A Cartoon’s Video Game Comeback Needs a LEGO Game to Be Complete

Here’s a quirky rewrite that aims for a human touch:

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So, ever messed around with LEGO? Man, they’ve taken us on some wild rides through the years, haven’t they? I mean, from those brick superheroes like Marvel and Batman to the magical world of Harry Potter, right down to the epic lands from Lord of the Rings. Oh, and LEGO Dimensions? Wow, talk about an IP extravaganza! And now — hear me out — it might just be time to dive underwater with, yep, SpongeBob SquarePants.

SpongeBob’s been Nickelodeon’s golden child for ages. Feels like he’s been around forever, right? And he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Spinoffs, movies, and—get this—tons of video games. Like recently, titles like SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (honestly, that name cracks me up) have been shining a big ol’ spotlight on Bikini Bottom. Seems like the perfect moment for LEGO to, well, dive in and make a splash.

Okay, switching gears for a sec—did you realize how many SpongeBob games have come out lately? I didn’t, but I was floored when I found out. The OG SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom got a makeover in 2020. “Rehydrated,” was it? Anyway, it must have done something right ’cause just a couple of years later, bam! A whole new adventure with The Cosmic Shake. Oh, and then there’s The Patrick Star Game. Didn’t expect that!

There’s been, like, three major platformers featuring SpongeBob in the last five years. Not kidding! And the Nick crossover games? They’ve been on fire, too. Two All-Star Brawls, three Kart Racers, heaps of mobile games. Oh, and don’t forget the movies and shows. I mean, LEGO, are you seeing this? It just screams opportunity.

LEGO and SpongeBob, they go together like, I dunno, peanut butter and jelly. They’ve made sets before—remember those Krusty Krab and Chum Bucket kits? Classic. But the last one came out, like, too many years ago. Why stop there? Picture a LEGO game where you explore every nook and cranny of Bikini Bottom. Open-world style, collecting studs, unlocking characters, maybe even saving the ocean from Plankton. Heck, throw in some Nick crossovers!

But yeah, no whispers of this happening yet. Maybe I’m just daydreaming. Still, the thought of it? Could be legendary.