EA has already lost millions
due to delays of The Godfather. But for gamers, there is more at stake than just dollars. When you combine
The Godfather license with GTA-style gameplay, you run the risk of trashing one of cinema's greatest
feats, as well as fueling gaming's ever-staling sandbox genre. The Godfather will no-doubt sell (probably not
nearly enough to recoup EA's losses), but does it deserve to rank among the current-gen's true Dons?- Xbox Advanced (83/100) - "I was in the camp of skeptics at the announcing of this title... However, after playing this game I must say I’ve come away impressed. It has its flaws: inconsistent AI, lack of fast transit, and lack of in-game character customization, but at the core this is a very good game."
- GameSpot (81/100) - "If you're a fan of the film, you'll appreciate the way the game pays tribute to the movie. Even if you've never seen the film, the satisfying combat and challenging missions make this game worth playing."
- IGN (79/100) - "I can honestly say that the Godfather doesn't suck... People looking for a perfect game, however, will be disappointed... Still, there are elements that totally stand out from any similar games in the category, from the extortion system to the business take-over model to the globally responsive respect system."
[Via Metacritic; see also: PlayStation 2, PC]
