Video Game Review: SpongeBob's Boating Bash for Nintendo Wii
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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It's all about competition, friendly of course. So, when we were asked to check out THQ's newest Wii Game SpongeBob's Boating Bash, I knew the kids and I would be up to the challenge.
About the Game:
Crash 'N Bash with your favorite SpongeBob character in this exhilarating, fast-paced demolition derby style party game full of excitement for the whole family. Players drive around in cars...er, boats competing within wacky arenas throughout Bikini Bottom to ultimately be the last boat standing! The story draws upon one of the most popular events in the TV Series which is SpongeBob’s never ending quest to earn his coveted boating license. In the game, SpongeBob is tricked into a D.R.I.V.E. course by a shady Shark character to earn his license and is taught the WRONG way to drive.
Features:
- Demolition Party Bash pick up and play with friends anytime in multiplayer mode and compete to become the las man... er boat standing.
- Bash, Crash, & Demolish your way through SpongeBob's world competing in loads of hilarious arenas
- Customize your boat with over 100 different options
- Choose & Drive as your favorite SpongeBob character, 9 total
- Develop Wacky Driving Skills avoiding obstacle & hazards, and yes, even driving backwards
- Over 100 possible boatmobile combinations
- Mrs. Puff is a playable character in Wii only
- Player Awardables
- 4 Player multiplayer (split screen)
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I've mentioned before, that we're a Gaming Family. Our favorite past times involve playing Wii games together or snuggling in bed with our Nintendo DS. Of course, it could never take the place of a good book, however, it's what we enjoy.
As we played SpongeBob's Boating Bash, it reminded me of one of our other favorite games, Mario Kart. Replace the racing cars with boats, replace the roads with the ocean floor, and the similarities are right on. Besides, mirroring our favorite game, this game brings our favorite event of Spongebob's life, earning his boating license, onto the video game screen!
My children got a kick out of picking and customizing their boat, with the "Triple Threat" winning out, according to my 6-year-old daughter and the "Swampboat" entertaining my youngest. With the Wii version, you can experience the 4 player split screen, which my 7-year-old absolutely loved. Blame it on his need to trash talk, but that's neither here nor there. We also discovered that Mrs. Puff is only a playable Character on the Wii, not on the DS version. You can't have a boating game without that woman, can you?! Apparently, "Mom, should be Mrs. Puff!!" in every game. Go figure.
Nevertheless, as a parent, I enjoy the fact that it's rated E for everyone, with only wacky driving and mild cartoon violence, like Mario Kart. I mean, when will you EVER have a banana peel to throw out the window to slip the driver behind you? Oh..... Wait. Last week, I actually DID have one. Weird.
Nevertheless, as a parent, I enjoy the fact that it's rated E for everyone, with only wacky driving and mild cartoon violence, like Mario Kart. I mean, when will you EVER have a banana peel to throw out the window to slip the driver behind you? Oh..... Wait. Last week, I actually DID have one. Weird.Buy It:
SpongeBob's Boating Bash for the Wii hit store shelves March 2nd. To purchase yours you can visit Amazon.com for the suggested retail price of $39.99. It's also available for Nintendo DS & DSi.
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Favorite SpongeBob Character is Patrick
My niece watches SpongeBob - it's stupid harmless fun :)
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I like Patrick. My kids can watch it, it is harmless fun.
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My favorite character is Patrick. I love his sweet dumbness. I think that Spongebob is a little diversion for children. They all need some silliness and so do the parents!
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I like Patrick
My favorite is Patrick. My kids love SpongeBob.
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My favorite is Squidward. I can be Squidward on my cranky days.
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My kids are allowed to watch Spongebob. I could do without the spicy language, but I think the show is pretty funny.
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I like Patrick! Yes, my kids are allowed to watch it, though they seem to have moved on to other shows now. I don't find anything to horrible with the show so that is why we allow them to watch it.
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I love Sandy! Yes, I let my kids watch. I find the content to be good humor and just enough that is over their heads to amuse me.
My favorite character is Squidward. I allow my son to watch it because I it's pretty funny and I enjoy it. Thanks for the chance.
My son loves watching SpongeBob. I think his favorite character is Squidward. :)
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Yes we watch SpongeBob, I'm partial to Patrick. We have one SpongeBob game for the Wii. This might be on the Easter Bunny's list.
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I love Patrick and Squidward! And Of course I let my kid watch the show. We have watched it together many times. It's a show I can enjoy
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I let my daughter watch it because she's older and can tell stupid fun from real fun
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I do let my kids watch spongebob, although I think I am a bigger fan! My favorite character is Gary!
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I love Gary. Spongebob is great for the kids, because it's still kid friendly and entertaining for adults.
SpongeBob is my favorite character and all of us watch it on TV because it is entertaining.
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I have to say Gary is my favorite Spongebob character! And I don't have a child yet but I don't see any harm in letting them watch it... its funny! Thanks!
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Spongebob is our favorite character on Spongbob
Yes we let the kids watch Spongebob because the show is funny
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My favorite character is Patrick. My daughter watches SpongeBob all the time. She has a bunch of DVDs and can't get enough of the show.
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my favorite is patrick.My daughter loves spongebob and watches it all the time,it really keeps her busy.
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Mrs Puff is my favorite.
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Patrick is my favorite. he's so stupid that you can't help loving him. My kids love this show & I've gotten addicted to it. It does teach some values & I can't see any negatives.
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My favorite SpongeBob character is Patrick.
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Yes I let my son watch SpongeBob .
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I like Spongebob. He is so innocent. I do let my kids watch it.
My favorite character is Patrick. I let my son watch Spongebob, actually we are watching it right now. My son is allowed to watch just because I think the show is funny.
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My favorite character is Sandy!
We personally no longer watch Spongebob because we don't have cable anymore, but my son used to watch Spongebob!
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1. I love Patrick
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My favorite character is Squidward.
My daughter has been watching it but we have cut down on it because it started to be all she talked about.
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1.) Patrick is my favorite character.
2.) Yes, I do let her watch it because it makes her happy.
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I like Patrick best. I let Liz watch Spongebob.
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My favorite character is Squidward (I always root for the underdog!). I do allow my son to watch spongebob, I think it's hilarious and I watched much worse things at his age!
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I like patrick and this is my sons favorite cartoon.
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My favorite character is Spongebob and we watch Spongebob at our house. I think Spongebob is funny.
My favorite character is Spongebob and we watch Spongebob at our house. I think Spongebob is funny.
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My grandson loves Spongebob and he enjoys watching it!
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1) Patrick! He's just such a doofus. :-)
2) I have no children. But we let my niece and nephews watch when they're over...it's a fun program, and even pretty clever in places.
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I really like Sandy, but Patrick is a close second. I don't care if the kids watch it. I think its a cute show!
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Spongebob is my favorite. I dont have kids yet but I would allow them to watch it.
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My favorite is Patrick and yes my 5 year old watches. He loves it and I see no reason for him not to watch. Cartoons were much more violent back when I was a kid. Sponge Bob is pretty tame compared to Roadrunner.
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I like Gary the snail. I do let my kids watch Spongebob because I think it is a fun show.
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1. SpongeBob would be our favorite
2.yes,we allow the grandchildren to watch it,so far I havent seen anything that would change that
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I like Sandy the best. Always the tough little squirrel.
I let my kids watch Spongebob. Its wholesome without being patronizing
i like sponge bob and i don't let my son watch him yet...he's only 2...but my nephews love him
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My favorite is lovable, dumb ol' Patrick.
Yes, I let my kids watch Spongebob. I think there are much worse shows out there.
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SpongeBob is my favorite because he's a good guy. That's also why I let my grandchildren watch him. :)
My favorite Sponge Bob character is Squidward (spelling). He's just doesn't like anything.
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I like Patrick.
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My favorite is Spongebob, but my daughter likes Patrick. I allow them to watch because I think there is usually a good lesson learned. Thanks!
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My favorite is Patrick; Yes my granddaughter is allowed to watch Spongebob both here and at home. We love to sing: who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! And I'm sure we'll love this game.
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My favorite is SpongBob! So funny. I do let my son watch the show.
My favorite Spongebob character is Edward. He reminds me of my best friend. I don't have any children but if I did I'd allow them to watch Spongebob. We'd watch the show together.
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My favorite character is Mr. Crab. And yes, I allow my son to watch it. We like to see Spongebob and the entire gang of sea friends get themselves into predicaments...and then get themselves out of it. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail
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i would go with plankton. and yea i let my kids whatch it if they want to I dont really see any reason not to let them watch it.
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I allow my children to watch..we talk about what it and isn't appropriate in real life. My favorite character is squidward..he is so high strung..i love it!
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Spongebob is my favorite. I allow my granddaughter to watch Spongebob because it's one of the few cartoons I like!
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I like Patrick. I don't let my children watch him mostly because we don't watch much TV. We don't have cable because it would be a waste of money.
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My favorite SpongeBob character would have to be Sandy. I like her because she is a strong female character that isn't afraid to stand up for herself. I see a lot of myself in that character and I love that my daughter can learn life lessons while watching such a fun cartoon. Of course I let her watch the show and I like to watch with her!
My favorite is Patrick and Gary the snail. I let my son watch SpongeBob. In fact I don't mind watching it with him. It is always silly but nice.
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Our favorite character is Spongebob, I do let him watch the show. My son is the person responsible ofr getting the whole family hooked!
I have to say Gary is my favorite. I love how he meows and says so much! LOL I don't mind my kids watching Spongebob. It's funny. That's all there is to it. I don't think anything bad can come from a few potty jokes!
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My favorite character is Patrick, cause he is so funny! Yes they do, we all love spongebob!
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My favorite character is Sandy and yes, we have all watched Spongebob for years!
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I like Sponge Bob himself, he is cute, and funny. But, I think it is more of a teen-young adult show. There are more appropriate shows for younger children.
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I like Patrick. I don't allow my nephew to watch it yet...actually he's not allowed to watch any TV yet.
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My favorite character is Plankton. Yes, my kids are allowed to watch Spongebob. I'm not a big fan of all the bad words (stupid, idiot, etc.), but I like that Spongebob goes to school, has a job, is a great friend, silly, loves life, and is all around a good character.
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Squidward is my fave. He cracks me up - he is always whining. Yes, I let my son watch it and I watch alongside with him every once in a while. The characters are funny and clever and it's harmless fun.
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1.) Who is your favorite SpongeBob Character?
Patrick because, he is so goofy!
2.) Do you allow your child to watch SpongeBob? Why or Why Not
Yes, I do because, I also love spongebob. It's a funny cartoon that brings smiles to all of us
I like Gary because he's cute. I do let my kids watch SpongeBob, but they don't choose to very often.
Patrick is my favorite. He's just too cute. I don't find the show offensive in anyway, so my kids watch it, and they enjoy it.
I love Gary and yes -- I think it's all good fun and the slightly more debatable jokes tend to go way over kids' heads anyway ;)
my grand kids just love spongebob, to the point where I had to make our grandson a spongebob costume last year.
1.) Who is your favorite SpongeBob Character?
I'm partial to Mr. Krabs. My kids like Patrick Star and Spongebob, of course.
2.) Do you allow your child to watch SpongeBob? Why or Why Not?
I do let them watch it. Its a clean well-intentioned show. And I get a kick out of watching it too!
I think Patrick Star is my favorite character. And yes, my kids can watch Sponge Bob. They completely understand that the things you see on TV and movies are "movie magic".
My favorite character is Squidward as he acts exactly like I would around Spongebob! I do allow my kids to watch it but only in moderation as it has no redeeming qualities in terms of learning or life lessons.
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