SpongeBob's Truth or Square DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperHeavy Iron Studios
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSpongeBob SquarePants video games
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

SpongeBob's Truth or Square is an action-adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ.

It is part of the SpongeBob SquarePants video games series; on the DS you can also try SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom. Heavy Iron Studios also made WALL-E, The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer and Up for the DS.

SpongeBob's Truth or Square supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing SpongeBob's Truth or Square is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

SpongeBob's Truth or Square gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

SpongeBob's Truth or Square cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Points02043E68 3B9AC9FF
Health Never Decrease52139928 E2411001 02139928 E2411000 D2000000 00000000
All Gallery and Music94000130 FFFB0000 02043EB4 FFFFFFFF D2000000 00000000
All Levels94000130 FFFB0000 12043E82 00004101 D2000000 00000000
All Items94000130 FFFB0000 02043E64 FFFFFFFF D2000000 00000000

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SpongeBob's Truth or Square walkthroughs & guides

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SpongeBob's Truth or Square FAQ

Who made SpongeBob's Truth or Square?

It was developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ.

Is SpongeBob's Truth or Square multiplayer?

Yes. SpongeBob's Truth or Square supports up to 2 players.

How long does SpongeBob's Truth or Square take to play?

As an action-adventure game, SpongeBob's Truth or Square typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about SpongeBob's Truth or Square on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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