Play The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (e)(rising Sun) Online

I picked up The Spongebob Squarepants Movie for the Game Boy Advance back in 2004, a time when licensed platformers were a staple on the handheld. THQ published it, and it was one of those games you'd see on the shelf next to other cartoon adaptations. It's a side-scroller that follows the plot of the movie, sending you on a quest to clear Mr. Krabs's name.

You control Spongebob, and sometimes Patrick, navigating through various levels across Bikini Bottom and beyond. The main goal is to collect enough currency to buy a fancy pair of inflatable pants for the journey to Shell City. You run, jump, and use a bubble wand to trap enemies, which you can then throw. The levels are broken into distinct screens, and you often backtrack to find hidden items like golden spatulas. The pacing is straightforward, though some enemy patterns require a bit of timing to get past. It feels like a simple, cheerful trip through the show's world.