| The Godfather: The Game | |
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| Developer(s) | EA |
| Publisher(s) | EA |
| Release date | PC, PS2, Xbox:
March 21, 2006 Xbox 360, PSP: September 19, 2006 Wii, PS3: TBA |
| Genre | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Age rating(s) | ESRB: Mature |
| Platform(s) | PC, PS2, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 |
| Credits | Soundtrack | Codes | Walkthrough | |
The Godfather: The Game is a 2006 video game based on the 1972 film of the same name.
The game is notable in that it features the return of several original actors from the original film to lend their voice. The participating actors are Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen and Abe Vigoda as Salvatore Tessio, with the most notable absence being Al Pacino. In addition, Mark Winegardner, author of the novel The Godfather Returns, provided story editing and insight into the fictional world of the Godfather.
Electronic Arts announced in 2005 that players would create mobsters of their own, customizing their character's physical features, build and clothing in a very in-depth program known as "MobFace". Also, the game would not be the traditional mission-style type but a sandbox game, in a huge free-roam '40s-'50s style New York City, and non-linear gameplay (similar to games in the Grand Theft Auto franchise). Electronic Arts has also created the "Black Hand" control system as a means of pressuring and extorting business owners. Using the analog sticks on the game controller, players have a wide range of available methods to achieve their goals. These methods include punching, kicking, headbutting, strangling, etc. EA has announced a separate version for the Wii titled The Godfather: Blackhand Edition. There will also be a PlayStation 3 version (titled The Godfather: The Don's Edition) that will include the "Corleone Expansion Pack" (adding new gameplay and missions), an enhanced "Black Hand" control system that makes use of the PlayStation 3's SIXAXIS controller, and added Shipyard and Rail yard transportation hubs for the player to "explore and exploit". [1]
While the game shares much in common with the GTA series, it also has similarities with the video game Mafia.
External links
- Electronic Arts - official site
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