To stop Vlad, SpongeBob must travel through various warped dimensions to free his friends. The journey is structured as a series of "runs":

Players return to a central hub between runs to buy permanent upgrades and talk to NPCs like Hugh Neutron.

If you’d like to explore more about this universe, I can help you with: A of playable heroes and villains Tips on how to master the Slime mechanic How the mechanics compare to Super Smash Bros.

If the heroes are defeated, Clockwork uses his powers to turn back time, allowing them to try again with the resources and knowledge they gained, explaining the game’s roguelike loop. 🏰 The Final Confrontation