My biggest concern in this game is the language. They say the f word almost constant. The violence is pretty bad but nothing gory. There are topless women but thoses arent a concern because they look fake and are computer generated.Good game but not for anyone under 15.
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The Godfather II
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Common Sense says
Brutal, adult mob game based on Godfather films.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Godfather II was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know this is a violent game meant for adults only. Players work as a member of the mob, managing a series of illegal rackets and a crew of henchman in an effort to dominate the city. Players use a bevy of weapons to kill enemies, including pistols, machine guns, bombs, shotguns, and their bare hands. Players can also deliver executions which involve especially brutal kills and lots of blood, such as gunshots to the head and powerful kicks to the face. Part of the gameplay involves control businesses that cover for illegal activities ranging from drug selling to arms smuggling to prostitution. The game is also playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend to anyone under the age of 12.
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What’s the Story?
The dark, seedy world of the mafia is revisited in Electronic Arts' THE GODFATHER II, a violent action game based on the film of the same name. The game borrows heavily from the movie, incorporating characters such as Michael Corleone. The main character works for the Corleone family, and is preparing to celebrate their endeavours in Cuba. The government is overthrown, and the family must flee, but not before your direct boss is killed. Michael gives you the job of an underboss, and tasks you with reclaiming all the illegal rackets in New York.
Godfather II is basically Grand Theft Auto with a mafia theme. Players freely roam the city, engaging in the main missions of the story, shaking down businesses for profit, or going off on contract kills to earn cash. The big difference is Godfather II adds more strategy in the form of the Don's View. Players can view the city in a map that breaks down all the businesses and the mob family in charge. Players can also recruit and manage crews based on specific skills, ranging from Medic to Safecracker and Demolitions expert. If a player's owned business is under attack, they can send a henchman to defend the property and clear out enemies. The game also includes an online multiplayer component, with events such as Team Deathmatch and Demolition Assault, a challenge in which players must blow up three enemy targets.
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Perhaps the most interesting parts of Godfather II are the strategy elements. The Don's View is laid out nicely, allowing players to easily navigate and pinpoint businesses to target. Players must also determine how many bodyguards to hire for each acquired establishment, forcing you to balance expenses. This strategic thinking applies to selecting crewmembers as well, as players try to achieve the ideal combination of strength and support.
Everything else about the game doesn't seem at all different from the first Godfather game. In fact, like the first game, Godfather II just feels like another Grand Theft Auto knockoff when you strip out the strategy. Visually, it looks like a slightly polished version of its PlayStation 2 predecessor. The story isn't very interesting, which is surprising when you consider it borrows from a well-respected film. The henchmen make battles interesting, when they listen to you. Most times, players are better off sending them to clean up messes while you handle the important stuff. Fortunately, the strategy allows players to have a decent experience overall. Close
Everything else about the game doesn't seem at all different from the first Godfather game. In fact, like the first game, Godfather II just feels like another Grand Theft Auto knockoff when you strip out the strategy. Visually, it looks like a slightly polished version of its PlayStation 2 predecessor. The story isn't very interesting, which is surprising when you consider it borrows from a well-respected film. The henchmen make battles interesting, when they listen to you. Most times, players are better off sending them to clean up messes while you handle the important stuff. Fortunately, the strategy allows players to have a decent experience overall. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 4/7/2009, price $59.99, online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)
ESRB rating: M (for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Good game but not for kids
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Awesome Game,But Violent
This Game Is Extremly Fun, But Very Violent. In Order To Perminetly Eliminate "Made Men", You Need To Use Bloody Execution Styles AKA Kill Condiions. The Nudity In This Game Is Just Breasts,Very Horribly Displayed Breasts. They Dont Even Look Like Them.But Aside From All The Content,This Game Has A Very Well Done Storyline And The Funnest Part Is That You Get To Recruit And Promote Men Throughout
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
the best
it was a good game.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
Great Game, Content Wasn't That Bad
Seeing as I played the first Godfather game when it was first released in 2006, the violence was nothing new to me. The nudity and language didn't phase me that much either, but then again I have been exposed to mature content for years now. I can see how the game could be inappropriate for some, but it depends on the person.
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give it
Great game but very bloody and brutal
This game is amazing and long.The violence:this game is the most brutal game ever u can kill people with lead pipes baseball bats and guns the exicutions are extremly brutal not to mention blood going on the tv screen and ground and enviorments.The sex:This is one of the very few games with strip clubs and brothels and something that's not in most games is the strippers are topless with bare breasts shown and they wear thongs or underwear you can talk dirty to them but nothing else happens.The language:the language in this game is almost constent with words from fuck,shit,ass and prick.
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