Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (video game)
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| Developer(s) | High Voltage Software |
| Publisher(s) | Global Star Interactive |
| Release date(s) | July 15, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Everyone (E) PEGI: 7+ |
| Platform(s) | PS2, Xbox, PC, GBA, GC |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 video game which was released on the Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and PC platforms. It is based on the film of the same name, which was directed by Tim Burton. The game was released in the middle of the year to coincide with the release of the film in theatres.
Most of the main cast from the film provided their voices for the game except for Johnny Depp, where James Arnold Taylor was used in his place as the voice of Willy Wonka.
[edit] Overview
The first objective of the game is to help Charlie find money to buy a Wonka Bar to win a Golden Ticket. This is done at the beginning of the game while giving a tutorial of what controls will be needed during future stages.
The main part of the game takes place in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory where the Oompa Loompas help the player through each level. By giving them commands Charlie finishes each challenge and progresses through the game. Each Oompa Loompa specializes in different tasks, such as electrical work, harvesting and welding. Candy is scattered throughout the levels and when collected it boosts Charlie's energy.
Each level is very similar to the plot in the 2005 movie. For example, Charlie must help Willy Wonka remove the gluttonus Augustus Gloop from the pipe above the chocolate river. When Veruca Salt is thrown down the garbage chute, the player's objective is to fix the incinerator. Throughout the game the Oompa Loompas must help Charlie return the chocolate factory back to normal by fixing the mistakes that the other self-indulgent children made.
[edit] Criticisms
Although reviewers praised the game's enjoyable storyline, music and presentation, most felt that the control of the characters on screen was awkward at best and the game was too short. The video game site IGN gave the game an overall rating of 4.5 out of 10 and GameSpot give a 'poor' rating of 4.0 out of 10. PC Gamer rated the game a 22%. G4's X-Play gave it a 1 out of 5. Nintendo Power also gave the console version a 2 out of 10 because of clunky camera control and the reversal of roles. It is argued that the places were supposed to be enjoyable and Willy Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas mysterious in compliance with the book and movies, while in the game the places were creepy and Willy Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas annoyingly gleeful.
[edit] External links
- The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory video game official site
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Gamespot
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on IMDb
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at World of Spectrum
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl) | |
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| Characters: |
Willy Wonka | Oompa-Loompas | Charlie Bucket | Augustus Gloop | Veruca Salt | Violet Beauregarde | Mike Teavee | Grandpa Joe | Mr. Slugworth | The Candy Man | Prince Pondicherry | Vermicious knid | Mr. and Mrs. Teavee | Mr. Salt | Mr. Beauregarde | Mrs. Beauregarde | Dr. Wilbur Wonka (only in Tim Burton film) |
| Books: | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator |
| Films: | 1971 | 2005 |
| Misc.: | Differences between the book and film versions | Golden Ticket | Wonka Bar | Video Game | other Roald Dahl films | other Roald Dahl books |
