Spongebob Squarepants Employee of The Month

It's time for another adventure with Spongebob Squarepants, one of the funniest cartoon characters of all time! In Spongebob Squarepants Employee of the Month, you must help Spongebob prepare for a big trip after he wins a valuable award at work. Featuring the beloved cast of the show, including Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, and more, you'll have a blast as you travel through Bikini Bottom as you head toward the big finale at Neptune's Paradise!

Main Game Features

• Help Spongebob make it to Neptune's Paradise
• Solve puzzles and help citizens of Bikini Bottom
• Hilarious jokes with all your favorite characters

Story

Spongebob Squarepants Employee of the Month is based on the popular cartoon and the story feels exactly like multiple episodes crammed into one fun experience. The game kicks off with Spongebob working at the Krusty Krab food hut, where he flips burgers and enjoys his job as much as he can. Thanks to his commendable work ethic and constantly positive attitude, Spongebob wins the Employee of the Month award for an entire year in a row, granting him two tickets to Neptune's Paradise theme park as a reward. With tickets in hand, Spongebob heads to the bus stop and prepares for an exciting day off.

As you might expect, Spongebob's journey doesn't go so smoothly, as his progress is constantly obscured by challenges along the way. Between struggling to find money for a bus ticket, getting stranded at the bottom of the ocean, and exploring Bikini Bottom for help, Spongebob's luck is always running out. These moments are often hilarious and present fun opportunities for classic Spongebob humor, with a mix of slapstick and risque jokes that will make both parents and kids chuckle. The story is fun for players of all ages, especially those who are already fans of the Spongebob Squarepants show.

Gameplay

Unlike other games based on the cartoon like SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, Employee of the Month is a point-and-click adventure game, similar to King's Quest or Leisure Suit Larry. Instead of bashing enemies with your spatula or dashing through hazardous stages, you'll sit back and control Spongebob at a relaxed pace, solving puzzles as they pop up. You can move Spongebob around the screen and investigate different areas of interest, sometimes providing you with a handy item. Items are kept in your treasure chest, and occasionally must be used to solve puzzles found in the game.

There are five chapters to play through, each taking place in a unique location from the Spongebob Squarepants show. You'll check out Bikini Bottom, travel to Goo Lagoon, and of course, Neptune's Paradise. There aren't many extra gameplay features to speak of, but you can find hidden videotapes while exploring, which unlock bonus footage that you can watch from the main menu. Although there isn't a lot of replayability and the story is very short, any fan of the show or point-and-click adventures should have a fun time with this game.

Conclusion

The world of Spongebob Squarepants is silly and hilarious, things that Employee of the Month pulls off without much issue. While many of the games based on this show feature more action than story, this puzzle-filled adventure offers a slower experience that's still loads of fun.

Pros

• Feels just like an episode of the show
• Funny and full of joy
• Includes original voice actors

Cons

• Puzzles are too easy
• Won't take you very long to beat
• Limited gameplay mechanics