SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman
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(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Activision
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THQ
Released On:
01 Jan 2002
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman is a Game Boy Advance action and adventure game. The story follows SpongeBob and his friends as they try to stop the evil Plankton from taking over Bikini Bottom. With the help of Sandy Cheeks, Squidward Tentacles, and Mr Krabs, they must navigate through treacherous underwater caves and battle against Plankton's minions.
The gameplay involves platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players control SpongeBob as he explores different levels, collects power-ups, and fights against enemies. The game features a unique "Bubble Blast" ability that allows SpongeBob to blast through obstacles and defeat enemies. With its colorful graphics and humorous characters, SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman is a fun and entertaining experience for fans of the beloved TV show.
SpongeBob SquarePants: SuperSponge , on the other hand, is a separate action-adventure game that takes place before the events of the TV series. The story follows SpongeBob as he tries to save Bikini Bottom from the evil Lurky, a mutant fish who has taken over the city.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman was released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance.
UPC-A:
4005209040273 (Europe)
Media #:
AGB-AQ3P-EUR (Europe)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this platformer adventure, players guide SpongeBob through five chapters as he hunts for the Flying Dutchman's hidden treasures to fulfill a wish. The gameplay involves navigating diverse environments like the Kelpazotic Jungle and Goo Lagoon to rescue the Dutchman's captive crew of friends. The journey culminates in a final boss battle against the vengeful pirate to free everyone and achieve SpongeBob's goal.
Story
Story Overview
Our hero is a well-meaning and optimistic fellow, but trouble often seems to follow wherever he goes. SpongeBob loves his job at the Krusty Krab and enjoys jellyfishing, bubble art, karate, and the pursuit of the perfect Krabby Patty.
One day, as SpongeBob searches for his pet snail Gary, he stumbles across an old magic bottle. Unknowingly, SpongeBob releases the Flying Dutchman, who orders him to find and bring back his hidden treasures from his pirating heydays. SpongeBob agrees to give it a go, provided the Dutchman grants him a wish upon successful return.
However, the Flying Dutchman reminisces about his swashbuckling days and decides to come out of retirement, enlisting SpongeBob's friends as his captive crew. Now, it's up to our hero to rescue them, put an end to the Dutchman's evil ways, and get his wish, too!
Game Structure
There are five chapters in the game, each with its own set of levels.
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Chapter 1: Home Sweet Pineapple
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Chapter 2: Jellyfish Fields Forever
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Chapter 3: Out and About
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Chapter 5: Dutchman's Due
Chapter 1: Home Sweet Pineapple
Level 1: Gary, Come Home
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Treasure: Medal of Dishonor
While on his daily walk with SpongeBob, Gary catches a whiff of some kelp nip, which leads him to the magic bottle where the Flying Dutchman is trapped. SpongeBob and Gary accidentally release the Flying Dutchman from his bottle prison, and the adventure begins!
Chapter 2: Jellyfish Fields Forever
Level 1: Coral of the Story
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Treasure: 1st Place Bowling Trophy
SpongeBob's quest leads him to the Jellyfish Fields. Search for the keys that will unlock the chest containing one of the Flying Dutchman's lost treasures.
Level 2: It's a Jungle Out There
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Treasure: Parrot Statue
SpongeBob finds himself in the Kelpazotic Jungle as he searches for more of the Flying Dutchman's treasure.
Level 3: Catch of the Day
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Treasure: Ancient Sword of Enchantment
Oh no! The Hooks! SpongeBob will have to be very careful as he makes his way around this area. The hooks are dangerous to the touch, but SpongeBob might be able to take a ride on some. The Wild Jellyfish waits for you at the end of this level.
Chapter 3: Out and About
Level 1: Clambake
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Treasure: Dutchman Family Photo Album
SpongeBob searches for more treasure at Mussel Beach, a nice place for soaking up rays. He must cross the Goo Lagoon in search of the treasure, though too bad SpongeBob doesn't know how to swim!
Level 2: Under the Boardwalk
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Treasure: Peg leg
SpongeBob stumbles into an underground cavern as he seeks out more treasure.
Level 3: Sideshow SpongeBob
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Treasure: Mermaid Man issue No. 1
SpongeBob's next stop is the carnival, where he can bounce around on balloons or ride the ferris wheel while searching for the Dutchman's treasure. An Alaskan Bullworm provides some heart-pounding action at the end of this chapter.
Chapter 4: The Krusty Krab
This chapter features another delivery for the Krusty Krab. Plankton's got a special surprise waiting for you at the end of this chapter!
Chapter 5: Dutchman's Due
*Note: After completing the first four chapters, the final chapter is unlocked.*
Level 1: Roll Out the Barrel
After finding all of the Flying Dutchman's treasure, SpongeBob returns to the Dutchman for the wish he was promised. The Dutchman, however, has suddenly decided to come out of retirement and relive his pirating days. He shanghais all of SpongeBob's friends and takes them as his captive crewmen on his ship.
SpongeBob must rescue all his friends and then face the Flying Dutchman in a final showdown to receive his wish. Find SpongeBob's friends and snap them out of their enchanted servitude.
Final Boss Fight
Face and defeat the Flying Dutchman while avoiding his attacks:
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Snot rocket
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Sonic scare attacks
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Mystic fire breath
How to Play
Getting Started
Turn OFF the power switch on your Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is on. Insert the Game Pak of SpongeBob SquarePants™: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman into the slot on the Game Boy Advance. To lock the Game Pak in place, press firmly.
Turn ON the POWER switch. The credit screens will appear (if you don't see them, begin again at step 1). When the title screen appears, press START to begin the game.
Menu Options
Select NEW GAME From the Main Menu and choose your difficulty level (NORMAL or HARD). Press the A Button to start your adventure!
Chapter Select
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Select a chapter From the Chapter Select menu to begin a game.
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Use the Control Pad LEFT/RIGHT to highlight any chapter, then press the A Button to confirm.
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NOTE: You must play the first chapter before the other three chapters become unlocked.
Level Select
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Select a level From the Level Select menu to start that level.
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Use the Control Pad LEFT/RIGHT to highlight any unlocked level, then press the A Button to confirm.
Collecting Treasures
The Flying Dutchman's Treasure: In order to collect the treasures of the Flying Dutchman, SpongeBob will have to collect three gem keys that are scattered throughout each level. Once he has collected them, he can unlock the main treasure chest located somewhere in that level and obtain one of the Dutchman's prized possessions. There are 10 main treasure chests in the game.
Collecting Doubloons
In addition to the 10 main treasures chests, the Flying Dutchman's gold doubloons from his days of scavenging the high seas are also scattered throughout the levels. Collecting 100% of the doubloons in each chapter will unlock a bonus game.
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If you manage to collect 100% of the doubloons in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th chapters, you will receive an extra underwear icon added to your health meter.
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You can see how many doubloons are in a specific level by looking at the tally in the upper right-hand corner of the screen during gameplay or checking the level achievements table that appears after successfully completing a level.
Note: Some doubloons cannot be acquired without the use of a Special item. If you find yourself struggling to reach doubloons and you just can't seem to reach them, try completing the Special item challenges and coming back to them.
Pausing the Game
Press START at any time to pause the game and access the following options:
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Continue - Return to Bikini Bottom!
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Sound - Access the Sound menu.
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Exit Level - Return to Level Select menu.
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Quit Game - Exit game and return to Main menu.
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Sleep Mode - Put the game in Sleep Mode (see Sleep Mode on page 16 for more information).
Note: Pressing START during a mini-game simply pauses the game. Press START again to continue.
Friends
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Patrick Star - SpongeBob's best friend, this somewhat clueless chubby pink starfish hangs on SpongeBob's every word.
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Sandy Cheeks - A thrill-seeking, karate chopping squirrel from Texas and one of SpongeBob's pals.
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Squidward Tentacles - Co-worker and neighbor of SpongeBob, this octopus is annoyed by everything.
Chapter 4: Walking the Plankton
Level 1: Special Delivery
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Treasure: Golden Anchor From Rock Bottom
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Mr. Krabs finds out that SpongeBob is on a treasure hunt, and while proud that the boy is taking after him, he still needs SpongeBob to make Krusty Krab deliveries or risk losing business. Travel to the depths of Rock Bottom to make deliveries on time as you search for the Flying Dutchman's treasure.
Level 2: Urchin to Fight
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Treasure: Lucky Boxer Shorts
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SpongeBob must make yet another delivery. This time he is off to the barren underwater outback. Quicksand hazards work against you as you try to make your way to your hungry customer.
Level 3: Snow Business
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Treasure: Special Cup
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A passing iceberg causes a sudden snowstorm in Bikini Bottom and SpongeBob must traverse the icy landscape in order to make.
Bonus Games
JellyFish Rodeo
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Finding a "JellyFish Rodeo" sign within a level means that you've found the 3D JellyFish Rodeo bonus game.
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In this game, SpongeBob is given the opportunity to earn extra lives.
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Make it to the finish line by trying to stay on the wild jellyfish as it bucks and weaves its way around obstacles and other jellyfish.
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Collect enough doubleoons and earn extra lives!
JellyFish Jam
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It's time to boogie!
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Collecting 100% of the gold doubleoons in the first chapter unlocks a dance challenge against a skilled jellyfish.
Doubleoon Hunt
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Collecting 100% percent of the gold doubleoons in chapters two through four unlocks the Doubleoon Hunt.
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Use the Bounce Bubble to collect all the doubleoons in the time limit to earn an extra life.
Controls
Control Pad
Highlight menu selections
A Button
Confirm selection
B Button
Cancel selection: return to previous screen
START
Skip cutscene
Control Pad LEFT/RIGHT
Walk/Change Direction
Control Pad UP/DOWN (hold)
Look UP/DOWN
Hold Control Pad DOWN + LEFT/RIGHT
Crawl
Control Pad DOWN (hold) + A Button
Crouching Jump (Use Control Pad to guide SpongeBob into small crevices)
A Button (Jump), then press and hold A Button
Glide (Use the Control Pad to guide SpongeBob while he is inflated)
Control Pad UP + B Button
Blow Bubble Up
L Button
Cycle through Special Items
R Button
Activate Special Item
Control Pad UP
Read signs and/or enter doors
Items & Weapons
SpongeBob's Bubble Wand
This item is automatically equipped at the start of the game and serves as SpongeBob's main weapon, allowing him to pick up power-ups that change the bubble type produced.
Normal Bubble
Blue bubbles used to trap enemies and use them as platforms, though enemies will not stay trapped for long.
Bounce Bubble
Purple bubbles allow SpongeBob to jump on them to reach hard-to-reach places, but they cannot trap enemies.
Strong Bubble
Red bubbles are used to get rid of certain enemies and break through destructible obstacles.
Float Bubble
Turquoise bubbles allow SpongeBob to ride them as they float upward, but they do not trap enemies.
Karate Glove
Obtained by completing Special Item challenges, this item allows SpongeBob to deflect or wipe out certain objects or enemies.
JellyFishing Net
Obtained by completing Special Item challenges, this item allows SpongeBob to capture Jellyfish.
Squeaky Boots
Obtained by completing Special Item challenges, these boots allow SpongeBob to jump higher and run by holding the R Button.
Underwear
A pick-up item that replenishes SpongeBob's health meter.
Sponge
A pick-up item that gives SpongeBob an extra life.
Enemies & Characters
Mr. Krabs
The greedy owner of The Krusty Krab and SpongeBob's money-hungry boss.
Gary
SpongeBob's beloved meowing pet snail.
Plankton
The mean and pretentious owner of the Chum Bucket who is constantly plotting to steal the Famous Krabby Patty recipe.
JellyFish
Touch these and you'll be in for a nasty shock. They come in four varieties: Pink (stationary), Green (moves up and down), Purple (moves left to right), and Blue (moves in a circle).
Flying Dutchman
The ghostly antagonist of our story.
Giant Clam
Use these as springboards or jump inside their open mouth to get shot across the level. They allow SpongeBob to break obstacles but do not directly injure him.
Scallop Swarm
Scallops that may be small but come with a nasty bite.
Sea Anemone
A stationary critter that snags you with its tentacles if you wander too close.
Sea Creature
Watch out for these near cave entrances and dark areas; tiny bubbles may tip you off to their location.
Puffball
Floats in place and shoots little eggs from its noggin. A normal bubble can temporarily deflate them.
Sand Worm
Burrows through sandy areas and leaps into the air trying to catch SpongeBob. A strong bubble will send it back underground.
Blue Eel
Paces back and forth blocking SpongeBob's path and delivers a nasty shock if you get too close. A well-placed bubble can stun them.
Pirate Ghost
If they catch up to SpongeBob, they give him a bear hug and pull him down through the floorboards to the level below.
Sea Urchin
Roams back and forth poking SpongeBob if he gets too close. Normal bubbles have no effect, but a strong bubble works.
Tips & Maps
Kah rah tay At the Tree Dome
Sandy challenges SpongeBob to see how many falling acorns he can karate chop. Chop 20 acorns and get the Karate Glove.
Jellyfish Round Up
SpongeBob finally gives in to Patrick's requests to go jellyfishing. If SpongeBob captures all of the jellyfish in this challenge, he is given the Jellyfishing Net.
Krabby Patty Napping
Plankton is trying yet again to steal the Famous Krabby Patty recipe. SpongeBob will have none of this as he battles Plankton's robot drones. Save the recipe and you'll acquire the Squeaky Boots!
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