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action-adventure game
The Godfather
By Visceral Games, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Portable
- third-person shooter
What it is
The Godfather is an action-adventure game from Visceral Games inspired by Mario Puzo's book and Francis Ford Coppola's film. Set in 20th-century New York City, it follows a rise through the Corleone family toward becoming Don. The story centers on carrying out orders, building respect, and using intimidation, negotiation, violence, or diplomacy to handle family problems. Missions and situations include mob hits, bank heists, drive-bys, and extortion. It is described as non-linear, giving players choices in how to approach those conflicts. The listed genres include action-adventure and third-person shooter, while its Steam genre is Action. The game is single-player and supports Family Sharing. Listed platforms include Windows, Wii, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Portable; Steam lists Windows. Visceral Games made the game, and its release year is 2006.
What players like, and what they don't
- Non-linear gameplay offers choices for family problems.
- Inspired by the book and classic film.
- Includes mob hits and bank heists.
- Available on Windows, Wii, PS3, and PSP.
- Single-player only.
- Steam lists Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in a single-player action-adventure set within the Corleone family, with choices involving violence and negotiation. The listed platforms include several console options as well as Windows.
The game pairs a crime-family rise with choices in how to handle problems. Its listed Steam availability is limited to Windows, while the broader platform list includes several consoles.
