Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Global Star

Product Features

• Johnny Depp, who portrays Willy Wonka in the remake, voices the character in the game as well.
• use a variety of candy to overcome obstacles and potential enemies
• special candy powers and the assistance of the Oompa-Loompas to restore order to Willy Wonka's sugary establishment
• Explore numerous rooms and environments inside Willy Wonka's chocolate world
• Discover what happens after the other children wreak havoc throughout the factory

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007ZD79Y
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 9, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,723 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Developed by High Voltage Software and licensed by Warner Bros., Charlie and the Chocolate Factory puts players right into the world of the film. You'll find the factory rampaged by the other children, who are running amok with greed and impishness. Use your special candy powers and the assistance of the Oompa-Loompas to restore order to Willy Wonka's sugary establishment. Beyond this, Charlie will have to use a variety of candy to overcome obstacles and potential enemies. Everlasting Gobstoppers, for instance, are basically rocks that Charlie can throw around. The game features celebrity voice talent and the likeness of Johnny Depp as Wonka.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Involved, July 17, 2005

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Robin Goodfellow (Land of the Fairies) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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

It is okay if this game is involved because that is what makes it more challenging and fun. For example, it takes many things to do just to fix one problem. Like any other involved game, it gets tougher and more fun to play. Johnny Depp does not do the voice of Willy Wonka, but he sounds similar to Depp. The graphics for the game are neat, too. I think the kid who plays Charlie also does his voice in this. The outdoor setting looks like England: Very snowy, overcast skies, and a candy shop which starts the entire thing. Wonkabots are enemies in the factory that chase you and try to shock you, and many different oompa-loompas lurk around such as electricians, and several others. That goes for the candy-related powers you obtain: Rock candy, bubble gum, Everlasting Gobstoppers and "spinners" help you in their own ways through a conflict. This is a good game but it gets tough and more challenging, depending on how much farther you get. Bon Voyagee!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game for young kids, August 5, 2005

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M. Tinglof (MA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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

This may never go down in history as a great game, but my 7 year old loves it. I was hesitant to buy this game with some not so great reviews, but I am glad I did. It is just the right mix of fun and challenge to keep him entertained, but not overwhelm him with difficult levels. He has managed to play this game through by himself for the most part with some occasional adult help. The game is not scary or violent or have a lot of complicated jumps and such. So it does not overwhelm young players. It has fun candy powers that my son really enjoys and it gives him a chance dwell in the fantasy.