Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review (no fat)
 by Take 2 Interactive Platform: GameCube Genre: Arcade |
ESRB Rating: Everyone Release: 2005-07-13 |
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Egamer's Rating: 6 / 10. Reviewed on: 2005-10-23 |
Game Description
The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory craze took root in the gaming world with the introduction on the market of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the GameCube. On some levels, this entertaining ditty of a game follows the whacky adventures that one could only find in the weird world of Willy Wonka and his splendid candy factory. However, in contrasting the flick with the game, in some aspects the game perhaps falls short.
Indeed, in addition to the Oompa Loompas being largely absent from the game in the way the are remembered in the movie and the book, one is left wondering if the whole spirit of Willy, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been sucked asunder by one of Wonka’s machines – even before the game even commences play.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Gameplay
Even as some of the characters in the game experience some of the same dramas that confront them in the movie, the gamer at the controls is left in the unenviable position of having to clean up after the disasters that befall the supporting cast in the game. In other words, you literally find yourself doing repair work on the factory run amuck -- a sharp, and not particularly enjoyable, deviation from what you’d expect having seen the motion picture.
You are called upon to coordinate the efforts of the Oompa-Loompas in the running of the factory. With that said, while this is one of the goals of the player in charge, the game controls are more than a bit sketchy. Consequently, your Oompa-Loompas are always getting stuck in the odd places and, most annoyingly, you have no option other than go back each time to fetch them.
All in all, the gameplay is definitely geared towards keeping a wandering mind busy—order Oompa-Loompas, wait for them to start work…wait …wait…find them…guide them past each small obstruction and then, of course, wait for them to actually do the job. If that’s your idea of a busy and entertained mind, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory surely can do the trick…
Additionally, when it comes to play from level to level, there actually is so much similarity between the different scenes throughout Chocolate Factory that only the most uninitiated player might be amused over the long course (that’s 5 minutes).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Visuals and Graphics
The visuals and graphics associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are basic and nothing close to spectacular. Even as the coloration used in the back design of the game is vibrant, the scenic design is lacking in the detail…unlike what you’d expect from a game designed to emulate a well received fantasy motion picture (…remember LoTR?).
Again, one approaches the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game with a set of expectations derived from the film -- perhaps even the book. The graphics and visuals don’t meet the bar set by the movie. The visual and graphics shortcomings are obvious when one views the game in light of the nearly magical sets, scenes and costumes that dominated the film.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Game Sound Quality
One of the absolute bright spots associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory can be found in the soundtrack and sound effect department. In truth, the sound effects and music included within the game are well produced and impressive. Indeed, the game brings together all of the cast members from the hit flick, save Jonny Depp who apparently was otherwise occupied. With that said, Willy Wonka is played perfectly by an on spot imitator of Mr. Depp.
Such a powerful job has been done with the audio element of the game that the sound effects and soundtrack actually go far to add a dash of life to this overall disappointing venture.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2 cent
Games based on popular movie franchises come with expectations, we have Lord of the Rings as a perfect example. Approaching a game in this manner is to be expected. In point of fact, that is why the game is put on the market in the first instance -- to make hay from the hit movie itself.
As it happens, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not the most stunning entry into the video game market in 2005 (…rather, it stunned the fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into silence). While the audio effects are interesting, the graphics and gameplay remind us of stale chocolate.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cost
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for GameCube currently retails for $29.99US at the time of writing.
Even as some of the characters in the game experience some of the same dramas that confront them in the movie, the gamer at the controls is left in the unenviable position of having to clean up after the disasters that befall the supporting cast in the game. In other words, you literally find yourself doing repair work on the factory run amuck -- a sharp, and not particularly enjoyable, deviation from what you’d expect having seen the motion picture.
You are called upon to coordinate the efforts of the Oompa-Loompas in the running of the factory. With that said, while this is one of the goals of the player in charge, the game controls are more than a bit sketchy. Consequently, your Oompa-Loompas are always getting stuck in the odd places and, most annoyingly, you have no option other than go back each time to fetch them.
All in all, the gameplay is definitely geared towards keeping a wandering mind busy—order Oompa-Loompas, wait for them to start work…wait …wait…find them…guide them past each small obstruction and then, of course, wait for them to actually do the job. If that’s your idea of a busy and entertained mind, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory surely can do the trick…
Additionally, when it comes to play from level to level, there actually is so much similarity between the different scenes throughout Chocolate Factory that only the most uninitiated player might be amused over the long course (that’s 5 minutes).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Visuals and Graphics
The visuals and graphics associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are basic and nothing close to spectacular. Even as the coloration used in the back design of the game is vibrant, the scenic design is lacking in the detail…unlike what you’d expect from a game designed to emulate a well received fantasy motion picture (…remember LoTR?).
Again, one approaches the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game with a set of expectations derived from the film -- perhaps even the book. The graphics and visuals don’t meet the bar set by the movie. The visual and graphics shortcomings are obvious when one views the game in light of the nearly magical sets, scenes and costumes that dominated the film.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Game Sound Quality
One of the absolute bright spots associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory can be found in the soundtrack and sound effect department. In truth, the sound effects and music included within the game are well produced and impressive. Indeed, the game brings together all of the cast members from the hit flick, save Jonny Depp who apparently was otherwise occupied. With that said, Willy Wonka is played perfectly by an on spot imitator of Mr. Depp.
Such a powerful job has been done with the audio element of the game that the sound effects and soundtrack actually go far to add a dash of life to this overall disappointing venture.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2 cent
Games based on popular movie franchises come with expectations, we have Lord of the Rings as a perfect example. Approaching a game in this manner is to be expected. In point of fact, that is why the game is put on the market in the first instance -- to make hay from the hit movie itself.
As it happens, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not the most stunning entry into the video game market in 2005 (…rather, it stunned the fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into silence). While the audio effects are interesting, the graphics and gameplay remind us of stale chocolate.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cost
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for GameCube currently retails for $29.99US at the time of writing.
The visuals and graphics associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are basic and nothing close to spectacular. Even as the coloration used in the back design of the game is vibrant, the scenic design is lacking in the detail…unlike what you’d expect from a game designed to emulate a well received fantasy motion picture (…remember LoTR?).
Again, one approaches the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game with a set of expectations derived from the film -- perhaps even the book. The graphics and visuals don’t meet the bar set by the movie. The visual and graphics shortcomings are obvious when one views the game in light of the nearly magical sets, scenes and costumes that dominated the film.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Game Sound Quality
One of the absolute bright spots associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory can be found in the soundtrack and sound effect department. In truth, the sound effects and music included within the game are well produced and impressive. Indeed, the game brings together all of the cast members from the hit flick, save Jonny Depp who apparently was otherwise occupied. With that said, Willy Wonka is played perfectly by an on spot imitator of Mr. Depp.
Such a powerful job has been done with the audio element of the game that the sound effects and soundtrack actually go far to add a dash of life to this overall disappointing venture.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2 cent
Games based on popular movie franchises come with expectations, we have Lord of the Rings as a perfect example. Approaching a game in this manner is to be expected. In point of fact, that is why the game is put on the market in the first instance -- to make hay from the hit movie itself.
As it happens, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not the most stunning entry into the video game market in 2005 (…rather, it stunned the fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into silence). While the audio effects are interesting, the graphics and gameplay remind us of stale chocolate.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cost
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for GameCube currently retails for $29.99US at the time of writing.
One of the absolute bright spots associated with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory can be found in the soundtrack and sound effect department. In truth, the sound effects and music included within the game are well produced and impressive. Indeed, the game brings together all of the cast members from the hit flick, save Jonny Depp who apparently was otherwise occupied. With that said, Willy Wonka is played perfectly by an on spot imitator of Mr. Depp.
Such a powerful job has been done with the audio element of the game that the sound effects and soundtrack actually go far to add a dash of life to this overall disappointing venture.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2 cent
Games based on popular movie franchises come with expectations, we have Lord of the Rings as a perfect example. Approaching a game in this manner is to be expected. In point of fact, that is why the game is put on the market in the first instance -- to make hay from the hit movie itself.
As it happens, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is not the most stunning entry into the video game market in 2005 (…rather, it stunned the fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into silence). While the audio effects are interesting, the graphics and gameplay remind us of stale chocolate.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cost
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for GameCube currently retails for $29.99US at the time of writing.
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