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The Game You Cannot Refuse

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 20
Date: March 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I was one of 10 people from around the world (one flew in from Naples!) invited to Electronic Arts in San Francisco to preview the game, meet and talk with the game developers, and take a tour of EA's main campus.

I'm not much of gamer in general. The last console I owned was a Sega, ok? So, I nervously (yet also curiously) sat down with this game to give it a shot.

Wow. First off, the graphics were great! (Personally, I think the X-BOX version looked a little better than the PS2 version, but both were really nice. However, the PC version of course blew them both away). There was no "official confirmation" -- nor denial -- of a 360 version in the works, but I have a feeling they're working on that for a later release. Incidentally, they're also going to release a special edition which will include a DVD with special features (making-of) for the console versions.

Anyway, back to the game itself: I played mostly on the PS2 version, and have always had trouble with all those buttons. That's just me, of course. But I tell you, I had fewer problems with this game than most others I've tried -- the "Black Hand" controls were quite intuitive for once, and it never felt like I had to fumble around to find the right button.

What's unique -- and wonderful!! -- about this game is that you are NOT Vito or Michael or Sonny or anyone like that, but you are you -- your own character (that you can even create to look however you want to the most minor detail) interacting with the characters from the movie. You start out as a lowly hood and work your way up the ranks by first strong-arming shop keepers for protection money, bribing cops, and going on specific missions set forth by Clemenza or other characters. What is REALLY cool is that you can be doing your thing and at any moment, a major scene from the movie will happen, say, outside the window!

For instance, while in a shop muscling the shopkeeper, outside I saw Don Vito get shot, and my new mission was then to kill the would-be assassins before escorting the ambulance to the hospital! And what's great is, events such as these happen pretty much chronologically, and pretty true to the story -- the movie and surprisingly also the book itself.

One of my favorite features was walking down the street, and hearing passers-by having conversations! Very much like real life.

The idea of the game, of course, is to move up in rank in the Corleone family by earning money and respect. As you progress, you'll be taking control of neighborhoods and the compounds themselves of the Barzini's, Tattaglia's, Stracci's and Cuneo's (the other 4 of the 5 Families). Your ultimate goal is to be The Don of NY/NJ controlling everything.

Some of Marlon Brando's dialogue was used I was told, but they got a terrific voice actor to record bits they needed afterwards. Of course, Caan, Duvall, and Vigoda lent their voices as well, and I was told that they had a terrific time doing it! (We saw some footage of them, which will be on the bonus DVD of the special edition).

All in all, I was VERY impressed with this effort from EA! And even tho I'm not much of a gamer, this is definitely one that I will spend some time with!

I think all Godfather fans (not just gamers) will love to check this out!

Neat Extras

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 12
Date: May 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have been a fan of the Godfather movies for years (except for part 3). Even read the book (a great read too!). So when EA released this game, I HAD to get the limited edition version. And it's well worth the extra money (at the time when it came out; it's under $10 now, used).

The game had sort of a Grand Theft Auto style to it, but the guys at EA made great use of the Playstation control. I was happily amazed that ALL the buttons (analog sticks too) were used in playing the game...and not just for simple movements either. Using each analog stick you can strangle your victim, slam them against the wall, or bash their heads against a cash register. What fun!!

The bonus DVD came with a little making-of stuff that showed the old actors from the movie (the one's alive, of course) doing voice-work in the studio. Great fun for kids of all ages and anyone who's a Godfather fan!

Awesome Game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: March 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have never seen the move Godfather, but for some reason I really wanted to buy this game. The game is awesome. Its very interactive and fun to play. It reminds me a lot of GTA, but better in its own way. I like the different things you can do, like: Extorting business, driving any vehicle, and getting chased by the cops or another family. If you like GTA then you will love this game!

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