Upon its release, Netflix Smash Bros.: SpongeBob's Adventure was very well-received by critics, eventually leading to widespread acclaim. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, plot elements and the voice performance of Lord Boiyoing by Steve Martin. The critical and commercial success of the game eventually led to a direct-to-video film based on the game, a Little Golden Book based on the game, merchandise and a 2015 high-definition remake released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, which was also given positive reviews from critics.