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phillg1981 · 09-02-2009, 9:53 PM

I'm surprised a thread for this game hasn't already been created!! Was going to be a March 2009 release however has been delayed by EA for a April-June 2009 release.

Has a mix of top down RTS strategy (when being the don) and GTA4 style when doing missions etc. The RTS element of the game reminds me of the game called 'Gangsters' on the pc if anyone remembers that game.

Trophy list confirmed by ps3trophies.co.uk below

Platinum Trophy
Act like a mobster, think like a Don.

Enforcer
Complete 10 execution styles.

Executions In Style
Complete all execution styles.

Contract Killer
Eliminate 5 made men with the appropriate kill condition.

Three Crime Rings
Control three crime rings.

Five Crime Rings
Control five crime rings.

Shakedown
Control all extortable businesses.

Organized Crime
Control all crime rings.

Lockpicker
Crack five safes.

Safecracker
Crack all safes.

MobFace
Create a mobster using MobFace.

Let Me Upgrade You
Upgrade one of your made men's skills or weapons.

Torch The Joint
Send your men to bomb a venue from the Don's View.

Pulling The Strings
Send your men to attack a venue from the Don's View.

Vendetta
Eliminate three rival families.

Ambush
Eliminate four rival families.

It's Not Personal
Eliminate a rival family by successfully bombing their compound.

Last Famlily Standing
Eliminate all five rival families.

It's Only Business
Eliminate Hyman Roth.

Double Crossed
Eliminate two rival families.

Gun Smuggler
Find a level 2 firearm upgrade.

Modified Firepower
Find a level 3 firearm upgrade.

Bank Job
Heist your first bank.

Bag Man
Heist each bank once.

750 Sleeping With The Fishes
Kill 750 mobsters.

100 Whacked
Kill 100 mobsters.

250 Iced
Kill 250 mobsters.

25 Massacred
Kill 25 mobsters.

BlackHand Brutality
Kill 25 mobsters only using BlackHand attacks.

500 Empty Suits
Kill 500 Mobsters.

Full Of Lead
Kill 150 mobsters only using firearms.

This Thing Of Ours
Recruit a full family tree.

Fortified Venue
Max out all guards at a venue.

Paying Tribute
Unlock all safehouses.

Right Hand Man
Promote one of your made men to Capo.

Second In Command
Promote one of your men to Underboss.

First Crime Ring
Control one crime ring.

Getting Made
Recruit your first soldier.

The Counselor
Accept Tom Hagen as your Consigliere.

CIA? DOA
Kill Henry Mitchell.

Accept This As A Gift
Earn one of each favor.

Welcome To The Gun Show
Collect all level 2 and level 3 firearm upgrades.

phillg1981 · 12-02-2009, 1:17 PM

Game dated now for the 10/04/2009 for Europe and a few days earlier for the USA.

zammo25 · 17-02-2009, 10:25 PM

watched a few vids on IGN, looking quite promising I thought.

TyFlip · 18-02-2009, 1:40 PM

The previous game got slated did it not?

I personally found it great, considering it was on the PS2 (with a more polished version for PS3) years age.

It did get a little repetative but then again, so does GTA. The fact of being a propper mafia footsoldier rising through the ranks however, should have more appeal to me than an eastern european criminal but I loved Niko's character and definately shocked me at how likeable he was, I can't see this game matching that. But who knows.

Bauer24 · 25-02-2009, 1:15 AM

Looking forward to this one, and it looks likely the platinum trophy should be easy to get

phillg1981 · 10-03-2009, 10:23 AM

Game has gone gold and EA have confirmed it will be released April 10th.

News: Godfather II is finished - ComputerAndVideoGames.com

ps3 man · 02-04-2009, 3:38 PM

[quote=phillg1981;9050491]Game has gone gold and EA have confirmed it will be released April 10th.

Have this on pre-order with Play.Com, release date showing 9/4 on site.... Game still 10/4.
It may have something to do with Easter play may be sending out early to ensure delivery by the weekend. ( Thats what i'm hopefull for! )

daddyduche · 03-04-2009, 7:05 AM

Just found this review

The Godfather II Is Now A GTA4 Competitor This Game Is A Must Buy | Real Talk From The HipHopGamer

Monkey Alan · 07-04-2009, 10:12 AM

Hope this is good, mine was just despatched from Game.

phillg1981 · 07-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Mine's on order with Shopto so I'm hoping for a Thursday delivery..

PSM3 reviewed it in the May edition and it got a bit of a kicking 65%.. It did say if your a fan of the series and dont take it too serious its actually not too bad. However they did have issues like why there is no bikes / takes four buttons to strangle someone etc and also why it never goes dark?.

I've seen a mix of reviews for the game but I think if your a fan of the series it'll be a decent game to play.

And Shopto have just confirmed payment has been taken etc so it might be here tomorrow (Wednesday)!!

daddyduche · 07-04-2009, 12:42 PM

another review

The Godfather II Review - Page 1 // None /// Eurogamer - Games Reviews, News and More

ps3 man · 08-04-2009, 2:29 PM

My copy has been sent, please can anyone confirm if this game is as bad as the reviews

Having played the ps2 game i thought this may be worth a blast, just a tad worried now

The Godfather II Review for PlayStation 3 - GameSpot

phillg1981 · 08-04-2009, 8:00 PM

My copy was sent by Shopto on Tuesday but it still hasn't arrived and usually its next day delivery with them.Hope it turns up on Thursday..

http://www.ztgamedomain.com/6872/The-Godfather-II.html

Above review got 8.6/10 other reviews I have seen have been around the 7/10 mark...

I still think if you like the original and/or a fan of the series then you will enjoy the game even though there is some limitations.

Bauer24 · 08-04-2009, 10:23 PM

The gamespot review has put me off from buying this. I really enjoyed the first game on the PS2, waiting for the GameTrailers review. I will most likely rent this out, whne i open my account with lovefilm.

If i'm not impressed, i am going to pre-order Mafia 2.

phillg1981 · 09-04-2009, 11:27 AM

My copy has arrived this morning, I'll have a go later tonight and let you know my thoughts.

ps3 man · 09-04-2009, 1:10 PM

Have had a quick blast at lunch...First impressions Cut scenes are good face animation very good...
Gameplay abit cluncky as is camera view.

But will play through as the story line seems good , haven't played multiplayer yet but i didn't buy it for that reason...

As has been said before if your a fan of the movie's / last game you won't be disapointed

phillg1981 · 09-04-2009, 9:42 PM

Well I've been playing this, this evening and I think it's great. Ok the AI is not on a par with say Killzone2 but I am really enjoying this game.

The strategy element of the game is great and offers variety in regards to attacking and defending your properties and enemies properties.

One thing to remember if playing that you can also upgrade Dominic (you the player) abilities just the same as you upgrade your made men's statistics/abilities.

Could the game get repetitive possibly yes but if you use don's view properly and use the strategy properly then there is plenty of ways to go about things. In the end though you take over business' defend your own and take out rival family's.

Usama · 09-04-2009, 9:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ps3 man

My copy has been sent, please can anyone confirm if this game is as bad as the reviews

Having played the ps2 game i thought this may be worth a blast, just a tad worried now

The Godfather II Review for PlayStation 3 - GameSpot

4.5

Dont think I will be getting this game.

phillg1981 · 09-04-2009, 9:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usama

4.5

Dont think I will be getting this game.

I think the gamespot review is a tad harsh most reviews have been around the 7 mark which I think is about right.

Usama · 09-04-2009, 9:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillg1981

I think the gamespot review is a tad harsh most reviews have been around the 7 mark which I think is about right.

That is better but I dont think I am going to spend £30 on it.

daddyduche · 09-04-2009, 9:57 PM

definitely a rental !!!!

daddyduche · 12-04-2009, 1:24 PM

Gametrailers Review

The Godfather II Video Game, Review | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

phillg1981 · 12-04-2009, 8:35 PM

Thats more like a realistic review (maybe even a little too high!!) I would say the gamespot reviewer just had a really bad day

I'm still playing the game and really enjoying itthe strategy element of the game makes it fresh!!

Cheers,
Phill

Bauer24 · 12-04-2009, 8:55 PM

How detailed are the strategic elements? From looking at the Don's View the maps look small. How many businesses/rackets etc. are there in each city?

phillg1981 · 12-04-2009, 9:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bauer24

How detailed are the strategic elements? From looking at the Don's View the maps look small. How many businesses/rackets etc. are there in each city?

The first map which is New York is very small with probably only about 8 businesses/rackets in total. The 2nd map is much larger and has 2 rival families challenging for them. In terms of number of rackets I'd say around 20. They also attack the rackets in New York as well. For the third map I am guessing will have more families with more rackets. It means you have to be travelling between New York / Florida and Cuba quite a lot.

Strategy wise you can bomb / arson / attack / defend (all of your rackets and enemies rackets) / put a number of guards around your owned rackets / upgrade stats of your crew / promote / demote made men. Capo's that are not earning the right money can be eliminated by yourself.

You also need to make sure you have the right men for the job i.e. bruisers/arsonists/engineers/medics so you also have to manage that element.

Also attacking rival families (made men and capo's) is done via contracts which you have to make certain requirements. Like for example must be killed by molotov explosion or thrown into the river and drowned. The dons must be killed and there compounds blown up.