The Spongebob Game that the World Forgot

Outro music by @AniPiano

Spongebob is a massive franchise, not only financially but culturally as well. With countless episodes, a few films and a backlog of games too, only a few of the big, fancy entries into the series get even a passing mention online.

One game that is sorely underrated has to be the nostalgic PC games that came out in the early 2000s for Windows XP. For this video, the hidden gem we'll be discussing today will be Spongebob Squarepants: Employee of the Month, released in 2002.

In this amateurish video, we'll be taking a deep dive into the entire game, all of its plot elements and gameplay mechanics. This is by far the longest video I've ever done, so I understand if you don't watch it all. 1 month well spent.

Enjoy!

[JonnyOfJoestar]

I've seen a couple comments about the song I used right at the beginning, it's called 'KRUSTY KREW ANTHEM' by KASH KRABS

[TheBreadPirate]

I loved this game so much as a kid, I actually emailed THQ to ask for a rerelease. They politely said "We'd look into it" and never responded again.

[nappa]

It’s nice to see one of my childhood games getting some attention.

“Sorry I took your can…”

“No problem! I hate you.”

Still makes me laugh

[RandomghoulZX]

I had this game as a child. I have fond memories of playing it quite frequently, even trying to obtain the hidden VHS tape in each chapter. While true that this game is a little janky, I think the jankiness adds to the charm. I appreciate that someone is giving this game some recognition.

[mcgoombs]

This game was my whole childhood. It’s crazy how many hours I poured into it. Anyone else have the type to learn SpongeBob game? Learning to type on a computer was hard for me as a kid bc I’m dyslexic, it’s amazing how much potential games have to inspire kids to love learning during their developmental years. We’ve only scratched the surface.

[saharoklozucchero]

these poorly (or not) made quests were my childhood i kid you not. They conveyed this feeling of coziness most games nowadays don't have. I FELT like i was at home (kind of), those silly jokes, soundtrack that was LITERALLY THE SAME IN ALL 4 GAMES, the gameplay that doesn't require for you to show some "skill". These games were made for those who want to experience SpongeBob's life in its beautiful simplicity and that's what I adore them for.

[mr.meloetta]

I remember playing this on my parent's computer regularly when I was a kid. It was legit one of the only few games I ever played to completion at the time, I'm so happy to see it get recognition

[dutssz]

These backgrounds are actually gorgeous, the added lightning on the places make them much more moody, which in addition to the caustics on the outdoor areas makes everything look much more decisively underwater and alive

[ameed]

Please continue with the Movie PC tie-in game. I genuinely haven’t been entertained by a YouTube video like this in a long time :)

[overgrownghost]

This unlocked something DEEP with in the folds of my brain, I for the life of me did not remember Employee of the Year at all until the car cleaning bit, I don't know what woke up from my psyche but it all came flooding back, hard. That was a very weird and surreal experience. Thank you for this.

[lobotomxy]

for MONTHS when i was a kid, i’d come home from school and watch a play through of the game everyday. i use to love this game so much.

[mint]

As a kid I would sit and watch those multiple hour longplays of this game and The Movie PC game in one sitting.

[mr.goodboi]

Seeing a one hour vid of this game is beautiful. I LOVE this game. AWE Games nailed the essence and message of SpongeBob with these games and I played this shit as a kid for HOURS. Good to see it made it across the sea as well. It's a shame AWE Games is no longer around and games like this no longer are made.

[MetroClownnn]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO PLAYED THE FUNCLUB RENDITION OF THE SPONGEBOB GAMES! I've played this very specific version of the game ever since I was very little and still own mine and my brother's copy of it. The entire game is very creepy and feels like a major fever dream but is oh so nostalgic to my time growing up in Poland with my family in our very tiny house. Just like you, we didn't have access to any mainstream channels like Nickelodeon or CN before we moved to England and so we had to watch the Polish dubs on either our very broken PC or some channels on TV that played them in the morning before we went to school. I'm so happy someone also remembers this game and finally spoke about it because I swear to God, my friends thought I was going crazy when I asked them if they also played the creepy Spongebob movie game when they were growing up.
I actually recently tried to download it back onto my computer to play it for the memories but failed as my CD refused to load. It's sad, really, but I'm still so happy I have my favorite childhood game.

[alakazamlover]

you are the third person ive watched review this game, all be it the 2nd one was reviewing ALL spongebob game with only a small bit being this game, and ive loved each different take on it, ill sub and watch out for more quirky content from you

[hrcircus]

This is the one sponge bob game that was constantly making me happy and interested throughout the whole game. Would love to play it again.
The cutscenes are hilarious and original too

[johnnynorman]

Played this so much as a kid, became a core memory. For years i wanted to play this, but could never get it to run. Two months ago i tried again and finally got it to work, and relived this masterpiece from start to finish, absolutely loving every second. I'm so excited to see this game being shown to thousands of people and excited to watch this video c:

[PlayboiCartiAdLib]

I've probably played this game at least 20 times through. My grandparents had an old PC that I'd play it on every time. Haven't thought of this game in over 10 years and currently getting the most intense nostalgia blast of all time. Anyone who has played this game knows how incredible it is.

Also as a current high school English teacher you are a great media analyst and hilarious Gatsby reference too!

[abyssalproductions]

I played this game so many times as a kid, but none of my friends had ever even heard of it so it’s cool to see it getting some love now

[TheNonAestheticWitch]

EotM was my addiction as a child- the music, the art style, and the overall just simplicity of the game was truly genius. This game was so simple even the dumbest of 00's children (me) could not only understand it, but APPRECIATE it. Absolutely amazing video, and Im happy to see this game get the attention it deserves.

If yall havent played it, go play it, you're being robbed of a phenomenal Spongebob experience.