The Godfather (Xbox 360)

Advantages: the extortion elemnets of the game.
Disadvantages: Combat scenes can be difficult.

...------------------------------- Godfather - The Game ------------------------------- The Godfather game is one of the latest creations from EA (Electronic Arts). The game invites you to be part of the mafia without risking a life sentence. And what better crime organisation to work for than the Corleone family? The game allows you to become an unknown Italian-American, and a new member to the Corleone family. You now work for the Corleone family, ...
...the street of 1940's New York, completing several tasks in which your godfather has set for you. You will also expect to get information out of certain enemies, but how you do this is up to you. As I mentioned before it's very much an intimidation game, and your control system surrounds that method. This is a little break down of how your control system works: 1. Fists Using only the analogue stick, the player can control exactly how hard they ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Controls, Brilliant cutscenes, Minimal Loading times
Disadvantages: A few glitches spoil the experience, Not really Xbox 360 standard

The Godfather is seen by many as one of the greatest films of all time, with Electronic Arts announcement of acquiring the rights to this film, many did not know what to expect. As more and more of the original stars signed up to reprise their roles, one thing was for sure, it was going to be big and big this game is. The game is set across New York City circa 1945, which has been split into 5 separate territories, Little Italy, Brooklyn, Hell's ...
...you can design yourself using the easy to use MobFace system, had his father gunned down by a rival gang when you were young. Roll forward a few years and you are a petty criminal living off the streets. That is until a member of the Corleone Family takes you from the streets and helps you on your way to the big time and hopefully, revenge on your father's death. Its up to you to make a name for yourself in New York City, bomb drug rings, bribe police, ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing storyline, Massive city, tons to do
Disadvantages: Poor graphics, bad driving system

'Welcome To The Family' Basically this game is based on the Films and novels The godfather which are regarded as the best story's ever created. About The game is set in New York in the 40's,50's, you take control of a small time criminal that has just been accepted into the most powerful criminal organization in America. It is now you to you to make a name for yourself. You can do this by battling for control of the city by taking over each business ...
...the owner senseless or smash up his shop till they give in or threaten them with a wide range of 40s,50s guns like the tommy gun, 38. revolver, pistol, shotgun and even time bombs. Theres always something for you to do in New York why don't you Blow up a safe and steal the contents or bomb a rival gangs business or even rob a bank if you feel like it. Perhaps you want to Take over a warehouse or even hijack a truck full of money? Its up to you! ... Read review

Advantages: Follows the movie faithfully
Disadvantages: Repetitive gameplay and quite a few bugs in the game

...now? They've taken one of the greatest movies of all time and palmed us off with an average game under the same name. The Godfather games story follows the movie, but you don't play as one of the main characters, instead you take the part of a new member of the family and follow the action from the sidelines. You do get to partake in some of the movies more memorable scenes, placing the horses head in the bed for instance, but you don't get to ...
...as playing one of the main characters would have limited the game even more. As it is, the game is just another Grand Theft Auto clone, and not a particularly good one. The movies storyline make up the games main missions and whilst they do take longer to play than watching the film it's still completed all too quickly and isn't a fraction of the size of other games of this type, especially not Rockstars game that they've so obviously ripped off. ... Read review

Advantages: Great Graphics, Movie Game
Disadvantages: Length Of Game

The official game from one of the most famous films in history. The Godfather enters you into the life of crime and the life of a mafia family. You play as a a mob who works his way up from the bottom to become the Godfather. You play alongside many famous characters including the Don himself. As you progress further in the game your rank slowly rises and rises making you more popular. Also the game has rival gangs from the film that want you sleeping ... Read review