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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 64 | 24 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 166 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 64 | 19 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 74% | 70 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 6 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 2.3 up / 0.8 down · computed 59m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
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“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game feels like another excuse to cash in on the SpongeBob name. The game doesn't do anything offensive, but it's so barebones that it doesn't even really feel like a complete experience, particularly for seasoned gamers. If you absolutely have to try anything with the animated sponge's name on it, then frolicking around in Jellyfish Fields for a few hours or so could be fun - but otherwise, don't bother. It's probably worth just booting up Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated again if you're in the mood for some SpongeBob gaming in your life!”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Patrick the Starfish, a beloved character from the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, comes with his own game. SpongeBob SquarePants.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game shines in its vibrant visuals and whimsical vibe that's authentic to the popular animated series. Voice acting is another strong point with the original cast bringing the characters to life through witty lines that had me constantly laughing out loud. But the real star is the awesome physics-based gameplay that lets you think creatively to solve the many puzzles and challenges around Bikini Bottom.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Is this a SpongeBob game? No, this is Patrick’s first solo game. But much like his spin-off show, it's a bit of a disaster. While it does a decent job of recreating Bikini Bottom, it drains all the fun and charm, making it feel like a cheap knock-off, something Mr. Krabs would try to sell to unsuspecting kids. And that’s a load of barnacle. Mayonnaise isn’t an instrument, and it sure isn’t a video game either, but by Neptune, it would definitely play better than this tartar sauce.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“An open world sandbox that lets you run free around Bikini Bottom, there's plenty of fun to be had in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game. It's packed with minigames and activities, but it's just a shame the whole experience feels rather rough.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game finds success by incorporating the most popular characters and references to SpongeBob SquarePants to create a uniquely physics-centered game set in Bikini Bottom. The plethora of minigames and areas to explore will likely have most players overlooking the game's flaws and repetitiveness, making it a worthwhile addition to SpongeBob SquarePants' already massive video game lineup. Despite the present challenges in game design and mechanics, the game provides at least five hours of fun and wacky game play that can be enjoyed by players of all ages.”
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“Though the controls could be difficult for young children due to the physics involved, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game is designed to be fun for everyone, and it would certainly be hard to be depressed while in this bright world.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“Patrick's first own video game is definitely not a total failure, but it can hardly do justice to its legendary original. If you can get used to the weaknesses of the title and just want to have wild fun, you can still take a look here. Especially for younger gaming fans, it is a nice pastime.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Vibrant and silly, SpongeBob SquarePants: Patrick Star's Game is unpretentious and sometimes sloppy, but it embraces the innocent chaos of a character as beloved as the protagonist of the franchise. The title gives the player freedom to make a real inconsequential mess through Bikini Bottom, especially if he is a creative child.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Patrick Star Game is an open-world adventure designed primarily for children, developed by PHL Collective and published by Outright Games. The game is set in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe and puts Patrick Star at the centre of the action, offering a chaotic and fun experience full of humour typical of the series. Visually colourful and with an attention to detail, the title captures the carefree atmosphere of Bikini Bottom, accompanied by a playful soundtrack and original voices. However, the gameplay, while offering challenges and mini-games, can be repetitive with an unstructured progression. The physics engine is a key element, but not without flaws. Nevertheless, younger gamers will appreciate the freedom it offers and the chaos that comes with it, making The Patrick Star Game an accessible and fun product for its target audience.”
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“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game turned out to be exactly what we were waiting for. A colorful reinterpretation of Goat Simulator, a sandbox adventure with no real purpose other than to sow chaos and revel in witty activities. Compared to its source of inspiration, PHL Collective's work brakes on the side of insanity and leans toward a very young audience. A hoot, however, that proves to be within everyone's reach, provided one accepts the modesty of the aspirations as well as the restrained nature of the experience. If you have always dreamed of driving the chaotic Patrick through the streets of Bikini Bottom, this is your chance!”
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“Still thinking of platform games set in Bikini Bottom, playing SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game left me quite disappointed. Although I wasn’t thrilled by the idea of a simple collection of minigames, if it had at least been packaged in a more engaging and cohesive way, I could have reconsidered my expectations positively. Unfortunately, the title developed by Outright turned out to be rather rough on almost every level, presenting conceptually decent micro-experiences but staged in a crude and unentertaining way. In light of all this, unless you're a true fanatic of SpongeBob and his friends, it’s really hard to recommend Bandai Namco’s production without reservations.”
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