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|Region=PAL
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=Intel HD Graphics 4000 1792MB
|GPU=Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1792 MB
|Revision=1.2.1
|Revision=1.2.1
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|Graphics=GSdx
|Sound=
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*LilyPad 1.2.1
* LilyPad
|Comments=Europe v02.00(14/06/2004) Console, Doesn't get past the first loading screen after starting a new game.
|Comments=Europe v02.00(14/06/2004), Doesn't get past the first loading screen after starting a new game.
|Tester={{ForumUser|ZMangames}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|ZMangames}}
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia GTX 750 TI 2048MB
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 TI @ 2 GB
|Revision=PCSX2 1.3.1 Sep 21 2015
|Revision=1.3.1 (git 2015-09-21)
|Graphics=GSdx
|Graphics=GSdx
|Sound=
|Sound=
*SPU2-X
* SPU2-X
*LilyPad
* LilyPad
|Comments=Game works fine but requires the patch attached in the first post else it will hang right before going ingame. You can also enable automatic gamefixes as the patch has already been added to the database. Hangs at menus without the patch. Some stages may be bit slow.
|Comments=Game works fine but requires patch else it will hang right before going in-game. You can also enable automatic gamefixes as the patch has already been added to the database. Hangs at menus without the patch. Some stages may be bit slow.
|Tester={{ForumUser|prafull}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|prafull}}
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{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
|CPU=Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9 280 @ 3 GB
|Revision=v1.5.0 (dev-2053 g0d3f02e)
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** mVU Flag: ✓
** MTVU: ✓
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* Internal Resolution: 4x Native
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear (PS2)
* Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
* CRC Hack Level: Full
* Shader Configuration:
** FXAA: ✓
** Shadeboost: ✓
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|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments=BIOS: Europe 2.20, Game works fine as long as Automatic Gamefixes are enabled. Lacks a widescreen patch unfortunately, but that's because nobody ever bothered to make one due to the game never working properly before. Therefore it is recommended to play it in 4:3 format until a widescreen patch is made available. In terms of performance, the game runs great. FPS remains stable at 50 even while a lot of stuff is going on in the screen.
|Tester=Ryudo
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|CPU=Ryzen 7 5800X
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|GPU=GTX 1070
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|Revision=v1.7.5584
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|Comments=Runs ostensibly flawlessly (extremely minor graphical issue in first level resolved with High blending). Would need further testing for a 'Perfect' status, but I've found nothing that would make it imperfect currently.
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|Tester=TheTechnician27
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==Trivia==
 
== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''Nickelodeon Bob Esponja: La Película''' (SLES-52986), '''Nickelodeon SpongeBob Schwammkopf: Der Film''' (SLES-52985), '''Nickelodeon SpongeBob: Il Film''' (SLES-52897)
* Original names: '''Nickelodeon Bob Esponja: La Película''' (SLES-52986), '''Nickelodeon SpongeBob Schwammkopf: Der Film''' (SLES-52985), '''Nickelodeon SpongeBob: Il Film''' (SLES-52897)
* Also known as '''Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie'''
* Also known as '''Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie'''


==Known Issues==
 
== Known Issues ==
 
== Fixed Issues ==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Freeze at start of the game.
|IssueName=Freeze at loading screen
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=2
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=Game has been unplayable due to a freeze at the loading screen without a specific patch that was recently released (as of february 2015)
|Description=The game freezes during the first loading screen.
|Workaround=Download prafull's patch file from [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fixing-unplayable-games here]
|Workaround=Fixed in v1.5.0 developer builds found: [https://buildbot.orphis.net/pcsx2/ here]. Go to System > Automatic Gamefixes and enable them. For older versions a patch is available [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fixing-unplayable-games here]
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Square shadows on characters and enemies.
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Square shadows appear on characters and enemies, but not items such as the barbells or Krabby Patties. Patch must be applied for you to be able to progress far enough into the game to see.
|Workaround=Run game in software mode instead of hardware mode by pressing F9. However, this will make the graphics look faded.
}}
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Red cheese on Patty wagon.
|IssueName=Square shadows
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=The cheese that appears in the Patty Wagon Wagon on those levels is red, instead of its usual yellow. Patch must be activated in order to proceed far enough into the game to see this.  
|Description=Square shadows appear on characters and enemies in older PCSX2 versions that use the Direct3D9 renderer.
|Workaround=None known.  
|Workaround=Use literally any other renderer and/or upgrade to the latest version.
}}
}}


== Screenshots ==
== Gameplay Screenshots ==
<gallery widths="175px" heights="100px">
<gallery widths="175px" heights="100px">
The_SpongeBob_SquarePants_Movie_Forum_1.jpg
The_SpongeBob_SquarePants_Movie_Forum_1.jpg
SpongeBob - GP001.jpg
SpongeBob - GP002.jpg
SpongeBob - GP003.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Gameplay Videos ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFoFPQtuYxU The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Walkthrough Part 1]


{{SpongeBob SquarePants series}}
{{ForumLinksList|list=
{{ForumLinksList|list=
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spongebob-Squarepants-The-Movie-SLUS-20904-U--29808 Spongebob Squarepants - The Movie (SLUS 20904) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spongebob-Squarepants-The-Movie-SLUS-20904-U--29808 Spongebob Squarepants - The Movie (SLUS 20904) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spongebob-Squarepants-The-Movie-SLES-52895-E Spongebob Squarepants - The Movie (SLES 52895) (E)]}}
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spongebob-Squarepants-The-Movie-SLES-52895-E Spongebob Squarepants - The Movie (SLES 52895) (E)]}}

Latest revision as of 10:34, 27 March 2024

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: E (Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence)
PEGI rating: 3+
Widescreen patch available
Languages supported:
English: SLES-52895 & SLUS-20904 & SLUS-20904GH
German: SLES-52985
French: SLES-52896
Spanish: SLES-52986
Dutch: SLES-52896
Italian: SLES-52897
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20904
SLUS-20904GH (Greatest Hits)
Release date: October 27, 2004
February 7, 2012 (PS2 Classics)
CRCs: 536FEB77
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: Playable
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-52895
SLES-52896
SLES-52985
SLES-52986
SLES-52897
Release date: February 4, 2005
CRCs: 536FEB77
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Heavy Iron Studios
Publisher(s): THQ (US, EU), SCEA (US)
Genre: Action, Platformer
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameRankings: 72/100, Metacritic: 75/100
Game description: An all-new adventure for SpongeBob SquarePants, based on the animated feature film. There's trouble in Bikini Bottom -- again! Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and Mr. Krabs is the main suspect. Despite having been passed over for a promotion by Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob and his faithful (but dimwitted) friend Patrick volunteer to make the perilous journey to Shell City to retrieve the crown and save Mr. Krabs' life. Play as SpongeBob or Patrick as they interact with characters from the movie, earn "manliness" points to gain power-ups, and explore vast environments in the "Patty Wagon."


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i5 @ 3.00 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce 210 @ 512 MB
 1.2.1 GSdx (r5875)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5830)
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5822)
 Game will not load past the menu. Game will not load past menus like before.
Forum user JBoughter
PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
  • Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1792 MB
 1.2.1 GSdx
  • SPU2-X
  • LilyPad
 Europe v02.00(14/06/2004), Doesn't get past the first loading screen after starting a new game.
Forum user ZMangames
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 TI @ 2 GB
 1.3.1 (git 2015-09-21) GSdx
  • SPU2-X
  • LilyPad
 Game works fine but requires patch else it will hang right before going in-game. You can also enable automatic gamefixes as the patch has already been added to the database. Hangs at menus without the patch. Some stages may be bit slow.
Forum user prafull
PAL Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
  • Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
  • AMD Radeon R9 280 @ 3 GB
 v1.5.0 (dev-2053 g0d3f02e) GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 BIOS: Europe 2.20, Game works fine as long as Automatic Gamefixes are enabled. Lacks a widescreen patch unfortunately, but that's because nobody ever bothered to make one due to the game never working properly before. Therefore it is recommended to play it in 4:3 format until a widescreen patch is made available. In terms of performance, the game runs great. FPS remains stable at 50 even while a lot of stuff is going on in the screen. Ryudo


Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Manjaro
  • Ryzen 7 5800X
  • GTX 1070
 v1.7.5584 Default Default Runs ostensibly flawlessly (extremely minor graphical issue in first level resolved with High blending). Would need further testing for a 'Perfect' status, but I've found nothing that would make it imperfect currently. TheTechnician27


Trivia

  • Original names: Nickelodeon Bob Esponja: La Película (SLES-52986), Nickelodeon SpongeBob Schwammkopf: Der Film (SLES-52985), Nickelodeon SpongeBob: Il Film (SLES-52897)
  • Also known as Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie


Known Issues

Fixed Issues

Freeze at loading screen

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Major
  • Description: The game freezes during the first loading screen.
  • Workaround: Fixed in v1.5.0 developer builds found: here. Go to System > Automatic Gamefixes and enable them. For older versions a patch is available here

Square shadows

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Square shadows appear on characters and enemies in older PCSX2 versions that use the Direct3D9 renderer.
  • Workaround: Use literally any other renderer and/or upgrade to the latest version.

Gameplay Screenshots

Gameplay Videos

Public compatibility forum links
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