"The Cosmic Shake" is like a phoenix rising from the ashes of "Battle for Bikini Bottom." It's a spiritual successor that keeps the flame of the original game alive, with gameplay that's as fun and engaging as ever. Players will have to navigate through platforming challenges and solve puzzles to save Bikini Bottom from falling apart.
The Story
In "The Cosmic Shake," SpongeBob and Patrick meet a mermaid named Kassandra who sells antique items. SpongeBob buys bubble soap that grants wishes. He asks everyone in Bikini Bottom for their wishes, but all the wishes come true at once. This causes holes, in reality, to open up, and the citizens of Bikini Bottom are sent off into the multiverse. SpongeBob and Patrick must save the day.
The Characters
SpongeBob and Patrick are the main characters in "The Cosmic Shake." They stumble upon Kassandra, the mermaid who sells bubble soap. The game also features other characters from the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, such as Squidward, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs. But this time, there's a new character joining the fray - Sandy. She's like a wild west gunslinger, but instead of a pistol, she has a lasso that she can use to swing from platform to platform. With Sandy on board, players can explore the game's various worlds in new and exciting ways.
Beautiful Worlds
Speaking of worlds, "The Cosmic Shake" is like a multiverse of its own. Players can explore a jungle, a haunted house, and other exotic locations that are unlike anything they've seen before. It's like going on a grand adventure, with every world offering new challenges to overcome. In short, "The Cosmic Shake" is a game that's full of surprises, just like a box of chocolates. Players can expect to have a blast revisiting Bikini Bottom and exploring new worlds with their favorite characters. So grab your controller and get ready to shake things up!
Linear Design and Secret Finding
In The Cosmic Shake, exploring off the main path can yield mixed results. Sometimes you'll find a Gold Doubloon that will unlock extra costumes and feel rewarding. Other times, you might find a side objective that requires an ability you don't have yet, which can be frustrating. This is meant to encourage players to return to levels after beating the game, but replaying levels may be where The Cosmic Shake falls short.
Gold Doubloon and Extra Costumes
If you find a Gold Doubloon while exploring off the main path, it will unlock extra costumes. These costumes are a fun way to add some variety to your gameplay experience. However, not all secret areas contain Gold Doubloons. You might instead find a side objective that requires an ability you don't have yet.
Locked Side Objectives
Exploring off the main path can sometimes lead you to a side objective that requires an ability you don't have yet. This is meant to encourage players to return to levels after beating the game, but it can feel frustrating at the moment. Some players might not want to replay levels, and this could impact their enjoyment of the game.
An Old School Platformer Sequel
The Cosmic Shake draws inspiration mainly from older seasons of SpongeBob. The game makes references to episodes that the creator watched as a child, which could have appeared in Battle for Bikini Bottom 20 years ago. While there are nods to modern episodes, such as Plankton's pet Spot, most of the jokes and callbacks are from old-school episodes.
