Most of what you’ll do in The Godfather II is done during the first few missions so if you’re not into it after controlling New York, then chances are you just won’t be into it.  Blowing up the Rosato compound is just like blowing up any other rival family compound.  Taking over the La Mason Rouge in New York isn’t too different from taking over a construction business in Florida.  I didn’t have an issue because I think I subconsciously want to be a Don so controlling New York and Florida was a dream.  But for those of you without a personal interest in repeatedly cracking safes or executing mobsters, you may find issue with the repetitive nature of the game.

Visually, The Godfather II isn’t going to win any awards.  I would imagine that EA wasn’t out for any technical milestones.  The vehicles in the game weren’t particularly great on the road.  They did have damage though so if you have a wreck, you’d see fenders and windows shattering.  The character models, environments and population were all pretty bland.  I ran across numerous oddities including falling off buildings while walking.  I did have fun with choosing my apparel and mixing thing up with my family attire.  Changing your family’s appearance at a whim came in handy when I wanted to feel like I had to get a quick plastic surgery job.  (no they don’t allow plastic surgery)

Xbox LIVE Extras

Here’s an offer you can’t refuse.  Would you like to take your family members on Xbox LIVE to battle other mobsters and made men?  Up to 16 people can attempt to make you each other swim with the fishes.  Be careful though because what you do on Xbox LIVE affects your finances on your single player campaign.  If you make money on Xbox LIVE, you make money in the game.  There are a few different modes to choose from; Team Deathmatch, Demolition Assault, FireStarter and Safecracker.

I haven’t tried any of the multiplayer on the game because I’ve been so consumed with my empire offline.

Conclusion

Being the Don never felt so good to be honest.  I played the first one very sparingly so I didn’t have any expectations going into The Godfather II.  I was impressed with the story and how it all mixed in together with the films.  It was really like living a dream or taking part in my very own Godfather movie.  I finally felt like I was a Don.  There aren’t many games that have a compelling story that you want to follow.  The Godfather II does story and it does it well.  It also allows you to finally act out what it is to control an empire from start to finish.

There are some issues with the game and the variety in which you are allowed to ultimately play it.  Did it stop me from enjoying it?  Nope.  But it may just put some off who are not into repeating things.  What The Godfather II does make you repeat though, it make you repeat it in a fun way.

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