"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Info

As we reported last September, Take-Two Interactive won the rights to Warner Bros., Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now being published by Take-Two's 2K Games brand, the game is set for release in July 2005 for all platforms. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is based on the upcoming Tim Burton film based on the classic Roald Dahl book. For more info about the game, continue reading...

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Videogame

Platforms: PlayStation®2, Xbox®, GameCube®, GameBoy® Advance and PC

Release: July 2005

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 Include:

# 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 FactoryTM 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

Published by 2K Games
Console developed by High Voltage Software
PC and GBA developed by Backbone Entertainment