THQ Nordic explains why SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated keeps the voicework of the original release

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated may have gotten a complete visual overhaul, but some of the original title is still left intact. That includes the original voice work from 17 years ago. In an interview with NintendoEverything, THQ Nordic producer Martin Kreuch explains why that decision was made.

The voice work from the original was spectacular. That feedback was universal from fans. We wanted fans to recall the game that they know and love to keep the nostalgia alive. This is an example of Purple Lamp’s approach to development. They embraced all the wonderful little details that were part of the original game, while at the same time adding little nods to the seasons that were aired after its release. We did however record brand new voice versions in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Polish and Japanese.