Spongebob Squarepants The Yellow Avenger is a side-scrolling platform game. In this players can expect standard gameplay mechanics, such as double jumping, pole swinging, hopping on enemies, boss fights and puzzle-solving. Ultimate success throughout the game"s various levels depends on the player"s ability to utilize SpongeBob"s various powers. These are activated by entering specific button combinations. The game also features 2-player multiplayer support and tournaments in three mini-games (Drag Net, Mermarang and Aqua Bat) via the PSP"s Ad Hoc connection.