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Take the Cannolis

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 25 / 26
Date: March 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Though most of the game concept was lifted from GTA, it still manages to come up with some original flavor into it, thanks to the unforgettable characters that made The Godfather a classic. Amazingly, the game isn't just a drive around and do missions. It actually leaves you free to walk around and do things that will affect your business as a "made-man" with the Corleone family. Yes, you have to do the missions to keep the story moving but at the same time, you can ignore the missions and just go about doing other things to increase your "business" and contribute to the Corleone family. Take for example what I did in the game. I did about 50% of the missions and I decided to just clean-up Little Italy (where the Corleone family is based) from the Tattaglias; taking over these businesses, their warehouses.

One interesting mode in the game is the "Mob War" mode. This happens when you hit a crime family too much, they eventually declare a mob war with the Corleone family. Only to win a mob war is to either bomb one of their properties or pay an FBI agent to come down hard on the rival family. It's good fun really, and quite different. I usually bomb a place and then head to my apartment and let things calm down a bit. These fresh concepts make this game quite unique in its way.

Speaking of families, you need to wrestle control of NY from all the other rival families. The biggest rival that you'll be pitted against is the Barzini family who owns Manhattan. By the way, the game recreates an almost perfect replica of New York, even the streets are accurate. I know because I'm from NYC. One trick I did to test the accuracy was fifth avenue and madison ave. Fifth avenue is just across Madision ave, which is correct in the game. Canal St. and Mott St. are real streets in NY, with Canal St. being Chinatown today.

Going back to what I am doing now with the game, I've basically knocked out Tattaglia from NY. Only thing left is go to and overrun his family compound. One important tip if you're planning to buy this game. The moment you get about $16,000 in the game, buy yourself the most expensive shoes, suits, hat, and glasses. These accessories give Bonus Respect points on your character. Very important if you want to get that extra boost of respect points to get to the top.

So is this game worth it? Yes definitely. If you are into mobster-themed games, look no further. This is almost almost real-life. By the way, prepare to die a lot in this game. This game is not easy. Be patient and keep buying those safehouses all over NY. This is where you can save your progress and start off in case you get "ICED".

A Game You Can't Refuse

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: May 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. Violent as all get out but hey, that's life in the family. Definitely NOT for kids though.

The graphics of the game are very good. The characters look fairly close to the actual actors (with the very notable exception of Michael Corleone) and even the stock characters, while not much in the line of variation, look decent as well. Voice work is excellent and original actors in most cases again with the exception of Michael. Controls are extremely easy to master and the story line draws you in immediately.

You don't have to be a fan of the movie or to have even seen it to follow the game but it certainly helps because you will gain further appreciation for the devotion of the developers. It's obvious that they were huge fans of the film and many of the best remembered scenes show up in the game (the infamous horse head scene, the hospital scene, Sonny getting gunned down at the toll booth, etc.)which really makes the game feel more genuine.

The game is non-linear and you have a huge area to wander around in, taking over businesses and just causing trouble in general. There are specific tasks assigned and hits to carry out but you can really approach the game in any way you choose...be a top negotiator or just gun everyone down within a 2 mile radius. There are film reels scattered about which unlock film clips but they aren't really part of the game, just extras to pick up if you want. The film clips are either actual clips from the movie or from the game itself, some of which contain hints for objectives. You can interact with everyone in the game but only those with the Godfather Puppeteer above their head are the ones with the real value. This makes a big difference in the gameplay as well so you don't waste time searching for the character you need.

I have determined however, that I am one wicked driver. I've plowed down more pedestrians and signposts than I care to admit not to mention the countless cars I've crashed. Hey, I'm the Don so get out of my way.

The only negatives I can think of for the game are as follows:
1) Graphics can be a bit glitchy at times and while the game loads very quickly sometimes it takes the background graphics a while to catch up. Not a huge issue though.
2) Virtually no variation in the rival family compounds. I can live with the bad guys and general public all looking the same but I think they could have at least made some of the compounds look a little different. Some are even identical to the Corleone compound. The stores are all about the same as well. Again, not a huge issue.
3) The font used in the game is so tiny that unless you are literally right on top of the screen you can barely read it. Using a scrolling feature and larger type would have made it more user-friendly. Of course, maybe I'm just going blind or something.
4) A lot of driving around. Drive here, now drive over there. Oops you got gunned down, drive over there again. Maybe if I didn't smash into everything in my path at top speed, it wouldn't be such a pain. Maybe I AM going blind. The Don of NY has apparently turned into Miss Daisy and is in need of a chauffeur.

Well, that about wraps it up. Great game. Definitely a must-have for any fans of the film but non-fans will enjoy it as well. Very violent and even some f-bombs being dropped here and there so certainly not for kids. Rent to try it out because it is a bit pricey but you'll get hooked so you'll end up buying.

"Don't Ever Go Against the Family"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 15
Date: March 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game four days ago and I haven't spent much time not playing it. That is always a sign of a game that is worth buying. I have sold all of my Xbox games (with the exception of Halo 2) because I lose interest in them pretty fast, but I think I will be keeping the Godfather around for awhile.

GOOD

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 12
Date: April 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

i don't know about anybody else but i straight up love this game thought it was good beat it the other day great missions mob hit, guns selection but expensive like what and taking over businesses and the fact that they got the real voices for some of the characters made the game went up a bit more in my book...

Since where in the making movies in to games thing now i think "GOODFELLAS" would make for a good game what do u think?

Finally a good game from a movie

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: March 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Yes Finally the gaming world has made a good game from a movie
This compares to the gameplay of the Grand Theft Auto games
You basically reenact the entire movie going through all of the classic moments
From the horse head in the bed to Micheal coming out of the bathroom and blasting away
You play as your own character in the game not Micheal you build up your rank in the family such as Capo , Underboss, then eventually to the Don of NY
Some missions are timed like in the GTA series but they are not impossible to beat
This game also kind of compares to the freedom fighters game when you are in action shooting at other mobsters
You also can take opposite family businesss in this game shooting your way in the restarunt of barber shop then you need to shake down or beat down the peron running the shop
Also in this game you can bribe police or people gaurding spots you wish to get into you give them some cash they turn there back on the situation

This game is a must for a Godfather fan and if you like ganster games of the GTA games you will love this game this is highly recomended

I was unsure if I should get this game when I asked the guy and he told me its GTA but Iam sure glad I bought it it is well worth $40

Go out and get it what r u waiting for?

crazy fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: March 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First of all, when this game says "Rated M for Mature... 17 and up" they mean it. People getting shot in the face, people talking like sailors, etc.

The fact that Sonny, Fredo, Tom Hagan, and the Don all look like and sound like James Cann, John Cazale, Robert Duval, and Brando just adds to the amazingness of the game. The fact that Micheal does NOT look or sound like Pacino is almost jarring after the appearance of the other actors. I guess Pacino is too cool to be in a video game. It's especailly distracting as it kinda wrecks the possibilities of GF II or III games.

Well, everything else I would say has been said by others.

Oh! I almost forgot! Luca Brasi is in the game and played by Lenny Montana!!!! He is your mentor and teaches you how to play!

Take em to the matresses!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: March 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I suppose my opinion of this game is a little skewed. Like a majority of men out there, I am a huge fan of the Godfather movies, and I have even read the book. There's no going wrong with the superb acting and amazing direction of the first two films.

I hyped this game up in my head, expecting ONLY the best Godfather experience, and I was not disappointed! For all of you who wondered "who planted the gun", or "who helped michael flee the restaurant".. your questions are creatively answered through gameplay.

It is an insult to call this game a "copy" of Grand Theft Auto. People need to wake up and realize that GTA has created a new genre of gaming. It has become a concept, a mold for fantastic gaming. One can make the case that the entire GTA game was a rip-off of Godfather itself.

Godfather is chocked FULL of details and adventures. Designing your character to a T, finding different ways to negotiate, developing your character into a tougher mafioso... these are all things that make this game wonderful. Not to forget the great references to key parts of the movie.

I REALLY loved this game, I was not disappointed at all! Ive already spent a solid 20 hours playing this game, and it hasn't been a week yet. I've completed about 89% of the missions, yet only 35% of the game. That should tell you how much there really is to do in this amazing game.

Hope this review helped!
Bill,
Detroit

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game the first day it came out and haven stopped playing it, only to eat, sleep a little, shower, and to of course write this review. This is a great game and is to me addicting. It is like Grand Theft Auto games too. And the music in the game gets old too.
This game is a great game for anyone who can take some gore and violence.

Godfather

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: April 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

There is a couple negatives to the game but ill go to the positives first. Well the overall look of the game is good. The graphics are pretty good, despsite a negative ill get to in a bit. But the graphics overll are good. The shooting, really easy to get used to. Really easy to aim, since it aims for you pretty much. Theres a decent amount of guns that you can use, my favorite is the "Tommy Gun". and the "Magnum" pistol. If you die, you can just respawn at this little hospital ran by like two people. Anyways, the game stays on point with the storyline, doing missions for the family. Gots its twists just like in the movie, the same things, but a good thing is that they added alot more to the game to make it more interesting. You can extort places and get money from it, rackets, all that sh**. Pretty fun, and if they dont want to pay you weekly, you can beat them to a point where they WILL agree with your offer and start to pay lol. Good stuff. The driving, some people were like oh its too sloppy, no its not. It drives kind of like Grand Theft Auto, but pretty good and controllable. The storyline is perfect, the side missions, a good add-on and also fun. So everything in the game is good. I rented it and got done with the MAIN missions in about 3 days. But I still have the extortions and all the side stuff to do. If you want a pretty good shooting game, and a game pretty much like "Grand Theft Auto", then pick this up! Its worth it. Another good thing, is the music and sound. The SAME music from the movie! Thats a good plus. Youll pick up on that for sure if you have seen the movie.

Well now its time for the negatives. The graphics, are good, despite it when you are driving and stuff is blowing up for instance, the framerates in the game will get pretty laggy. But thats only for a few moments until everything in the game clears out. Which this isnt a big deal, but a negative, something that can be ignored for sure. Another one, is when enemies are driving up on you to drive-by you, if your driving at top-speed, the enemies car automatically catches up to you, they will have the same exact car as you, but all the sudden, they can drive faster than you. Im like ok? lol, and same thing for cops. They can hit an oncoming car, then they catch back up with you in a matter of seconds. Again, kind of annoying but not a huge deal. Thinking of more negatives, there isnt none really, thats about it.

So overall, if you want a good game, get this. I recommend it.

Welcome To The Family of NYC

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Just purchased this two days ago and was alittle bit skeptical when first playing. I thought the graphics and everything could have been much better, but than after playing more and more I noticed that this game is so awesome. Lots of contracts offered that can allow u to whack the other mobsters for cash, the extortion thing is also kewl. Taking over shops and hotels, ...etc. for your own Corleone family. This game was well worth the buy and wait. The graphics are nice, but for some reason I thought that they would make it as clear as EA's other last game ( 007 from russia with love), which to me had I think the best graphics for ANY game from EA. I think that EA put more time into the game engine ( to play that monopoly style gangster takeover everything deal.....which I'm still impressed with. Great game and a must buy for mobster movie fanz as well as people who wished they could make it big with business and fame, but can't unfortanetely like the majority of us, but it's nice to put this game in and dream u were the next Capone or Dillinger. So what r you waiting for go but this game or get Whacked.

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