Best Movie game. Ever.
Finally a game that acutally has something to do with the actual movie. Fans of the Godfather movies will be able to fully appreciate what this game is and does. Those who have never seen the movies may find themselves tempted to take a few hours off from gaming to rent what many people have called the best movie, and sequel of all time.
I happen to agree with these people. so this review could be seen as biased, but I'll try to be as fair as possible.
Lets be honest. This game is GTA set in the 1940's. Combine that with all the major events of the Godfather movies and you have one hell of a game. You will do everything from sneak a horses head into a movie moguls mansion to following Sonny's car to the tollstop and his final demise, to driving Michael to the boat that brings him back to Italy.
THAT is the genius of this game. You are not one of the main characters in the movie, you are one of the smaller unseen characters that could of existed within this fictional world. That is an amazing concept that really lets you enjoy this game for what it is.
The graphics are nothing spectacular, but the combat is quite fun, and the storyline combined with the numerous sidequests can easily cause you to get lost within this game for hours at a time. Plan on spending an easy 30 hours on this game.
An added bonus is actually film clips from the movie that are unlockable by finding 100 hidden package type items, this time in the form of film reels.
The one low point of this game that really jumped out at me was the conclusion.
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You somehow become the DON. What happened to Michael? Where did he go? Does your character some how kill him and over throw him? This is a loose end that is really unfortunate considering what a gem the rest of this game is.
To make things worse, you eventually get the title "DON OF NY" . Your reward?!? 1 million dollars and unlimited ammo?
GREAT. Just what I need when all of my enemies are eliminated and I have nothing left to do?!? That just does not make much sense and left me with a sense of...NOW WHAT?!?
Overall. A great game and a must have, ESPECIALLY if you are a fan of the movies.