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'''Legend of the Lost Spatula''' is a ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]'' video game for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. The game was released on [[March 14]], [[2001]]. It is very rare along with the system.
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'''''Legend of the Lost Spatula''''' is a ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]'' video game for the Game Boy Color. The game was released on [[March 14]], [[2001]].
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
[[SpongeBob]] is destined to become Bikini Bottom's greatest fry cook, and must embark on an quest to retrieve a "golden spatula" from the [[Flying Dutchman]], a pirate ghost. The game features platforming-style gameplay, as well as many characters from [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|the series.]]
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[[SpongeBob]] is destined to become Bikini Bottom's greatest fry cook and must embark on a quest to retrieve a "golden spatula" from the [[Flying Dutchman]], a pirate ghost.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
As [http://spongebob.wikia.com/wiki/SpongeBob_SquarePants SpongeBob], the player embarks on an undersea quest to find the [[Flying Dutchman|Flying Dutchman's]] Golden Spatula in order to become the ocean's greatest short-order cook. Along the way, [[SpongeBob]] meets and interacts with many of the show's popular recurring characters like [[Mr. Krabs]], [[Squidward]], [[Sandy]], and [[Patrick Star|Patrick]]. The game uses elements of adventure and side-scrolling gameplay.
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As [[SpongeBob SquarePants|SpongeBob]], the player embarks on an undersea quest to find the [[Flying Dutchman|Flying Dutchman's]] Golden Spatula in order to become the ocean's greatest short-order cook. Along the way, SpongeBob meets and interacts with many of the show's popular recurring characters like [[Mr. Krabs]], [[Squidward]], [[Sandy]], and [[Patrick]]. The game uses elements of adventure and side-scrolling gameplay.
   
 
==Reception==
 
==Reception==
 
The game has received mostly mixed and mediocre reviews. Frank Provo of GameSpot said "One could argue that ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula'' is geared toward the younger audience of the TV series, which would explain the game's simplified gameplay and lack of variety. However, while the plot is endearing and the characters will no doubt appeal to the series' fans, there is no evidence to suggest that children would actually enjoy playing a game this unremarkable--let alone adults."<ref>GameStop review</ref> Provo criticized the game for its "simplified gameplay" and "lack of variety," but gave praise to the graphics, saying the game "at least looks decent". Jon Griffith of IGN complimented the game as a "decent platformer" with "large levels, multiple objectives, and amusing characters" but criticized it for its password saving system, confusing level design, and difficulty in certain aspects of gameplay.
 
The game has received mostly mixed and mediocre reviews. Frank Provo of GameSpot said "One could argue that ''SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula'' is geared toward the younger audience of the TV series, which would explain the game's simplified gameplay and lack of variety. However, while the plot is endearing and the characters will no doubt appeal to the series' fans, there is no evidence to suggest that children would actually enjoy playing a game this unremarkable--let alone adults."<ref>GameStop review</ref> Provo criticized the game for its "simplified gameplay" and "lack of variety," but gave praise to the graphics, saying the game "at least looks decent". Jon Griffith of IGN complimented the game as a "decent platformer" with "large levels, multiple objectives, and amusing characters" but criticized it for its password saving system, confusing level design, and difficulty in certain aspects of gameplay.
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[[File:SpongeBob SquarePants- Legend of the Lost Spatula - 2001 - THQ, Inc..jpg|thumb|Gameplay footage.]]
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==Trivia==
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*Although this is the first SpongeBob SquarePants video game, it is not the first video game SpongeBob SquarePants has been featured in. The first game SpongeBob SquarePants was featured in was NickToons Racing for the PlayStation and GBA, even though it is a crossover game featuring tons of characters from other franchises.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 00:38, 15 May 2015

Video game

Legend of the Lost Spatula is a SpongeBob SquarePants video game for the Game Boy Color. The game was released on March 14, 2001.

Synopsis

SpongeBob is destined to become Bikini Bottom's greatest fry cook and must embark on a quest to retrieve a "golden spatula" from the Flying Dutchman, a pirate ghost.

Gameplay

As SpongeBob, the player embarks on an undersea quest to find the Flying Dutchman's Golden Spatula in order to become the ocean's greatest short-order cook. Along the way, SpongeBob meets and interacts with many of the show's popular recurring characters like Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Patrick. The game uses elements of adventure and side-scrolling gameplay.

Reception

The game has received mostly mixed and mediocre reviews. Frank Provo of GameSpot said "One could argue that SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula is geared toward the younger audience of the TV series, which would explain the game's simplified gameplay and lack of variety. However, while the plot is endearing and the characters will no doubt appeal to the series' fans, there is no evidence to suggest that children would actually enjoy playing a game this unremarkable--let alone adults."[1] Provo criticized the game for its "simplified gameplay" and "lack of variety," but gave praise to the graphics, saying the game "at least looks decent". Jon Griffith of IGN complimented the game as a "decent platformer" with "large levels, multiple objectives, and amusing characters" but criticized it for its password saving system, confusing level design, and difficulty in certain aspects of gameplay.

SpongeBob SquarePants- Legend of the Lost Spatula - 2001 - THQ, Inc.

Gameplay footage.

Trivia

  • Although this is the first SpongeBob SquarePants video game, it is not the first video game SpongeBob SquarePants has been featured in. The first game SpongeBob SquarePants was featured in was NickToons Racing for the PlayStation and GBA, even though it is a crossover game featuring tons of characters from other franchises.

References

  1. ^ GameStop review