Platforms
- PCApr 7, 2009NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.7531 Players
- PlayStation 3Apr 7, 20097.2playscore6.811 Critics7.71.27K Players
- Xbox 360Apr 7, 20097.2playscore6.511 Critics8.323.1K Players
17 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
It took me about 12 hours to finish The Godfather II, but I felt like it just ran out of steam about two-thirds of the way through. There are definitely a lot of interesting ideas at work here, but the game was never challenging enough to make any of the decisions I had to make feel very weighty.
Ryan Davis · Apr 13, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full reviewWhile everything is functional, particularly the well-presented 3D don’s view map, the game looks pretty modest overall
Game Trailers · Apr 10, 2009 Reviewed on X360Fans of the first Godfather game will definitely want to take a look at the sequel, with the caveat that the extra layer of Don’s View depth and the strategic learning curve may turn some people off. It’s also not the best looking game, and it’s certainly not the most engaging. But it’s a fair bit of fun if the idea of shooting fools in the face -- when choking them just doesn’t work -- appeals to you.
Nick Chester · Apr 09, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewBy mixing just about every video game genre imaginable, The Godfather II achieves its overall aim of making you feel like the head of a mafia family. While the general gameplay can be too easy, when you take the experience as the sum of its parts, it's fun regardless.
Sammy Barker · Apr 08, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewThe Godfather II is a solid effort from EA Redwood Shores, but it doesn't truly live up to its potential. When all is said and done, it is a good game that players will both enjoy and find tedious. Hopefully, the franchise will progress with a third iteration, as sticking to a more complex, strategic-based formula would do wonders for the series. As it stands now, you'll have fun but wish for a whole lot more!
Jonathan Marx · Apr 07, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewIn short doses Godfather II can be an absolute hoot, but sadly its shortcomings become more and more obvious the longer you spend with it.
Neon Kelly · Apr 07, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full reviewEven looking past these anomalies, all you're going to find is repetitive, unsatisfying gameplay in an illogical, inconsistent world. The Godfather II should have been an offer impossible to refuse, but like Michael's brother Fredo, this one will break your heart.
Justin Calvert · Apr 07, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full reviewThe Godfather II places an interesting spin on the second film in the acclaimed series, adding emphasis on both strategy and action elements to give you a sense of what it's like to create and control your own empire.
Jeff Haynes · Apr 07, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3Read full reviewA couple more months of polish would have resulted in a much better game. If you liked the original, (there are a few of you out there), then you’ll love this. If you’ve been given it as a gift, we can think of worse games to have to play. If you’re a fan of the films / blockbuster AAA titles, then stay away. Multiplayer ties into your single player campaign and can offer a couple hours entertainment, though it is unlikely to draw you away from bigger titles.
Marco Fiori · Apr 17, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThat seed of potential excellence is frustrating, when the execution falls so regularly short of great
OXM Staff · Apr 10, 2009 Reviewed on X360
Community Reviews
Don't be put off by the fact this is a movie licenced game, this thing slaps. The story of this game is more or less irrelevant, don't worry about it, what matters is this game's excellent open world management system. TGF2 is an open world sandbox game in the same vein as Saints Row or GTA, but what makes it special is the mafia management system included. As the don of your own mob, you and your goons have to shakedown business for protection money, and capture rival family rackets for theirs. After the racket is your's, you need to decide what to do with this fresh new stream of cash. This can be used to upgrade you and your closest goons, but also for hiring guards to protect your newly secured rackets. It's an extremely engaging system which really gives you this sense that your power is expanding, and that your family is becoming this underground levithan. I fucking love it bro, absolutely marvelous. The melee fighting's good too, kinda deep, lets you fuck around a bit. Other than these two things, everything else is meh, hence no perfect score, but I still love this game nonetheless.
Reviewed on PC
- Rated on PC
About the game
After being promoted by Michael Corleone to Don of New York, players expand to new cities, as they build up their families through extorting businesses, monopolizing illegal crime rings and defeating new families in an effort to become the most powerful mob family in America. To help players manage their empire, The Godfather II introduces "The Don's View" -- an innovative strategy meta-game that allows players to oversee the entire world as they grow the family business. Using the Don's View, players will be able to build, defend and expand their crime rings, while keeping an eye on the movements and plans of the rival families.