The Godfather (Xbox 360)

'Welcome To The Family' Basically this game is based on the Films and novels The godfather which are regarded as the best story's ever created. About The game is set in New York in the 40's,50's, you take control of a small time criminal that has just been accepted into the most powerful criminal organization in America. It is now you to you to make a name for yourself. You can do this by battling for control of the city by taking over each business and warehouse for protection money. You do this by beating the owner senseless or smash up his shop till they give in or threaten them with a wide range of 40s,50s guns like the tommy gun, 38. ...  Read the complete review

This game was originally released in 2006, although it feels much older. It's a strategy/shooting/driving game based on the first Godfather film. This is a really, really weird idea. The Godfather, popular thought it is, is a thematically rich and emotionally complex film about the mafia. It really isn't something that one would think of as a potential computer game. One might as well make a game out of Amadeus, or 2001: A Space Odyssey. The game ties itself fairly closely into the film (the characters of Connie and Carlo are the most notable absentees, despite the game featuring their wedding). Your character is a minor hood who has to progress up the ranks ...  Read the complete review

The games industry is slowly becoming more and more like the film industry. As the expense and sophistication of making games increases the audience and producers demand more bang for their buck. Many films such as ‘Gears of War’ achieve cinematic qualities by seamlessly having cut scenes in the game and make the audio and visual tricks more filmesque. However, for a completely more lazy type of games creator there is a shortcut, how about making a game of a film? Film adaptations have been part of the gaming community since the very beginning (remember ET?). Now producers have started to produce games of classic films. Will ‘The Godfather’ stink up your console ...  Read the complete review

The Godfather is seen by many as one of the greatest films of all time, with Electronic Arts announcement of acquiring the rights to this film, many did not know what to expect. As more and more of the original stars signed up to reprise their roles, one thing was for sure, it was going to be big and big this game is. The game is set across New York City circa 1945, which has been split into 5 separate territories, Little Italy, Brooklyn, Hell's Kitchen, New Jersey and Midtown. Each part has been populated with mobsters, general public, cops, shops and warehouses, each playing a role in your game at some point. Your character, who you can design ...  Read the complete review

This game is based on the Film, The godfather trilogy ,which are regarded by many as one of the best ever The game is set in the 40's,50's, where you take control of a new recruit into 'the family' and your role is to develop and learn and gain promotion through the ranks . The way you do this is by roaming the local streets, taking over shops and bullying them for protection, carrying out contract hits, blowing up warehouses - etc etc The strong story on which the game is based makes it a really addictive game that feels like its actuallu going somewhere and it gives you a sense of this direction to keep you interested! And the makes ...  Read the complete review