Ultimately, EA's The Godfather was one of the most fun and brutal mafia games, seamlessly merging both the beloved film with its own creations.
The open-world mixed with violence, combat and driving mechanics are reminiscent of Rockstar's Grand Theft Autoseries, which had released San Andreas two years prior. Destroying the family compounds of four of the other Five Families will allow Trapani to become Don of New York. Gamers progress in rank through the story and by attacking enemies throughout the map. This gave The Godfather game an extra layer of depth by making sure the player's actions have consequences.Īll these features help embed players into the world of a mafiaso and creates an action packed open-world experience. Attacking rival families, police and innocent civilians will increase "heat," which will result in gang members and police attacking Trapani on sight when heat becomes too high. However, players must beware how liberal they are with their attacks, lest they want to start a mob war. They can also discover and bomb enemy warehouses and hideouts, intensifying their relationships with the other Five Families that rule New York. Players can level up and earn money by extorting businesses and rival families. It is not just through the characters that the game manages to capture the essence of the film and the mafia. Related: Grand Theft Auto VI Needs Multiple Protagonists Marlon Brando, who played the titular Godfather Vito Corleone, lends his appearance to the game, but passed away before he could perform the dialogue. Duvall and Caan both played prominent roles in the film, so their inclusion in the game gives it an authentic feel. Along the way are some familiar faces, with James Caan and Robert Duvall lending both their likeness and voices to the game.
Trapani sees himself rise through the ranks of Corleone crime family by performing assassinations for the Don. The game does a great job of integrating the film plot with its own original story and characters. What are simple hits or assassinations in the film become intense boss-fights for the game, though these scenes are instantly recognizable for those who have seen The Godfather.
The game does well to translate scenes of the film into exciting combat sequences. Though Trapani is an original character, the plot largely follows the events of the movie. In the game, the player is introduced to the New York mafia and infamous Five Families through the eyes of Aldo Trapani, a character of EA's own creation rather than one from the film.
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