Product Description

Welcome to the Corleone family. After a life of small-time jobs and petty theftsyou have been accepted into Americas most famous criminal organization. Now it is up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don. A story about family, respect and loyalty, The Godfather book by Mario Puzo and film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for the game as you join the Corleone family and earn respect through loyalty and fear as you rise through the ranks to become Don in a living, 1945-1955 New York. The Godfather video game allows you to create yourself in the game, and then choose your path as you rise from lowly outsider to envied and feared Don. Featuring non-linear action-adventure gameplay, The Godfather will offer gamers countless choices for solving the family's problems with brutal violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mixture of both. From mob hits and bank heists to drive-bys and extortion, step deep inside the world ofThe Godfather where intimidation and negotiation are your tickets to the top.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7381 in Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Model: 14633149784
• Released on: 2006-09-19
• ESRB Rating: Mature
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .50" h x 5.50" w x 7.75" l, .30 pounds

Features

• Presents classic moments from the movies and original missions alongside memorable characters from the film
• Non-linear action-adventure gameplay -- countless choices for solving the family's problems with brutal violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mixture of both
• From mob hits and bank heists to drive-bys and extortion, you'll need a talent for intimidation and negotiation - these are your tickets to the top
• Use loyalty and fear to earn respect through interactions with characters in the world
• Decisions you make will have lasting consequences, just as it was in the mob underworld featured in The Godfather films

Customer Reviews

One of the Rare Xbox360 games thats justifiably worth the money
This game is awesome! The graphics, game play, storyline, and playability ranks among the best of the xbox360 games made - if not the best. This is a type of game you will get your money worth out of. The very first time I turned it on I played five hours straight. It is very addictive. One of the main things I ask myself before buying a game is how long will it take before I get bored of it. Most game I get bored of rather quickly. Taking into account XBox360 games cost $60 dollars this is very important. This is a type of game without a doubt I'll spend over a 100 hours playing.

There are many options in the game. For example, one can follow the mission structure or just go around exploring the city. You have a lot freedom to choose what to do. You can do things such as steal cars, hustle and threaten store owners, become a hitman, jack supply trucks and warehouses, take over other families in the city and even become the Godfather of all of NY City. There are many weapons to choose from also.

So basically, you cant go wrong with this game. The other five star reviews before mine knew what they were talking about. Buy it and enjoy!!

Daniel

The Ultimate Godfather: The Game Version!
Look no further than this version. It tops all others in looks and in bonus content. Previously released on PC, PS2, XBOX, and PSP this all new XBOX 360 version is by far the best looking with all new higher detailed textures and surfaces. The buildings look even more real and the cars have that shine that you'd see on real cars. All of the character animations have been improved and the fire effects have been bumped up as well. This verison also featured weather effects and fully interactive stores and places of business. Even more amazing is the fact that EA actually got Godfather actors Robert Duvall, James Caan, Abe Vigota, and Marlon Brando to do some of the voice work. Marlon Brando recorded an hours worth of voice work but only a few lines from that session could be used, due to his failing health at the time that effected the quality of his voice. They are used in the earliest story sequences that feature Don Corleone. The final word from EA says that they used 3 sources for the voice of Marlon Brando: 1. voice over session 2. audio clips from the film 3. a sound alike.

If you love the Godfather film then this game is a must own. This is by far the best looking and the best playing version. If you like Mob or gang videogames then this game might have what you are looking for. It is a lot more organized (like the mob itself) and places great emphasis on that organization. Not just random mindless violence. Respect points must be earned and vendettas have to be watched and kept in check to avoid the fall of the Corleone Family. You want organized crime? You wanna be a part of the most legendary mob family in history? Look no further!

So addicting...
This is quite posssibly my favorite 360 game yet. I haven't been able to put it down, it is simply too addicting. Like others have mentioned, the voice-over work is phenomenal. Getting Marlon Brando, James Caan and Robert Duvall in the game is unreal. It really makes you feel like you're there. That said, this game doesn't even need the Godfather universe to be great. It's just icing on the cake. The game itself is so engrossing. The missions are fun and challenging, the open-ended gameplay of doing whatever you want is great, and the fun never seems to end. Just make sure you have plenty of time to play this. Once you start, you may not be able to finish.