To coincide with the release of Tim Burton's movie remake, Take2 have announced Charlie and The Chocolate Factory the game has hit retail in the U.S.
The game was released yesterday for the PS2, Xbox, PC and GameBoy Advance, with the the GameCube version hitting the stores next week.
The voices and likenesses of actors from the film, including star Johnny Depp, were used in the game, and creative consultation was provided by Tim Burton.
The game also features some elements from the original Roald Dahl book that didn't make it to the Burton film:
Inspired by the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Tim Burton and based on the classic Roald Dahl book, the videogame allows players to embark on an adventure exploring the many extraordinary environments of the factory, including some elements from the book that do not appear in the film, accompanied by everyone's favorite Oompa-Loompas. Players discover what happens after the other children, greed-driven and unrestrained, wreak havoc throughout the factory and solve mystifying puzzles using special candy powers. Only by helping the Oompa-Loompas and restoring order to the factory can gamers earn the respect of Willy Wonka and win a prize beyond their wildest imagination!
Press release
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory screenshots
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Trailers & TV spots for the movie
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