Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Publisher: 2K Games
Publisher 2: Warner Bros. Interactive
Developer: High Voltage
Category: Adventure
Release Dates
N Amer - 07/12/2005
Interviews
Delicious Compositions: Winifred Phillips Makes “Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory” Extra Sweet
“I didn't really feel like I was writing music at all – I felt like I was telling Charlie's story.”
News
Take Two and Warner Bros. Announce Release of Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory Videogame
The game’s celebrity lineup includes the likeness of Oscar-nominated actor Johnny Depp, who stars as Willy Wonka in the film,
Happy Chocolate Week from 2K Games!
In July, Tim Burton’s vision of Roald Dahl’s classic book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be released as both a feature film and videogame.
Description
Step inside the magical world of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. Based on the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film directed by Tim Burton and the classic Roald Dahl book, this new videogame allows players to explore deep inside the factory and play the beloved story as Charlie Bucket. Find a Golden Ticket and, along with four other children, win a personal tour of Willy Wonka’s factory guided by the notorious and reclusive candy-maker himself. Embark on a fantastic adventure exploring the many extraordinary environments of the factory, including some from the book that do not appear in the film. Discover what happens after the other children, greed-driven and unrestrained, wreak havoc throughout the factory. Then save the chocolate factory from their destruction by solving mystifying puzzles and using inventive candy powers. By helping the Oompa-Loompas and restoring order to the factory, Charlie can earn the respect of Willy Wonka and win an unexpected prize!
Features
Acquire incredible abilities by using fantastic new candies in order to save
the factory
Creative and interactive environments, based on the visual style of the film,
fully immerse players in the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory™ story
Stop the “rotten” children from causing chaos and destruction throughout the
candy factory
Repair huge, bizarre candy-making machines by solving puzzles and enlisting the
help of the Oompa-Loompas
Explore numerous rooms and environments inside Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory
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ESRB Rating
No Descriptors
GameZone's Review/Preview
4.5
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 4 |
| Graphics | 6.7 |
| Sound | 8.5 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Concept | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Reviewer: Natalie Romano
Review Date: 07/25/2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory could have been sweeter than the candy Wonka makes but its share of problems just keeps this game from being a treat.
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