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| Game Details | Released
22 July 2005 | | Format
PS2, XBox, Nintendo DS, PC | | Developer
Take 2 |
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
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While most games inspired by a family film are about as mature as the frontrow of a McFly concert, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is a bold attempt to hook older players charmed by Tim Burton’s psychedelic trip. But it still feels like a Mario game without a soul.
In terms of presentation the game is flawless, with candy-coloured worlds and plenty of puzzles requiring players to bully Oompa-Loompas and use Willy Wonka’s sweets as tools to progress through the levels. Sadly, the novelty soon wears thin; you’re constantly pushed down a narrow path — allowing for little of the exploration that makes Mario games so thrilling — and while ordering Wonka’s helpers to do your dirty work is fun for a while, the routine soon becomes crushingly dull.
Reviewer: David McComb
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