The Godfather 2

The game the Godfather 2, the sequel from the 2006 game The Godfather, based on the 1972, 1974 and 1990 movie series, has been hyped for some months now, mainly due to the fact that it offers a new strategic view which is considered a first upon games in its genre. I’m here to reveal if it’s flourished, as like the movie, or fallen under the pressure, due to rivalry. Some people say The Godfather was one of the best American films ever made. Does the game live up to its legacy?

The Godfather II took a step away from the GTA style of killing and you know what instead it took the more monopoly approach. You start off by being picked by Michael Corleone to become the Don, to run the family business. You get to customize your character Dominic in any way you like. Missions are given to you one by one as you create crimes for the greater good of your family, in term giving you a name in the maps of New York City and Florida. Dominic is a likeable guy but you don’t want him as an enemy, if you treat is family right and respect them well they will do the same back in your favour.

Here is the bit you’ve been waiting for. A new feature in the game is the Dons view, in this mode you can keep track of your businesses, and how many guards are protecting your warehouses and other buildings. What do I think of this feature? Well, the Dons view is a great attribute in the game that real pulls off the strategic feel, as I mentioned earlier, and it really makes you think about which move to make next and how that will in turn affect the rest of the cities gangs and businesses.

The graphics are good, not awesome, but not awful. They are for sure an upgrade from the last games graphics. The one thing I really loved about the games graphics was the explosions; they really captured the full detail and ferocity of a loud BANG!

Online play is good but not revolutionary. It contains 6 maps and you can play with up to 16 people which extends the value of this game by a bit.

The game play is somewhat like Grand Theft Auto but with a mafia twist which makes it unique and interesting in many ways throughout. The game is quite a nice improvement from the last in many ways. This in my opinion is enough to buy the full copy rather than rent it.

My Verdict is 7.8/10

By: Andre Fischbacher