Global Star To Release Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Movie-Game Tie-In
Take Two's take on Tim Burton's take of the Roald Dahl classic
It has been announced that Global Star Software, a subsidiary of Take Two, has acquired the development and publishing rights for the game based on Warner Bros’ forthcoming Charlie and The Chocolate Factory film. Planned to coincide with the release of the new Tim Burton directed movie, it should be ready for release in 2005. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, written by Roald Dahl, is one of the most enduring pieces of children’s fiction of the 20th century: and is more than worthy of a videogame conversion.
However, whilst many will remember the carefree stylings of Quentin Blake’s illustrations that accompanied the original book, the game will embrace a more Burton-esque atmosphere. With Johnny Depp as the indomitable Willy Wonka, and Burton’s sinister imagination driving the mood of the movie, the final product could well turn out to less ‘kiddy’ than one might imagine.
There have been no gameplay details mentioned thus far, but there are some obvious options that could be exploited. A less adventurous approach could see players guiding Charlie around various levels of the factory, collecting sweets and jumping on oompah-loompahs’ fat little heads (a bit like the 1985 Spectrum version!). A more intriguing prospect would open up the explorative possibilities of a massive factory, brimming with bizarre puzzles and sub-quests.
As soon as we get the full picture, we’ll fill you in accordingly.
However, whilst many will remember the carefree stylings of Quentin Blake’s illustrations that accompanied the original book, the game will embrace a more Burton-esque atmosphere. With Johnny Depp as the indomitable Willy Wonka, and Burton’s sinister imagination driving the mood of the movie, the final product could well turn out to less ‘kiddy’ than one might imagine.
There have been no gameplay details mentioned thus far, but there are some obvious options that could be exploited. A less adventurous approach could see players guiding Charlie around various levels of the factory, collecting sweets and jumping on oompah-loompahs’ fat little heads (a bit like the 1985 Spectrum version!). A more intriguing prospect would open up the explorative possibilities of a massive factory, brimming with bizarre puzzles and sub-quests.
As soon as we get the full picture, we’ll fill you in accordingly.
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Comments
Funky 3 Sep 2004 10:45
1/4
A movie! Quick! Somebody make a s**tty third person platformer!
NiktheGreek 3 Sep 2004 11:18
2/4
No matter how bad the gameplay, graphics and sound may be, the game will win a permanent place in my heart if it allows me the opportunity to drown the Oompa-Loompas in the chocolate river.
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Joji 3 Sep 2004 13:23
3/4
Charlie and the choc.....oh dear.
They really think they can sell any film license as a game and we'll lap it up like hungry dogs. More worthy films deserve games, and though the book is fantastic I doubt I'd be buying this game and dance to hollywoods tune.
Perhaps I should withhold my judgement since Capcom's Nightmare Before Christmas is looking great, but most games like this are usually dot to dot like games.
I'll check out the film though, because Johnny Depp is cool.
They really think they can sell any film license as a game and we'll lap it up like hungry dogs. More worthy films deserve games, and though the book is fantastic I doubt I'd be buying this game and dance to hollywoods tune.
Perhaps I should withhold my judgement since Capcom's Nightmare Before Christmas is looking great, but most games like this are usually dot to dot like games.
I'll check out the film though, because Johnny Depp is cool.
Coxy 3 Sep 2004 13:28
4/4
it could be a good game provided its done right games based on books can be a god thing (eg harry potter)