This game was THQ Nordic's attempt to make a new game in the same vein as Battle for Bikini Bottom. Apparently the remaster of BFB did well enough that Cosmic Shake got greenlit. And I did enjoy Cosmic Shake as a big BFB enjoyer, but eh... it just lacks a lot of heart the original had. SpongeBob is the only playable character this time around, and while the world design is cool, the game is much more condensed since it doesn't have the progression of the Spatulas that BFB has.
It almost feels like THQ Nordic got too excited to make a new BFB spiritual successor that they didn't stop to think about what made BFB so charming. And as a result, they made a solid game, but one that pales in comparison. Overall, good game, but disappointing and has plenty of wasted potential should they have spent more time with it.
God, am I getting this nuanced talking about a SpongeBob game?
Score: 75
It almost feels like THQ Nordic got too excited to make a new BFB spiritual successor that they didn't stop to think about what made BFB so charming. And as a result, they made a solid game, but one that pales in comparison. Overall, good game, but disappointing and has plenty of wasted potential should they have spent more time with it.
God, am I getting this nuanced talking about a SpongeBob game?
Score: 75