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The game The Godfather is an exciting epic that takes us into the world of Coppola's iconic film, where every scene comes to life through action. The feeling of nostalgia strikes from the first moments, transporting us into the world of the American Dream and criminal dominance.

The game is designed for true fans of the movie, as it successfully captures the atmosphere and characters. The open world, similar to GTA, carries its own unique charm.

A combination of smooth controls, decent graphics for its time, and engaging gameplay makes The Godfather an impressive discovery for fans of the film and gamers alike.

Visually, the game looks quite impressive for its time. While the graphics might seem somewhat outdated to modern players, at the time of release, they were good enough to convey the atmosphere of 20th-century New York. The city streets, cars, and interiors are all created with attention to detail, which adds to the game's unique charm and allows players to fully immerse themselves in the world of the mafia.

One of the key elements that makes The Godfather so appealing is its open world, which is reminiscent of GTA but with its own distinct personality. Players can explore vast areas, complete various missions-both main and side quests-and interact with numerous NPCs, giving them the feeling of being a true participant in the criminal underworld. The open world adds a level of freedom and variety to the gameplay, allowing players to experience the game in their own way.

The game's plot, while based on the events of the movie, also expands and complements it. Players are given the opportunity not just to watch the story of the Corleone family unfold but to take an active role in it. This creates a sense of immersion, making players feel that their actions influence the course of events. Interactions with iconic characters such as Vito Corleone, Michael, and Sonny add authenticity to the game. Their dialogues and the situations they find themselves in give the impression that you're part of the movie itself.

As for gameplay, The Godfather offers a variety of experiences. Players can engage in shootouts, fistfights, car chases, and missions involving territory takeovers, among other things. The combat system is simple but effective, allowing for easy control and enjoyment of the action. The game mechanics also include the ability to use intimidation or bribery, allowing players to expand their clan's influence through more strategic means. This adds depth to the game and makes it more engaging.

Additionally, the game allows for character customization, enabling players to create their own unique protagonist. This adds a sense of individuality and emphasizes the player's significance in the story. On top of that, character progression allows for skill upgrades, which open up new possibilities in mission execution and world interaction.

However, despite all its advantages, The Godfather is not without its flaws. Some players may find the graphics and animations somewhat outdated. Additionally, certain missions can feel repetitive, which at times may lead to a loss of interest. But these shortcomings do not detract from the game's importance for those who appreciate the atmosphere of the original story.

Overall, The Godfather is a true gem for fans of Coppola's film and lovers of crime-based action games. The game masterfully combines an engaging storyline, authentic atmosphere, iconic characters, and deep gameplay, allowing players to feel like a part of the legendary narrative. If you're a fan of the film or just enjoy open-world games with a criminal theme, The Godfather is a project worth trying out.

When I saw this game advertised I had to have it. I am a huge fan of all three films, the music and the novels. The way the game is presented, the packaging, the marketing and the hype point to this being the game we Godfather fans have been waiting for, but for me at least this was not the case.

From the outset the game reminds the player of Grand Theft Auto III and later GTA titles. This would not be a bad thing, as they are some of the best selling games of all time, what is a bad thing is that the graphics and the movement (on the PS2 at least) feel more like GTA III than the year old San Andreas.

The story that runs through the game starts well with reenactments of the movie and big star voices matched to well rendered characters. The player missions do not fail to entertain, but if you fail them a few times the game fails to entice you to try again and again in the way that GTA does. The most boring part of the game is the neighbourhood consolidation missions. These are highly repetitive and time consuming.

The controls of the game are also a let down to any fan of the GTA franchise. It would seem that in a move to distance this game from GTA the new 'blackhand' control setup has been created. Trying to learn this new setup after years of GTA play left me frustrated playing the early stages of the game. Worse than this, however, is the driving model. The cars are mindlessly unrealistic in their reaction to the controls and driving in a straight line is as much a challenge as knocking over a tailors. (More likely to accidentally knock it over in a car) Fans of the Coppola and Rota expecting great use of 'that' music will also be disappointed. Yes the themes are used but only when driving, and mixed with what sounds like dodgy 80s synth.

All in all I'd recommend fans of the Godfather to play The Godfather soundtrack whilst playing Mafia to avoid disappointment.

The thing that i like most about the game is that it follows the main plot of the movie while also creating a story of its own. In the game you will be able to play the missions from the movie and also do a few that were mentioned but you never saw them. For example you get to be the living crap out of the two guys that beat Bonasera's daughter and you get to sneak into Jack Woltz' mansion and do a little stealth stuff with a garrot wire until you finally reach his bedroom.

The game is kind of like gta with a free roaming mode but i wouldn't say they copied them, gta just created a new saught of thing for gangster games. You can do the usual stuff like on any other mafia game such as killing randoms, stealing cars, robbing banks and bombing places. You can get a good range of weapons and it is pretty cool being able to use 1930's tommy guns, pistols, shotguns and molotovs. The cars are a bit over the top but the handling of them is simple enough. A thing that will get to anyone though is how accurate New York is. You will find that you keep having to look at the huge map in the start menu to make sure that you don't get lost. It will take you about half an hour to get used to controls but once you learn them you are covered.

In the game you will encounter all the same guys you saw in the movie such as Clemenza, Rocco, Al Neri, Tom Hagen etc. The only issue i have with one of the characters is that he is not the same and i am talking about Michael. The guy does not have the same personality and is not the cool smooth Michael that we experienced in the film. James Cann and Robert Duvall reprise their roles and do an excellent job with the voices and so do a few other guys.

I would recommend this game to anyone who is a godfather freak unless you have something wrong with people making it into a game and even if you haven't seen the movie or don't like it, it is a great gangster game.

Fantastic and entertaining this game is. With at least 30 hours of quality game play; it is defiantly not a waste of money. From when I first started playing the game it was addicting. The 1940/50's atmosphere is great and it feels like being in New York. The ability to create the look of your mobster was perfect and I hope they bring the character of Aldo Trapani back for the next Godfather. Characters were great and just like in the movie, so it was great fun to tag along with them during the missions. The tutorial level is entertaining as Luca Brassi takes your character under his arm to teach you how to be a mobster. The entire added story fits in perfectly with the movie and there are frequent memorable lines which have been created such as 'we got ya back, you f&$k it up we got your ass' and when Sonny says to your character 'glad your on my side kid' and he replies with 'I learn from the best' and gestures to Sonny. The game was smartly done and is pretty much flawless. The missions are of genuine quality; every mission is fun and entertaining. There are only around 20 story missions but they are of quality not quantity. I find most of the missions in Grand Theft Auto are pathetically pointless and if a mission is failed you are to drive to the mission point again which can take ages, with The Godfather you simply have to click retry mission, and your right into it again. I've played many versions and they do get better, the ability to make a 5 man hit team in the PS3 and Wii versions was fantastic, even though I think more could have been improved and added, it is still brilliant. The game is challenging yet not impossibly hard and there is little frustration when playing unlike other Gta style games. Personally I loved this game, probably my favorite. I think with some time and care Godfather Part 2 could be something else in the gaming industry. I've clocked this game to many times and still enjoy it, can't wait for a part 2.

The Godfather is one of the great classics in movies and so is the game. The game actually followed the same story as the first Godfather movie. With a good cherry on top, it even has the actual voice of Marlon Brando who voiced and played Vito Corleone. The combat in the game is absolutely brutal in melee and even when using executions with guns. I can even kill my enemies by throwing out the windows and, in the street, to make me feel unstoppable. The game is an exciting way to take over New York by offering protection in shops, taking over warehouses and exploding an enemy's compound, and then owning it like a safe house. Every high-level gun I find in secret black markets they were absolutely expensive. They are maybe the same but very unique. It even feels like it was a Snyder cut or the director's cut version in the game giving more extra scenes that are not part of the movie. The best thing I like about it has character creation. It gives the complete freedom to create my character also known as creating my version of Aldo Trapani. However, it didn't have enough character-creation items or accessories. If you wanted another GTA-like game, then this game is for you. However, it is honestly a little difficult when you don't upgrade your character properly but it is fun!