The player assumes control of SpongeBob. He is accompanied by Patrick, who has been transformed into a balloon. The player navigates SpongeBob through several distinctly themed worlds, known as "Wishworlds" in the game.
Sweet, sweet victory! Everyone's favorite Sponge is back, but this time Patrick is a balloon! Don one of many cosmic costumes and traverse the colorful Wishworlds in search of your missing Bikini Bottom friends. Everybody do the cosmic shake!