SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom
(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Activision
Published_By:
THQ
Released On:
01 Jan 2003
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In an effort to cause the kind of global mayhem he has always dreamed of, the evil Plankton has set in motion his most diabolical plot ever to take over the world. The fate of Bikini Bottom has been put in the hands (or small tentacles) of three unsuspecting heroes. Put your platform skills to the test as SpongeBob, Patrick, or Sandy Cheeks, with an array of insane new maneuvers and power-ups at your disposal. Explore a huge 3D world, encounter familiar friends, and finally put an end to Plankton's evil scheme.
Part #:
AGB-BSQP-EUR (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this platformer adventure, players control SpongeBob to thwart Plankton's scheme involving a malfunctioning robot army that has taken over Bikini Bottom. The objective is to traverse iconic locations like Jellyfish Fields and Rock Bottom, battling mindless robots to reclaim the Chum Bucket and save the Krusty Krab.
Story
Introduction
Plankton is scheming to take over Bikini Bottom with his latest invention, the Duplicatron 3000, which creates an army of mindless fish robots.
He forgot to turn on the "Obey Plankton" switch, so the robots run amok, taking over the Chum Bucket and eventually the whole town.
The robots are scaring customers away from the Krusty Krab and stealing all the Krabby Patties, forcing SpongeBob to save the day.
Key Locations
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Jellyfish Fields: Robots have infiltrated the area, joining the jellyfish as inhabitants.
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Rock Bottom: The robots are enjoying their stay at the depths and are not afraid of anything.
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Goo Lagoon: It is no longer a relaxing day at the beach due to the robots running around.
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Industrial Park: This location is dangerous for a sponge, even without the presence of renegade robots.
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Mermalair: Even Mermaidman's hidden cave is not safe from the robot invaders.
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Sand Mountain: Tourists have stopped visiting, leaving the robots as the only visitors.
How to Play
SET-UP
1. Turn OFF the POWER switch on your Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is on.
2. Insert the Game Pak of SpongeBob SquarePants™ - Battle for Bikini Bottom into the slot on the Game Boy Advance. To lock the Game Pak in place, press firmly.
3. Turn ON the POWER switch. The credit screens will appear (if you don't see them, begin again at step 1).
4. When the title screen appears, press START to proceed to the Main Menu.
MAIN MENU
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New Game - Begin a brand new game of SpongeBob SquarePants™ - Battle for Bikini Bottom.
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Continue - Enter a password to continue a previously saved game and start again right where you left off.
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Options - Adjust the music volume, sound effects, or view the game credits.
PAUSE MENU
Press START to PAUSE the game and view the Pause Menu. Press the A Button to make your selection, or the B Button to return to the game.
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Resume Game - Return to the game when you're ready for more action.
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Retry - Try again by resetting the section of a level.
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Quit Level - Exit the level and return to the Level Select map.
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Sound - Adjust the sound options.
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Sleep Mode - Put the game in Sleep Mode.
PLAYING THE GAME
SpongeBob must make his way through Bikini Bottom to the Chum Bucket, shut down the Duplicatron 3000, and put an end to the robots before they destroy the Krusty Krab. There are four chapters in the game, each with six levels, two bonus levels, and a robot boss to defeat. SpongeBob must progress through all four chapters if he hopes to defeat the robots. Before he can complete a level, SpongeBob must find three golden spatulas that unlock the warp gate to the next area.
CHAPTER SELECT
Select the chapter from the Chapter Select screen by moving the cursor over the desired chapter and pressing the A Button. New chapters will only be unlocked when the previous chapter is complete. Press the B Button to visit the Photo Album.
LEVEL SELECT
Select the level from the Level Select screen by moving the cursor over the desired level and pressing the A Button. Press the B Button to return to the Chapter Select map.
BONUS LEVELS AND PHOTO ALBUM
If SpongeBob collects all 20 Krabby Patties in a bonus level, he can unlock a snapshot of his undersea adventures. Press the B Button from the Chapter Select screen to see the Photo Album. Simply highlight the snapshot you want to see and press the A Button. Note that it is harder to collect Krabby Patties when balancing on a Unicycle or speeding through town in an Invisible Boatmobile.
GAME SCREEN
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Sponges: Shows how many tries SpongeBob has remaining. Run out and you'll have to go back to the beginning of the level.
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Underwear Health: A healthy sponge always has lots of spare underwear.
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Spatula Count: Check here to see the number of spatulas SpongeBob has collected.
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Krabby Patty Count: Keep track of the number of Krabby Patties SpongeBob has found.
SAVING AND LOADING
Saving: After completing a level, a password screen will appear. Be sure to write down the password exactly as it appears, or you won't be able to return to that saved point the next time you're ready to play.
Loading: Select CONTINUE from the Main Menu. Use the Control Pad to highlight a letter and press the A Button. Select the second letter and continue the process until the password is complete. If you make a mistake, use the B Button to go back. Once the final letter of the code is entered, you'll automatically be taken to the level of the password you entered.
SLEEP MODE
If you don't feel like writing down a password or losing your place when you have to stop playing for a while, use Sleep Mode. This feature lets you save your progress at any point in the game. When activated, your Game Boy® Advance system's display will shut down, conserving battery power and saving your place until you return.
To activate Sleep Mode, press START to pause the game, highlight the Sleep Mode option, and select “YES.” To return to your game from Sleep Mode, press the L Button, R Button, and SELECT simultaneously. The game will re-awaken, allowing you to continue from where you left off.
ITEMS
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Bubble Wand: SpongeBob can activate and deactivate most robots and switches by blowing bubbles at them.
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Krabby Patties: Collect all patties in a level to play bonus levels, or collect all patties in a bonus level to unlock a snapshot in the photo album.
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Golden Spatulas: Collect three of these to unlock the warp gate and proceed to the next section.
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Keys: Collect different keys to unlock the doors the robots have erected.
POWER-UPS
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Underwear: Picking up a fresh pair of underwear restores SpongeBob's health.
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Extra Sponge: Find an extra sponge to gain an extra try. If SpongeBob loses all his sponges, he'll have to go back to the beginning of the level.
Controls
Control Pad
Highlight Menu Selections
A Button
Confirm Selection/Advance Cut-scene/Advance Text
B Button
Cancel Selection/Return to Previous Screen
START
Pause Game/Skip Cut-scene
Control Pad Left/Right
Walk/Push Object
Control Pad Down
Duck
Control Pad Down + Left/Right
Crawl
A Button + Control Pad
Directional Jump
A Button (hold after jumping) + Control Pad
Float Down (Glide)
A Button, then B Button
Blow Bubble in Mid-air
Control Pad Up + B Button
Blow Bubble Up
Control Pad Up/Down
Climb Up/Down Ladder
Control Pad Up
Enter Door
Control Pad Right/Left
Move/Push Object
R Button
Jump Off Mystery
A Button (hold after jumping)
Float
Enemies & Characters
SpongeBob SquarePants
Our fearless hero is a well-meaning and optimistic sponge who loves his job as a fry-cook at the Krusty Krab and enjoys jellyfishing, bubble art, and karate. When Mr. Krabs asks him to help stop the robots, SpongeBob happily accepts the challenge with help from his friends.
Patrick Star
One of SpongeBob's friends who helps him in the challenge to stop the robots.
Sandy Cheeks
One of SpongeBob's friends who helps him in the challenge to stop the robots.
Squidward Tentacles
One of SpongeBob's friends who helps him in the challenge to stop the robots.
Mermaidman
One of SpongeBob's friends who helps him in the challenge to stop the robots.
Gary
SpongeBob's pet snail who helps him in the challenge to stop the robots.
Mystery
The wild seahorse who helps SpongeBob by chomping on enemies.
Robots
Many different robot varieties set loose in Bikini Bottom by Plankton's Duplicatron 3000, which regenerate whenever defeated.
Plankton
The villain responsible for setting loose the robots in Bikini Bottom thanks to his Duplicatron 3000.
Mr. Krabs
SpongeBob's boss at the Krusty Krab who asks him to help stop the robots.
GenericBot
Brainless sentries that are relatively harmless and can be bounced off of with ease.
SpringBot
Little bouncers that can put a spring in SpongeBob's step.
SpikeBot
Bots that it is unwise to bump into directly, though it is okay to bounce off of their heads.
SpikeTopBot
Dangerous bots to jump on because of their pointy heads.
SpikeComboBot
Bots whose spikes travel from their bodies to their heads, making them dangerous and unpredictable.
ProjectileBot
Bots that repeatedly spit out projectiles.
TemperBot
Bots that will completely lose their tempers and likely attack if bumped into.
Electricbot
Bots that deliver a shock to SpongeBob if he touches one when it is fully charged.
BigBot
An overgrown bot that is too heavy for SpongeBob to push and too big for Mystery to chomp, so it is best to stay out of its way.
ChargeBot
Bots that will rocket toward SpongeBob if they are disturbed.
FanBot
Bots that will totally blow SpongeBob away when switched on.
PlatformBot
Bots that can carry SpongeBob to places he cannot normally reach.
PathBots
Platform bots that follow a more complex route than normal platform bots.
SleeperBots
Platform bots that need to be reactivated before they start moving again.
Tips & Maps
Bikini Block
Robots have taken over all parts of Bikini Bottom, including SpongeBob's neighborhood.
Downtown Bikini Bottom
Robots have invaded the downtown district, which is very bad for business.
The Park
Life is no longer a picnic at this park since Plankton's robot army invaded the place.
Sandy's Tree Dome
Sandy's home has fallen victim to the robot attacks. There's still a lot of work to do!
Chum Bucket Lab
At last, SpongeBob reaches the source of all the robots - the Duplicatron 3000!
Bring it Around Downtown
Level 1 of Chapter 2.
Gone Jellyfishing
Level 2 of Chapter 2.
Short Circuit
Level 3 of Chapter 2.
No Horsing Around
Level 4 of Chapter 2.
New Robotropolis
Level 5 of Chapter 2.
To the Mermaalair!
Level 6 of Chapter 2.
Star Power
Boss Level. Maybe Mystery can help toss TemperBots in its direction.
The Uni-Speedster 5800
Bonus Level.
Where Did I Leave my Car?
Bonus Level.
Around the Way Sponge
Level 1 of Chapter 3.
Seanutbutter and Jellyfish
Level 2 of Chapter 3.
Mystery Loves Company
Level 3 of Chapter 3.
Hitting the Slopes
Level 4 of Chapter 3.
In-Cog-Neato!
Level 5 of Chapter 3.
Robots in the Skies
Level 6 of Chapter 3.
Squid Vicious
Boss Level. Mystery can help you win this battle.
Not Just Another Day at the Beach
Bonus Level.
To the Invisible Boatomobile!
Bonus Level.
It Came from Rock Bottom
Level 1 of Chapter 4.
Deep Trouble
Level 2 of Chapter 4.
Escape from Sand Mountain
Level 3 of Chapter 4.
Back to the Seacave
Level 4 of Chapter 4.
Industrial Robolution
Level 5 of Chapter 4.
Plankton's Inner Sanctum
Level 6 of Chapter 4.
SpongeBot SteelPants
Boss Level. Can Mystery jam the conveyer belt with bots?
Tour de Sponge
Bonus Level.
Mountain of Dune
Bonus Level.
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