Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005 video game) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
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Developer(s) | High Voltage Software Digital Eclipse (GBA) |
Publisher(s) | Global Star Software 2K Games (GBA) |
Composer(s) | Winifred Phillips |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Windows |
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Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory video game came out in 2005. It was released for many game systems like the Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and Microsoft Windows computers. This game is based on the popular movie directed by Tim Burton. It was launched around the same time the movie came out in theaters.
Most of the actors from the movie lent their voices to the game. However, Johnny Depp, who played Willy Wonka in the film, was replaced by James Arnold Taylor for the game's voice. The original music for the game was created by Winifred Phillips, with Winnie Waldron producing it.
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Exploring Willy Wonka's Factory
This game lets you step into the magical world of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! You play as Charlie Bucket, and your main goal is to help fix the factory after some messy events.
Finding the Golden Ticket
At the very start of the game, your first mission is to help Charlie find enough money. This money is needed to buy a special Wonka Bar. Why? Because you're hoping to find a Golden Ticket inside! This part of the game also teaches you how to control Charlie and what moves you'll need later on.
Working with Oompa Loompas
Once you're inside Willy Wonka's amazing chocolate factory, the real adventure begins. You'll get help from the Oompa Loompas. These small, helpful characters will guide you through each level. You can give them commands, and they will help Charlie complete different challenges. Each Oompa Loompa has a special skill. Some are good at collecting things, others at fixing machines, and some are great with electricity. As you play, you'll find candy scattered around. Collecting this candy helps boost Charlie's energy, so he can keep going!
Fixing the Factory's Problems
Each level in the game has important tasks you need to complete. These tasks involve fixing the problems caused by the other children who visited the factory:
- You must help Willy Wonka remove Augustus Gloop from a giant pipe above the chocolate river.
- You'll need to roll Violet Beauregarde to the Juicing Room and help juice her.
- You'll follow Veruca Salt down a chute and try to save her from a giant incinerator.
- Finally, you'll help free Mike Teavee after he shrinks himself. This means repairing the television-chocolate machine.
Throughout the game, the Oompa Loompas are key to helping Charlie. They work together to return the chocolate factory to normal. You'll also have to deal with some rogue robots that are causing trouble!
Game Music and Sounds
The music for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory video game was created by Winifred Phillips. One game reviewer, Juan Castro from IGN, said the music was "a really good soundtrack." He also mentioned that the music felt "moody and atmospheric" when it needed to be, and had "oddball tunes" inside the factory. This means the music really helps set the mood for the game!
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