The Godfather: The Game for PlayStation 2 Reviews by Gamers

I finally got a chance to play "Godfather the Game" from EA and immediately I was impressed. Right off the top I was thrown into the Godfather world. From sound effects, music and visuals to AI interactions, Godfather was a different game. GTA knock off? Yup. But with its own identity. The grappling system alone made it stand out and with the flow of the scripting and freeplay, I was hooked.
Downside? Driving gets bit annoying because of awkward mechanics and I couldn't recruit any mobsters as with most previous mob linked games. The controls take some getting used to and the aiming system could be better.

Final Words

If your a fan of the Godfather movies or into mobster themes Godfather is a must. If your a fan of FREE ROAM gaming Godfather is a must. If you just wanna see New York in the 50's Godfather is a must.

Any attempt to compare this game to Grand Theft Auto is a mistake. The beauty of this game is that its broken new ground. The designers/developers have found a game format that gamers love in the engine that drive the GTA style, but they have expanded the engine to include an actually enjoyable story. This game does not encourage anti-social behavior in the game world instead it expects the player to make decisions based on a much more elaborate set of game circumstances. But mechanics aside, and I do have a few issues with the mechanics, its the development of movie characters into game characters that has opened new doors. I am considerably more excited to see the new Scarface game as a result of what I've seen in this game. I can hope that half of the movies Id like to see made in this format come about. This game is much more role playing intensive then the GTA series because of the Upgrade system, no longer are you as tough as the gun in your hand. The opportunities to act outside of the framework of the story make each game session unique. As an actual review of the games pros and cons, here are my opinions; Pro: The upgrade system. Con: The under used driving element. Pro: Movie authenticity. Con: The story line is too linear. Pro: Replayablity, there is no way to play this game the same way twice. Con: Lack of convincing death throes. I guess I could go on but Id rather get back to the game.