- Spongebob: Bubble Pop Fun is the new game from Nickelodeon and Netflix
- It's pretty much your classic match-three puzzle.
- But it is very child-friendly and shows how profitable that familiar yellow sponge is.
Netflix has once again secured an exclusive from Stephen Hillenberg's iconic animated series, with Spongebob: Bubble Pop Fun coming to their service. The match-three puzzle game is coming exclusively to iOS and Android via the Netflix Games service, joining the existing Spongebob: Get Cooking in their catalog.
Gameplay-wise, this isn’t a title that pushes the envelope. It’s a match-three puzzle game where you pop bubbles, and that’s about as basic as it gets. But if you, or more likely your kids, are Spongebob fans and want something that isn’t riddled with microtransactions and is already included with your Netflix subscription, then this is a worthy addition.
In fact, the most notable thing about this new addition is that it looks like Nickelodeon and Netflix have a pretty lucrative deal going. Since Stephen Hillenberg created SpongeBob SquarePants decades ago, it’s been a mainstay of the network’s programming and a lucrative source of revenue. And this new wave of mobile games is set to tie in with upcoming programming on the streaming service, like the Sandy Cheeks movie.
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But at the same time, for those hoping that something a little more fun will come out of this deal, Spongebob: Bubble Pop FUN is definitely a game for kids. That's not to say that I I was expecting more, but I wonder if Nickelodeon will try to do more, since they don't have to worry about things like monetization while it's on Netflix.
However, Netflix has a ton of other great games to add, so they would have some tough competition. Want to see what we mean? Then why not check out our list of the top ten games on Netflix?
And if you’re a budget-conscious gamer who doesn’t want to shell out for a subscription, don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. You can check out our other ever-growing list of the top 25 free-to-play mobile games on iOS and Android!