Customer Reviews

The Godfather The Don's Edition

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Before I start the review, I would like to strongly emphasize that I ONLY gave this game 3 stars because it is an exact replica of the PS2 game, which I enjoyed immensly and finished back when it was first released for the PS2. I would give the original game 4.5 stars easy. But because I enjoyed it so much, left the PS2 game in a different country, and paid half the retail price for this one, I am not furious, but disappointed indeed. And this is why I gave it 3 stars.
The developers, needless to say as prominent as EA games, invested almost no time or effort into upgrading the game. Graphics wise, it is almost identical. I expected some sort of improvement to suit the PS3, both for the cut scenes, which are alot, and for the gaming experience itself. In that respect, I felt I was playing the same exact PS2 game. The storyline is identical, borrowing the plot from the first movie while the protagonist (the main player we customize and play with) is the guy who does the jobs required for the Corleone family, until he reaches Don status and owns NY (then you're on your own, no movie plot anymore). I did not expect a change in plot, but I did expect additives GTA-style extra missions and diversions from the main tale. This, in a way, did not change. The weapons, cars, execution styles, scenery, landscape, were not altered at all (except for rain, which ok, adds some element). And like I said, remain on almost the same graphical level from the PS2 version of the game. Also, the loading time for scenes and such remain unnecessary high. Comes to show you that the game was not entirely modified for the PS3, to at least attempt to harness its powers. I have played other games that are more graphically-intensive that rendered alot faster loading speeds.
There were however, a few twists added. Firstly, the missions are more diverted. Now, besides having the hit missions (where you whack someone for a price), you have favor missions as well, where you go do favors for family members. Not impressed really, because most missions, more or less, follow the same patterns, but ok, a nice addition. There are also playing style changes. This is really the one change in the game I liked. The one I enjoy the most is the crew hiring option, where you can hire members of the family (below or equal you in rank that is) to tag along wherever you go (not in the main plot though of course) to assist you in extorting and fighting other family members and the cops. There is also another option, where you can call onto 4 members at the same time to do the same thing. When fighting warehouses and such (alot of other family members in one place), it gets pretty intense. That is an excellent idea. However, other than that, most other additions, supposedly adding flavor to the game are not THAT great. For instance, instead of just flirting with hookers in brothels, some of them can give you tips (gossips as they call it), that you then act upon and use for your advantage. For example, a police chief could be photographed with hookers, she comes and tells you where you can locate the photographer, you go buy his photos, and blackmail the chief. Nice, but definitely not a reason to play the whole game again (another reviewer focuses on the new additions, so no sense of repeating them again, you get the point).
If you have already played the first version of the Godfather, honestly, you don't need to buy this, unless you think it's one of the best games you have ever played. But if you never have, and love GTA-style games, this should be an instant buy for you. Yes it does get repetitive; you're really doing the same exact thing over and over again, with minor to no difference. But what game isn't, especially in this genre?
Hope this helps.

This game takes The Godfather to a new level. The graphics are in a sense better than the original not to mention different "weather conditions". This game is packed with many different extras including the "hit squad" that when charged and not on a mission can be activated calling four Corleone thugs to aide you in whatever it may be that you need them for (ie taking down rackets, warehouses, compounds). You can also hire a hitman to follow you around that has the same rank as you or less. Newer missions have been added to this game that give more of a back-story to the movie and also more footage from the movie (also, there are missions called favors which mainly boost respect). A couple new characters and vehicles come to light but not so much to go nuts over. Skill upgrades have been split into two categories, one known as Enforcer and the other called Operator. one boosts your more physical qualities while the other boosts you morale. The new SIXAXIS Wireless controller comes into play when handling some of the other family goons. Whether it's bashing someones face onto a counter, pushing them off a rooftop, or breaking their neck, it puts you into the game and gives you a feel like you are pulling off the moves (in a true gamers perspective anyways). A lot of the buildings have been redone so that when you go through some of the rackets it won't be like the original (you know the walk-in and "I know the layout of this place"). They have also changed the compounds up too. Overall, if you've played the original for PS2, you have got to get this. If you have never played The Godfather game, don't worry about the original because this is the one to have. I LOVE THIS GAME!

First off, this game really brings the story of the Godfather to life, which makes acting out scenes from the movie(s) all the more fun. All of the new features for the PlayStation 3 version of the game make it far better than the old versions. Being able to call in a "hit squad" to aid you, do favors for people, and call on a driver to transport you from one safe house to another in just a few seconds are just a few of the changes that were made for the ps3 version. Whether you're extorting a business, buying out a racket, or blowing away another family, this game is fun to play and not boring in the least.
I have beaten the ps2 version of the Godfather and if this version ends in the same way then I would say that the replay value is moderate to low. I say that because in the ps2 version when you beat the game(100%) it's just over. All you can do now is start a new game, which means starting all over from the very beginning. Nothing carries over into your next play through. You have to [...] every business, every racket, re-take every transportation hub and so on and so forth all over again. I never bought the ps2 version for that very reason, but I am still playing the ps3 version and you should too. I haven't beaten this game yet, so I don't know if the endings are the same. Many changes were made to the ps3 version of the Godfather, but I don't know if the ending was one of them. It is a very long game and if you are a fan of the Godfather then this is a game you can't miss. There is so much to do in this game and it is so fun that you will be playing it all the time or you will be thinking about it, all the time.

The main thing I love is that it's NOT IMPOSSIBLE to play. It takes some common sense and some patience but not alot. There are alot of side missions that you can do to keep gameplay fresh. I love the violence and though I'm not a fan of racing games, I like to be chased by the cops and other mobsters while shooting out my car window at break-neck speeds.

Now, The Godfather - The Dons edition really is a wonderful game.
It have great graphics, a long playtime (15hours+), nice missions, great weapons and a huge map.
People who liked the GTA series would probably like The Godfather, since many of
the features are the same. You can walk anywhere you want on the map, walk inside
buildings whenever you want (a lot more than in GTA) and you can do whatever you want to.

The bad part thought, there's always one, is that the game is a little to repeating after having
played it for hours, businesses have to be taken over, again, and again, and again (there is over 50
of them so think about it) and you have to talk to the same people for the 20th time or kill the 10000th
mafia mob.

But overall, the good things make up for the repeating in the game. Try it, it's worth it.

I really enjoyed this game and it lasts a decent amount of time with lots to do. I originally started playing on a very old TV that was only 19 inches and had problems reading things. However, when I hooked it up to the 42" HD Plasma, it was amazing, I even saw icons I didn't know existed. Its overall a really fun game

Well, I played the original Godfather of XBOX back when it first came out. That game was definetly a FIVE STAR game.. So when I started readig about some extra options on the New one brought to you by Playstation 3 I couldnt resit. This game although there are alot of things that are the same. There is also alot more features about this game that will bring you right back into it. I have been playing this game for week straight. There are more Rackets to take over more types of shops and also The Hit Squad option is bad A$$.. Great job with this game.. A Must buy if you love the mafia type game

Well I think overall this is a good game. Not five stars good though. You may first think five stars untill you realise your just doing the same thing over and over again.

Now you can customize your characters appearence and all that. From there you build your way up doing missions and such. You can earn more money by taking over other buisnesses. To do this you find a buisness owned by another family ( Bakery,Clubs, stuff like that ) then you must kill any of the family members around there that threaten your takeover and "persuade" the owner of the buisness to start paying your family. Whether it be just talking to him, breaking up his store, or beating him up. Or just simply rob a bank to get some $.
Now as you gain respect for doing missions and killing enemy familys you level up. You can level up skills like guns,health,ect. There are enough weapons in the game to keep you into it ( Really just a few but you can find people to upgrade them ) but all the cars just seem lame. They could definetly use more cars.
You can bribe cops and for a limmited ammount of time you can do what you want in that area as long as you don't kill cops. But if you don't you will get "heat" and the more heat you have the more cops will be after you. Police are tricky to outrun as they can catch up to you always and blast you with a shotty. They set up roadblocks of police cars making it difficult but fun to get through. Cars don't last very long when your at max heat though.
Soon as you get to a certain rank in the family you can call some of your members to assist you in battle ( when meter gets full ) and they will always be with you untill they all die. Extremely helpfull in later hard missions.

As I was saying though you come to realise after having fun that your just doing the same thing over. Taking over buisnesses blah blah blah. It does feel exciting when you get a great cop battle or enemy family battle near a bunch of your family members though. Later in the game its too easy though. The only way you die is if you get cought out in the open when multiple enemies shoot at you. Other then that the game is too easy.

Worth the buy? Umm id have to say yes it is, all games get boring eventually anyway.

I believe it has online play but havn't done that yet too.

At first I thought it was a report of the ps2 version but not really. Its a port of the The Godfather: Blackhand Edition for the wii. The difference is you dont use wii remotes and most of the controls are similar to the ps2 version except the 6 axis thing. Its still has some anoying things like how a civilian in a car wont stop and runs you over. This game is harder then the ps2 version. The graphics are almost the same as the ps2 except people look different and the maps are different. Over all not bad but not worth 60 dollars.

So much improvement from previous versions of Godfather the Game. I own an older copy for the PC which did not have an outdoor food market, casinos, favor missions, and unique compounds. I could destroy more things in businesses, plant car bombs, and so much more. The customization of character is pretty much the same as the older game.