Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (video game)

1985 game

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developer = Soft Option Ltd (A. Curtis, N. Head)
publisher = Hill MacGibbon
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released = 1985
genre = arcade, platform
modes = Single player
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platforms = ZX Spectrum
media = casette tape
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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is a 1985 video game which was released on the ZX Spectrum. It is based on the book of the same name.

Overview

The game consists of five sub-games, four arcade and an arcade adventure. The first four must be completed to get access to the final part.

In the first part you have to run around turning direction of the tubes to make Augustus Gloop float into a flask. In the second part you have avoid getting hit by a blueberry thrown by Violet Beauregarde. In the third game Veruca Salt has to dodge squirrels. In the fourth game Mike Teavee has to avoid TV men while collecting chocolate bars. The final part is a Jet Set Willy style game where yu have to collect six golden keys.

Reviews

Sinclair User said that it "palls after a very short time. However, as the package comprises five games and the book it must represent reasonable value for money." [ [http://www.sincuser.f9.co.uk/040/sftwreb.htm Sinclair User: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] ] Your Spectrum said that "the package was overpriced, with the best item being the book." and "Seeing as how Roald Dahl is usually known for his horror stories, he'll probably be very happy with the Spectrum version" [ [http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jg27paw4/yr17/yr17_39.htm Your Spectrum: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] ]

2005 game

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developer = High Voltage Software
publisher = Global Star Interactive
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released = vgrelease|United States of America|USA|July 11, 2005 ^{[http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gbadvance/data/926602.html]}
vgrelease|United States of America|USA|July 12, 2005 ^{[http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/data/927134.html]} (PC)
vgrelease|PAL Region|PAL|July 22, 2005
genre = Action-adventure game
modes = Single player
ratings = ESRB: Everyone (E)
PEGI: 3+
platforms = PS2, Xbox, PC, GBA, GC
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"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.

Original Music for the video game was created by Winifred Phillips, and produced by Winnie Waldron.

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. He must roll the blueberry Violet Beauregarde to the Juicing Room and juice her. 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 self-indulgent children made.

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