Looking for some action in a classic way? Look no further!
You'll play the role of a kid who loses his father in a vendetta because he worked to the Corleone family. Later, as you join the "Family", you'll be able to develope a reputation and grow among the ranks until you reach the top of the ladder.
As simple as this may seem, is good enough to keep you busy performing some errands, specific missions, or just causing mayhem at your will in a big, big map of old NY.
The graphics are pretty standard and there are some "pop-up" issues as the draw distance is not too far. Also, you can find some decent notes on explosions, and the huge model for the city can compensate this.
About the sound department you'll get full voice acting and the city is a busy bee, as everyone in the streets talks to you or keeps their own conversations, all depending in your actions. Also, the music is pretty good and sets the mood for a black film, altough it only plays when your in a car which is a shame. Explosions, gunshots, and everything else is just ok.
The really high note is played by the controls. The wii-mote/nunchuck combination makes great to play the combat system, assigning each control to your left or right hand/foot, enhancing grabs and, specially, executions, as this adds to the immersion of the game in such a fine way, you'll be avid to collect all execution styles and repeat your favorites several times!
Finally, with ton's of collectibles, sidequests, and a robust story aligned to the original one, you'll find a very enjoyable game and a very good proposal to all third person action/adventure games to follow.