Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by 2K Games

Product Features

• Save the chocolate factory by solving mystifying puzzles and using inventive candy powers
• Stop the rotten children from causing chaos and destruction throughout the factory
• Repair huge, bizarre candy-making machines by solving puzzles and getting help from the Oompa-Loompas
• Explore numerous rooms and environments inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory
• Discover what happens after the other children wreak havoc!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007ZD7AI
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,970 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Explore deep inside the factory and play the 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. Explore 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 through 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!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Best for Young Gamers, August 15, 2005

By 

Athena Nike "Athena Nike" (Houston, TX (Go Astros!)) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Video Game)

This game was way to easy for me - and I'm not an avid gamer. I enjoy games that allow me to compete against friends & family (like Super Smash Brothers) and only occasionally play games that, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, progress you through levels to complete the game. I typically just don't have the patience to complete this type of game, even if the game is well done & enjoyable.

I told everyone this to say: I completed Charlie & the Chocolate Factory in a weekend - and I was not playing constantly for the whole weekend. Just a couple of hours (at most) each day.

If you're looking for a game that your young child can play, this is the game for you. The controls are very basic, only a couple of tasks really involve thinking things through before you act (it would give a parent an excuse to play the game with their children).

If you're an avid gamer, this game is sure to dissapoint if you purchase it. Rent it if you want an easy game to kill some time, but I don't recommend avid gamers purchase this one.

As a side note - I LOVED the film (and not just because Johnny Depp was Willy Wonka). I saw the film after I played the game, so my view of the movie didn't affect my opinion of the game.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A game of pure imagination...., July 16, 2005

By 

J. M Quiggins "Sole_Fish" (Owensboro, Ky. USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Video Game)

I am a grown man. I have always enjoyed the first Willy Wonka movie. I have yet to see the new movie. But, if it's anything like this game, it's not all that different. A very similar plotline gives us older folks (35) a chance to sort of exist inside the story we grew up with. But, the gameplay experience is much too simplistic for an adult. Shame. The movie's always kind of been for the adults really. I decided to play it with my son. Now, there was an enjoyable experience. Extremely colorful, and chocked full of mini games. The Factory is alive with things to see and do. A large assortment of logical puzzles as well as quick button mashing games. Quite long as well. It is entertaining. But, Johnny Depp is not doing the voiceover for Willy Wonka. You'll be surprised to hear that it is James Taylor. For us old fogies, he's an incredible singer from thousands of years ago ;-). You really can't go wrong with this, though. It's very magical.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!, June 11, 2009

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Video Game)

This game is fun and I already got to the end. The graphics are fine but Charlie's arms and legs are too skinny, and his head, hands, and feet are too big. There are some extra levels in the game where you can go to rooms to find golden letter Ws. The people look weird in the cut scenes where it tells you the story. I really like this game, it is one of my favorites. If you're looking for a game based on a good movie, one for all ages, and a fun time, this is the game for you.