SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman for the Nintendo GBA (Game Boy Advance) is a 2D platformer with adventure elements. Players take on the role of SpongeBob as he accidentally releases the Flying Dutchman from a magic bottle. The Dutchman then causes havoc in Bikini Bottom, cursing SpongeBob's friends. Players must traverse various levels, collecting items, solving puzzles, and using special abilities to rescue SpongeBob's friends and thwart the Dutchman's plans. The game captures the show's humor and includes familiar locations from the series.