PS2 Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Product detailed description

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is an action-adventure game developed by High Voltage Software and published by Global Star Software for PlayStation 2 in 2005. The game is based on the Tim Burton film of the same name, which is an adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl novel. The game allows players to relive the adventures of Charlie Bucket and other children inside Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory.

Story and Gameplay

The story of the game follows the main storyline of the movie, where Charlie Bucket, a poor boy, wins a golden ticket and gets the chance to visit Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory. Players take control of Charlie and must solve various tasks and puzzles to fix the chaos caused by the other children - Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregard, Veruca Salt and Mike Teave - who cause problems at the factory through their irresponsible actions.

The gameplay combines elements of action-adventure and platforming, where players must explore the various environments of the factory, collecting items and using them to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. The game features various mini-games and special abilities that Charlie acquires during his journey. Players must also enlist the help of Oompa-Loompas, small workers who are key to solving certain tasks and repairing machines in the factory.

Graphics and Atmosphere

The graphics of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are stylized and faithfully capture the visual style of the Tim Burton film. The environments are colourful and detailed, with many fantastical elements that contribute to the magical factory feel. The characters are well animated and retain the character traits of their cinematic predecessors. The soundtrack includes music and sound effects that add to the atmosphere of the game, including some voiceovers taken from the film.