The Godfather: Blackhand Edition for the Wii is a solid game.
First Impressions: When I first started playing this game, I thought it was one of best games for the Wii (it was one of the only at the time but still is pretty great). After time I kept getting more emerged into the game and just kept playing. Once you get into the game, you can enjoy it right off the bat from the tutorials to getting right into missions.
Graphics: Ok, we all know Wii isn't the graphics king and The Godfather is no jem. The graphics are not as good as the Xbox 360 or PS3 version, but it is better than last gens versions. But it's not so bad to look at that you will be turned off from playing this game. From my experience, I didn't like them so much, but I adjusted to it, and once you can do that, you can see that EA didn't put much focus on graphics but rather gameplay.
Gameplay: The gameplay in Godfather is pleasing. The Wiimote and Nunchuck work very well together. Using the Nunchuck to move and using the C-button for a weapon wheel works very well. You also lock on with the Z button, and shoot with the B button. Your A button is for interaction and your 1 and 2 buttons act as a map and a select screen sort of deal. Where Godfather excels though is it's gestures from the Wiimote and Nunchuck. When you are either doing an execution with melee weapons, and shooting somebody square in the forehead, the gestures show up in the bottom corner and they work a lot of the time. Sometimes you might have to try two or three times, but that's only on occasion.
Sound: Sound is an issue for Godfather in some sorts. When you're walking down the street, you will hear people chatter and make reactions to you. You will also hear car honking horns and start shouting. But the lack of music kills it. When I'm driving in my car, I want to a hear and old-time radio with nostalgic music. Overall it's ok, but good have been better.
Difficulty: The Godfather doesn't really have any difficulty trouble to it. It can be just right for people who aren't good at sandbox games because the enemies get harder, or somebody who is good can make it complicated by taking things stealthy and taking enemies out like that. It's not hard to adjust to at all and you can get the hang of the game in probably half an hour- an hour.
Overall: The Godfather: Blackhand Edition for the Wii is a solid game, with it's faults, but can be covered up from gameplay and a good story. The graphics take away from the experience though in the long run, and can take away from the whole experience if you make a big deal of it.