Post by: cubist on January 11, 2007, 04:12:30 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on January 11, 2007, 04:26:08 AM
Post by: bustin98 on January 11, 2007, 04:46:48 AM
Post by: ryancoke on January 11, 2007, 04:48:15 AM
Post by: JonLeung on January 11, 2007, 05:30:02 AM
The Wii is getting the "Blackhand Edition".
Post by: IceCold on January 11, 2007, 05:31:12 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 11, 2007, 05:53:16 AM
It IS EA, though...
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 11, 2007, 05:53:17 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 11, 2007, 06:25:10 AM
Maybe 5 seconds should be mandatory.
Post by: IceCold on January 11, 2007, 06:26:43 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on January 11, 2007, 08:15:06 AM
On the subject I may give this Godfather game a rental, just for grins.
Post by: Kairon on January 11, 2007, 08:42:32 AM
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 11, 2007, 09:03:18 AM
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Post by: The Omen on January 11, 2007, 09:32:09 AM
Post by: Viewtiful mario on January 11, 2007, 10:04:11 AM
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Originally posted by: bustin98
IGN has an interview detailing the game. It sounds interesting, but I have trouble trusting EA.
Well, so far out of all the 3rd party developer's making wii titles EA seems to be the best at it. (shocking I know)
I've herd plenty of good things about Madden (which i've yet to play) and Need for speed Carbon (which i tried out despite not being much of a car person) handles shockingly well.
I'd say right now EA is the one to trust when it comes to wii games... so far.
Post by: utarefsoN on January 11, 2007, 12:04:53 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 11, 2007, 02:56:59 PM
Post by: Viewtiful mario on January 11, 2007, 02:59:36 PM
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SO when does it come out?
This March.
Post by: darknight06 on January 11, 2007, 05:09:54 PM
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Well, so far out of all the 3rd party developer's making wii titles EA seems to be the best at it. (shocking I know)
QFT. Personally, I'm shocked at this. Right now from personal experience EA is actually 2 for 0 with Wii games IMO. I actually did go out and buy Need for Speed Carbon despite the reviews and while it's not perfect, it's a lot better than what the reviews seems to be leading on. Contrary to what I've seen some reviews say about the steering, IT DOES WORK quite well but don't expect to win the first few races. In fact, I'd say the best thing you could probably do once you get past the first event and following the purchase of a new car is to go out and do free roam for a bit to get used to how it handles. Graphics are a little bit better than the GC, and the framerate is usually 30fps with the exception of some instances here and there. The only real gripe I have with the game is that they didn't take the time to incorporate the Wii remote pointer with the menus and map screens. Other than that, it is not a bad launch title by any means.
After seeing this and Madden, I'm actually looking forward to this game when it comes out. If they can keep things as tight as I've seen it recently Godfather may actually turn out real good. On another note, I wonder how NBA Live will go over...
Post by: couchmonkey on January 12, 2007, 04:06:16 AM
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 25, 2007, 07:19:46 AM
vs.
Oh Noes! Cell processor is teh true next gen!
Post by: jasonditz on February 02, 2007, 10:08:10 AM
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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
The vid over at Gamtrailers http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=3022 does a good job of explaining the controls. I need to a least give this a rental.
Those look pretty hot... I'll definitely be getting this when it comes out.
Post by: jasonditz on March 21, 2007, 01:14:55 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 21, 2007, 01:18:42 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
Had to go to four places but I finally got my copy. Haven't tried it yet (and may have to work late tonight), but the reviews are mostly positive.
I heard Cap say that so far, the Wii version has been getting better reviews than the 360 or PS3 version has.
Post by: Rhoq on March 21, 2007, 02:30:56 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64Quote
Originally posted by: jasonditz
Had to go to four places but I finally got my copy. Haven't tried it yet (and may have to work late tonight), but the reviews are mostly positive.
I heard Cap say that so far, the Wii version has been getting better reviews than the 360 or PS3 version has.
Sure is. IGN has gone so far as to say that the Wii's controls make the game more fun to play. I had never played The Godfather on any other system it's available for, so I can't vouch for that, but so far - I really like it.
I played through to the first save point (5 or 10 minutes into the game) and it is a lot more fun than I had anticipated. I love the controls. It feels quite natural and most of the hand gestures work very well. As the Wii's first M-rated game, I hope it sells well enough to encourage more mature/adult-oriented games to release on the Wii. It will be interesting to see if people who already own/have played it for another system find the controls different enough to warrant a purchase of the "Blackhand Edition".
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 21, 2007, 02:49:49 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 21, 2007, 02:57:13 PM
But yeah, I'm curious about this. I expect the replay value to not be very good, though, hence why I'll rent it instead.
And yes, considering this is the first M game with a true revamp for the Wii's controls, I'm curious to see how it sells as well.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 21, 2007, 03:02:47 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
I don't believe it's the first M-rated on the Wii: Farcry and Splinter Cell were both M, if I remember correctly.
But yeah, I'm curious about this. I expect the replay value to not be very good, though, hence why I'll rent it instead.
And yes, considering this is the first M game with a true revamp for the Wii's controls, I'm curious to see how it sells as well.
This is my opinion of course, but I found the Godfather to have alot of replay value. I dunno there was so much to do in the game it was hard to get bored. Personally I've enjoyed the Godfather for Xbox 360/PC than the GTA series or even Saint's Row.
Far Cry and Splinter Cell? What are those games, I don't believe those games exist, so thus they DON'T exist. Nice to finally get a game that the company put, you know, TIME into developing it for Wii!
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 21, 2007, 03:42:30 PM
Post by: Rhoq on March 21, 2007, 11:25:30 PM
Post by: ryancoke on March 22, 2007, 03:13:13 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 22, 2007, 04:31:28 AM
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Originally posted by: Rhoq
Maybe I should have worded it as "First M-Rated game that matters"? Seriously though, I thought that both Splinter Cell and Far Cry were rated "T".
No worries. Honestly, I wouldn't have thought SC was M either.
As for Godfather, by "replay", I mean that the game might not be a favorite of anyone who has already played it on another console.
Damn, I may wind up buying this after all. I've heard "It's a lot of fun with the controls!" from many sources now and I definitely want to support M games on the Wii...
Yeah, I'm gonna buy it.
Post by: cubist on March 23, 2007, 06:14:15 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 23, 2007, 07:07:57 AM
I've briefly dabbled in GTA sandbox games in the past, and to put it simply, this decision to play a game like this is nearly identical to my first Pokemon game: I played it once just to see what all the fuss was about and I never needed to play another one.
But I'm glad I waited so long to really take one of these games on because THIS is the game to do it with. The controls in this game are SPOT-f*cking-ON and this is the first game to demonstrate once and for all how incredible the Wiimote+nunchuck combo can make a game.
You lock onto a person with Z. You can jab the controllers forward to throw left and right jabs or you can swing them left and right to throw hooks. You hold B while holding Z and you grab the person by the collar.
From there, you pull the controllers closer to you to headbutt them in the face, you swing them left to shake them to the left, swing right to shake to the right. You push them forward to slam them into a wall.
You let go of Z and B in the middle of doing any of these and you'll fling them in that direction, and that includes right into an oncoming car so they'll die without you taking any blame for it.
I have to agree with what others have said about the game: if you've played it on another console, it's probably not worth it to get it again, but if you haven't the Wii version is an absolute thrill just because it's so much fun to lock onto a guy and pummel him to death in matter of seconds (which you can do if you upgrade your melee combat skills) with a flurry of punches which happen as fast as you can swing your controllers.
The rest of it is pretty similar to past GTA iterations, though bribing officials plays heavily into success in this game and I'm not sure if GTA dealt much in that vein. You'll be extorting many businesses by roughing up the owner and their shop, making sure to flatten the rival family goons which are already guarding it.
The one downfall of this game is that, if you're a serious fan of the Godfather or Puzo's works, you'll probably consider this a horrible bastardization of the franchise because you don't play as any of the characters from the movies/books but rather, you play as a "new guy" who is written in after the fact, just like how Dash Rendar was written into the original trilogy in "Shadows of the Empire" on the N64.
I intend to sit down and watch all of the Godfather movies at some point and draw conclusions from the perspective of someone who has seen the original vision after I've done so.
If you've never played a sandbox crime game, this is the one to play, but only on the Wii because if you subtract the motion controls, the game wouldn't stand out from any of the others.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 23, 2007, 07:25:17 AM
I'm close to buying this game.
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 23, 2007, 07:31:11 AM
If someone wants to be thorough and take over everything there is to be taken, it should take a pretty hefty chunk of time.
Also, if you can play the game with friends, all the better, as you'll all be cracking jokes in thick Brooklyn accents and many "choke a b*tch" jokes will abound as you can strangle people at will.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 23, 2007, 07:36:23 AM
:p .All kidding aside, sounds like the Godfather is a lot of fun. I honestly hope the game sells so that developers get the idea. Also, if its true the controls actually make the game better they should take note.
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 23, 2007, 08:44:42 AM
Seriously, I can't emphasize enough just how great these controls are. If anyone ever doubted that the motion controls do their job, this game is a true proof of concept.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 23, 2007, 09:03:25 AM
Post by: The Omen on March 23, 2007, 09:27:03 AM
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Originally posted by: pap64
Of course SB's enjoying it. He's italian. He's living his mobster fantasies! Its the same reason why I LOVED the Master of knifing mini game in Resident Evil DS
All kidding aside, sounds like the Godfather is a lot of fun. I honestly hope the game sells so that developers get the idea. Also, if its true the controls actually make the game better they should take note.
Smash Brother is Italian? All apologies Paisano! (I am too)
The Godfather is great. I've put about 5 hours in, and I'm only 4.5% through. I'm trying to take over rackets and move up, from Enforcer to Associate. The motion controls are great fun...such as when I threw a police chief off a roof. Put your arms up like youre choking him, then make a pushing motion when you have him at the ledge. Off he goes! Great fun to be had.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 23, 2007, 11:14:51 AM
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Originally posted by: The OmenQuote
Originally posted by: pap64
Of course SB's enjoying it. He's italian. He's living his mobster fantasies! Its the same reason why I LOVED the Master of knifing mini game in Resident Evil DS
All kidding aside, sounds like the Godfather is a lot of fun. I honestly hope the game sells so that developers get the idea. Also, if its true the controls actually make the game better they should take note.
Smash Brother is Italian? All apologies Paisano! (I am too)
I should specify that he's part Italian. He's half Italian/half...whatever. But he does know how to work the spaghetti as well as take a bullet for the Godfather
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Post by: Smash_Brother on March 23, 2007, 01:19:12 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Oh yeah, how's the gunplay?
Pretty good as well.
You can either lock on with Z and aim up and down with the Wiimote for specific regions or you can press + and free aim as though you're playing a 3rd person shooter, but you can only free aim when you have a gun out.
Post by: Rhoq on March 23, 2007, 03:48:20 PM
To be honest, I was't expecting much. The game trailer relased last month showed a lot of promise, but I figured that it was a port of a PS2 game that they tacked Wii motion controls onto, probably as an after thought - how good can it be? I was wrong. Remember, The Godfather was originally announced for the GameCube before quietly being canceled without a decent excuse. I wouldn't be surprised if the cancellation was EA actually moving the game over to the Wii and getting to work on redoing the control scheme from the ground-up. The controls are way too polished for this to have been a rushed port.
With the decent reviews EA's Wii games have been receiving thus far (Madden, Tiger Woods, Godfather), my faith in them is being restored. They appear to actually be making an effort to put some thought into their Wii projects, even for the "ports".
If anyone is even remotely interested in this game, I think it would be well worth adding to your game library. I've had my Wii since launch, but none of the games sold me on the Wii's controls. Sure they work, for the most part (ahem, Red Steel), but none of the games felt like they were any better because of the motion control. Some felt gimmicky (ExciteTruck, Super Monkey Ball - but don''t get me wrong, it's still fun). After playing the Wii's version of The Godfather, it's going to be very hard to play a game like this with a traditional controller again.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 23, 2007, 04:06:12 PM
What you should be saying is that The Godfather proves that the Wii can enhance tired, old gameplay conventions and turn them into fun and enjoyable games.
Post by: Arbok on March 23, 2007, 04:14:28 PM
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Originally posted by: Rhoq
Nintendo has yet to release a game of their own which can convince people that the Wii-Mote is nothing more than a gimmick (Zelda, included).
...what the hell is Wii Sports then?
EDIT: damn it pap64... beaten to the punch. Seems I took way too long to read and then finally reply...
Post by: Rhoq on March 23, 2007, 04:19:08 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 23, 2007, 06:05:04 PM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on March 24, 2007, 07:02:50 AM
Post by: cubist on March 24, 2007, 07:23:40 AM
In terms of graphics, Blackhand Edition is awesome because the entire game world streams--even going in and out of buildings. There's no separate loading screen and room for interior areas...so far at least. The character models look like an advanced GCN game (sans the models from Fight Night and Resident Evil 4). The textures are beautifully done. Pictures on restaurant walls look clear.
Other minor gripes: EA should've made the menus more Wiimote friendly. I've accidentally tried pointing at the menus, which can only be controlled with the analog stick. The GPS map while driving needs to zoom out so you can see if you need to jump on the freeway. Going to the map screen needs to be more intuitive.
CONCLUSION: This game makes True Crime: New York look like crap. Not only is the framerate about a 100 times better than True Crime, the graphics and RPG elements make sense. In terms of the GTA series, no verdict just yet. It doesn't have the variety of the GTA series, but it certainly sticks to the art direction well.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on March 24, 2007, 08:49:07 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 24, 2007, 09:37:52 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 24, 2007, 09:44:48 AM
The way I see it, if you've never done any of the sandbox crime games then this is CERTAINLY the pick of the litter, but if you've already done a few, the content of the game will be all too familiar.
Unless you're a freak for these kinds of games, then you'll probably adore the game.
Post by: utarefsoN on March 24, 2007, 11:33:57 AM
BTW i must confess and apologize. I initially thought wii sports was uBergay. At the request of a friend who wanted to play tennis i reluctantly open the game and put it in. THe damn game turned out to be Pwndz. I felt like an azz since i had the system since launch and played wiisports for the first time last week. Been hooked ever since. thus i must aplogize for calling wiisports gayzors. Well it is kinda gayzors but its funner (lack of a better word) than hell. I bow down.
Post by: Kairon on March 24, 2007, 11:41:30 AM
I'd have thought I'd be the first person to grab this excellent third-party game and praise it to the skies. Turns out I still don't have it!
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 24, 2007, 12:28:26 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 24, 2007, 12:38:37 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Has anyone else grabbed a lounge singer and vigorously shaken them to the left and right while shouting, "YOU'RE F*CKING TERRIBLE! STOP SINGING!!! STOP IT!!!" much to the amusement of their friends in the room?
I'm laughing just thinking about it!
Post by: IceCold on March 24, 2007, 01:17:07 PM
QuoteOkay. Now play Smash Bros Melee!
BTW i must confess and apologize. I initially thought wii sports was uBergay. At the request of a friend who wanted to play tennis i reluctantly open the game and put it in. THe damn game turned out to be Pwndz. I felt like an azz since i had the system since launch and played wiisports for the first time last week. Been hooked ever since. thus i must aplogize for calling wiisports gayzors. Well it is kinda gayzors but its funner (lack of a better word) than hell. I bow down.
Post by: ViewtifulJoe on March 24, 2007, 01:25:00 PM
I hope spiderman 3 gets the controls right like they did with this game cause that would be an instant buy for me.
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 24, 2007, 07:49:31 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 25, 2007, 07:05:44 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Nope, sadly no multiplayer to speak of.
Sadly, no crime sandbox game has ever featured some sort of multiplayer mode.
Didn't Saints Row have some sort of online feature?
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 25, 2007, 07:16:36 AM
Post by: ViewtifulJoe on March 25, 2007, 08:19:05 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on March 25, 2007, 08:30:43 AM
QuoteDidn't GTA PSP have online multi? I could've sworn I read that somewhere.
Originally posted by: pap64
Sadly, no crime sandbox game has ever featured some sort of multiplayer mode.
Post by: utarefsoN on March 25, 2007, 08:41:06 AM
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Originally posted by: IceColdQuoteOkay. Now play Smash Bros Melee!
BTW i must confess and apologize. I initially thought wii sports was uBergay. At the request of a friend who wanted to play tennis i reluctantly open the game and put it in. THe damn game turned out to be Pwndz. I felt like an azz since i had the system since launch and played wiisports for the first time last week. Been hooked ever since. thus i must aplogize for calling wiisports gayzors. Well it is kinda gayzors but its funner (lack of a better word) than hell. I bow down.
thats a good idea. One which i have already considered. But i figured i wait till Brawl. Mainly because Zelda, Godfather and Wiisports are consuming me. And Medal of Honor drops next week! FOCK Thank GOD Metroid was delayed. I can barely afford all these games and dont have enough hours in a day to get to all these. Fock It. Maybe ill wait till brawl comes out. Hopefully that will be a year from now...
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 25, 2007, 12:11:31 PM
Seriously, it was the smartest thing I ever did.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 25, 2007, 12:53:40 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 26, 2007, 07:16:38 AM
Also, another friend (Matt) started playing Godfather yesterday (he recently quit WoW, yay!) and he was already further into the game than I was because he went right for the missions instead of running around capturing businesses.
I swear, doing this with buttons is pretty meaningless, but doing it by actually making the motions is a thrill and I hope the game sells accordingly so this fact becomes apparent to 3rd parties who don't believe M games will sell on the Wii.
Post by: Kairon on March 26, 2007, 07:23:08 AM
I actually have Gun for GC and am enjoying it FAR more than I have any right to.
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: j_moose on March 26, 2007, 07:50:37 AM
.I just picked up The Godfather the other day, and I'm enjoying it so far. I did have some frustration toward the beginning in the gun training mission - I could not lock on and then aim toward specific body parts with the Wiimote. I tried for about 20 minutes, finally one of my friends got it by a fluke and finished the mission. The one gripe (it's actually just an annoyance) I have is that you either have to have everything inverted, or everything not - i.e., I like my camera controls inverted, but the free-aim standard. Also, I have to say that this is the first Wii game to impress me visually (not that I have seen that many - Wii Sports, Madden, Rayman, Excite Truck, and Trauma Center). As stated earlier, it looks better than True Crime: New York by leaps and bounds (though that isnt hard to do), but what really made me say, "wow, that looks pretty good" was the crispness of the texture on the damaged rear of a car I was driving.
Post by: Ceric on March 26, 2007, 08:06:10 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
*cough*
Seriously, it was the smartest thing I ever did.
I concur. I think I've played and beaten more games after getting a subscription then I did my 3 years prior.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 26, 2007, 10:12:23 AM
Post by: bustin98 on March 26, 2007, 12:10:30 PM
What I found very funny was burning an a** who was crouched behind a corner and listening to his screams. Like in Austin Powers, only funnier cause it was trying to be serious.
I find I still get confused with the controls in tense moments. I end up falling back on instict when I could have handled the situation if I only kept the contoller in mind.
And when I want to slam someone against a wall I end up head butting instead. Or if I want to slam their head on a counter, it does nothing or swings them around. But those are minor and happens rarely.
What I find the best in the graphics is the flame and particles. Very sharp compared to other textures in the game.
Then the create-a-character. At first he certainly didn't sound like I imagined the guy I made would sound. But after playing for a few hours, the voice has grown on me.
Fun game, especially for the second Wii game I've bought. Metal of Honor might be my third . . .
Post by: Chiller on March 26, 2007, 12:44:58 PM
Overall, it isn't a bad looking game, and it is paced fairly well (although it does feel disjointed, sometimes). The motion controls do seem to add to the game, also. Worth a rent, at the least. I, too, hope it sells well, at least to set precedent.
Post by: ShyGuy on March 26, 2007, 12:59:27 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 26, 2007, 07:58:20 PM
Totally bass-ackwards.
Post by: j_moose on March 27, 2007, 03:38:05 AM
I think the only thing that is backwards while inverted is the aiming - after all, if I want to move to the right it's probably because there's a target there, and when I have to move my aim all the way to the left to get the guy on screen and THEN move the aim to the right, it wastest precious time. Plus I'm still a little jittery with the free-aim thing. But I don't think the camera control feels backwards on inverted, probably thanks to Halo. But, I'll get used to it after a while of playing.
Post by: ryancoke on March 27, 2007, 03:46:39 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1Quote
Didn't GTA PSP have online multi? I could've sworn I read that somewhere.
There was a patch for the PC version of GTA VC (or 3 maybe) that could unlock an uncomplete online mode.
Post by: Kairon on March 27, 2007, 04:33:44 AM
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Originally posted by: j_moose
Is GUN worth the price? I remember when I first heard about it, it sounded like it'd turn out to be a good game, but I haven't played it. It's on my list of games to get after the Wii has been out for forever and GC games are in the bargain bin
At $20, it's worth the price. You've got GC controls and last-gen graphics, but the pacing is wonderfully fast, aiming is actually quite easy, and the setting and story so far seem quite entertaining. Even when you die or fail, they don't start you all the way back at the beginning of the mission, only a very recent checkpoint. One caveat: save often, there is no such thing as autosave in this game.
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 27, 2007, 07:30:22 AM
Post by: Kairon on March 27, 2007, 07:37:26 AM
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 27, 2007, 07:54:13 AM
Now THAT'S a handy system...
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 27, 2007, 07:58:48 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Off topic question, but does anyone else here actually HAVE a Godfather?
I do!
...Well, not THAT type of Godfather anyway.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 27, 2007, 09:16:55 AM
I HAD a Godfather Old fat man Vito Corleogne died
My character's name is Vinny.
Post by: couchmonkey on March 27, 2007, 10:44:53 AM
Oh yeah, this is about video games. This looks decent but I'm all about waiting for SPM.
Post by: Kairon on March 27, 2007, 01:12:25 PM
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 27, 2007, 02:13:13 PM
Do you suppose there's any correlation between how good or bad a game is and how far off topic its topic gets?
Post by: Kairon on March 27, 2007, 02:35:27 PM
...
Wasn't he in that movie with the Governor of California? Or have I completely mixed him up with Danny Devito again?
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: IceCold on March 27, 2007, 02:37:21 PM
...
Or Home Alone.
Post by: ViewtifulJoe on March 27, 2007, 03:00:13 PM
Post by: vudu on March 28, 2007, 06:43:36 AM
QuoteYou mean The Wolf?
Originally posted by: IceCold
Haven't you watched any Scorsese films?
Post by: Smash_Brother on April 02, 2007, 06:30:25 AM
From a gamer's perspective, the game is excellent. It has the sandbox crime game thing going for it but the real meat and potatoes is the awesome control scheme.
From a Godfather fan's perspective, the first 3/4ths of the game is fun, as it's a sort of alternate universe where your character was involved with all of the activities seen during the movies. However, when your character becomes the Don, it suddenly pushes aside the storyline completely and you have no idea what happened to Michael Corleone or even Vito, who dies at some point but the player never sees it, only hears about it afterwards. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend it to Godfather fans at all. It's like they had a good lead up, then just fell flat.
I will say, though, that by the end of it, I was glad to be done. It's like Pokemon: I played one game to see what all the fuss was about, but I never needed to play another one.
This will be the same way: I highly doubt I'll ever pick up another sandbox crime game, but it was a fun experience and I'm immensely glad I was able to play one with Wii controls.
Post by: ShyGuy on April 02, 2007, 07:07:55 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on April 02, 2007, 07:44:57 AM
Though, there are already some impressions in the "MoH Purdy" thread which sound pretty convincing.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on April 02, 2007, 02:44:22 PM
I think this might be the first time a publication such as USA Today recommends the Nintendo version of a game over the other versions.
Definitely an advancement over the earlier days.
Post by: Rhoq on April 03, 2007, 04:00:51 AM
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Originally posted by: pap64
USA Today loves the game too!
I think this might be the first time a publication such as USA Today recommends the Nintendo version of a game over the other versions.
Definitely an advancement over the earlier days.
Awesome!
Does anyone know how well this game is selling for the Wii? With all of the positive buzz it's been receiving I'd be shocked if it doesn't become a million seller. We need it for 3rd parties to take the Wii seriously as a system that they develop "M"-rated titles for without having to fear that nobody will buy it.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on April 03, 2007, 09:59:48 AM
"Other than a few glitches, I was impressed. EA went the extra mile here. The motion controls work really well and this version features new content not found in the original release. If EA puts this much effort into their future Wii releases, I’ll be ecstatic. Ubisoft could learn a few lessons from this game. If you’re a GTA fan, you’ll want to grab this right away. I’d also recommend it for anybody looking for another immersive full-length experience on the Wii."
Post by: jasonditz on April 04, 2007, 11:02:00 AM
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Originally posted by: Rhoq
Does anyone know how well this game is selling for the Wii? With all of the positive buzz it's been receiving I'd be shocked if it doesn't become a million seller. We need it for 3rd parties to take the Wii seriously as a system that they develop "M"-rated titles for without having to fear that nobody will buy it.
It'd be doubly impressive for a game that's at its core a port (albeit an amazingly good port). I'm hoping EA did something about the supply shortage, because a lot of stores weren't even carrying it when I was looking for it.
Post by: cubist on April 05, 2007, 05:18:11 AM
The gunplay has a little bit of learning curve, but imagine my surprise during hour # 30, when my hitsquad (of 5 members) took on a whole compound. What was even better was the ability to use the free-roaming control with the Wiimote. You can move around in third person and aim at the same time and toggle back to regular Z-targeting conrols. Freakin' excellent.
Imagine if EA (developer not known) can tighten up these controls...all kinds of gameplay scenarios would open up.
There are a few games out there that really make use of the Wiimote (Zelda, Rayman, Wario Ware)...I will definitely add The Godfather.
Now if THQ can use some of these fighting controls (the grabs and punches, as well as throwing motions)...look out!
Post by: Smash_Brother on April 05, 2007, 02:44:16 PM
I'm at level 49, but I don't know how I'll make it to 50 without anything to do/kill and I don't feel like driving trucks back and forth for five hours.
Post by: Kairon on April 14, 2007, 10:04:43 AM
I had a target giftcard lying in my wallet for AGES and it was worth 50 bucks! YESSSSSS!!!!!
... Now I have to wait for my little bro to beat Thardus in MP2 for his casual replaying of the game before I can plug my Wii in... /happy
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: NWR_pap64 on April 14, 2007, 10:12:30 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
I HAVE IT! I GOT IT!
I had a target giftcard lying in my wallet for AGES and it was worth 50 bucks! YESSSSSS!!!!!
... Now I have to wait for my little bro to beat Thardus in MP2 for his casual replaying of the game before I can plug my Wii in... /happy
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
About time! For a minute there, I thought the Kairon was losing his "I gotta buy every game that comes out!" charm
.SB...I mean a friend I know has already beat the living soul out of the game. Not its your turn!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 14, 2007, 12:49:48 PM
Post by: cubist on April 14, 2007, 12:54:34 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
I HAVE IT! I GOT IT!
I had a target giftcard lying in my wallet for AGES and it was worth 50 bucks! YESSSSSS!!!!!
... Now I have to wait for my little bro to beat Thardus in MP2 for his casual replaying of the game before I can plug my Wii in... /happy
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Welcome to the family! Be patient with the control for the first hour...you'll be putting in time for the family like a natural after that!
Post by: Smash_Brother on April 14, 2007, 01:18:57 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Thardus isn't in MP2.
Then what game is he playing?!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 14, 2007, 01:41:03 PM
Post by: Kairon on April 14, 2007, 02:26:34 PM
*HEE HEE*
I started a mob war!
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on April 14, 2007, 09:43:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
MP1, foo'.
You actually remember that?
Post by: IceCold on April 15, 2007, 07:14:10 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 15, 2007, 09:25:48 PM
Backtracking is like blinking and breathing. We know our destinations and the fastest way to get there.
We can backtrack thru whole regions in a Metroid Prime game in less time than one can take to backtrack with the help of an Ocarina teleport song.
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Post by: ShyGuy on April 22, 2007, 08:15:41 PM
Post by: Kairon on April 22, 2007, 08:34:35 PM
I actually like the world layout here. Very awesome. I'm never, EVER, lost thanks to a very useful combination of good world design, easy driving controls, good map functions and a neat minimap. I almost feel like GTA has been blown away in every area I care for... except for the satire inherent in GTA's stations.
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: ShyGuy on April 23, 2007, 06:13:28 AM
Post by: Donutt007 on April 23, 2007, 06:18:15 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on May 01, 2007, 04:59:02 AM
I think the Wii controls are definitely much more fun, especially the hand to hand combat. The 360's graphics are slightly better, very slightly. I think it has a little less popup and slightly better lighting. Playing side by side it would probably take a while to notice the difference.
Plus, the Wii version has a more advanced talent tree and more missions.
Post by: vudu on May 01, 2007, 07:02:25 AM
QuoteThe game didn't crack March NPD. Def Jam came in at #10 with 148K copies.
Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
I'm hoping it sells well too, especially since these are likely the best use of the Wiimote controls I've seen to date.
Post by: Kairon on May 01, 2007, 07:21:27 AM
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on May 01, 2007, 07:27:09 AM
At least the low PS3 sales indicate that maybe it's the fact that most have played the game before and not the fault of the Wii.
Post by: ShyGuy on May 01, 2007, 08:51:25 AM
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Post by: Ceric on May 01, 2007, 09:09:06 AM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
I wonder if the 19k units sold is good or bad in EA's eyes?
Really consider how much it cost them. I think if EA made just as large a percentage off of those 19k then it did on the original the numbers be fine.
Post by: Artimus on May 01, 2007, 09:31:32 AM
ETA: VGChartz says that the PS3 version has now sold just under 40,000 by April 22 with the Wii version having sold 22,000 by April 1st. The Wii version isn't on their charts after that (top 50) but the PS3 version wasn't on the April 1st chart so who knows? It does say that the Wii version outsold the PS3 version in their first week.
Post by: cubist on May 02, 2007, 03:57:21 AM
It really deserves to be played on the Wii based on the controls alone.
Post by: Rhoq on May 02, 2007, 05:47:50 AM
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Originally posted by: Artimus
You guys, don't forget that it came out on the 21st of March. That means it had either 4 or 11 days on sale for that period, so that's pretty good. I'd imagine if they can sell a total of 35-50,000 by the end of its lifetime they'll be happy. Most important, though, is that the PS3 version didn't outsell it significantly. That's all that matters.
ETA: VGChartz says that the PS3 version has now sold just under 40,000 by April 22 with the Wii version having sold 22,000 by April 1st. The Wii version isn't on their charts after that (top 50) but the PS3 version wasn't on the April 1st chart so who knows? It does say that the Wii version outsold the PS3 version in their first week.
If you register for an account, you can view the Top 200...The Wii's "Blackhand Edition" is sitting at #140 and has sold a total of 32,578 through the week ending April 29, 2007.
140 The Godfather: Backhand Edition EA 1,819 32,578
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 02, 2007, 06:28:08 AM
Post by: Suntop on May 03, 2007, 03:40:57 PM
If you are at all interested in this game you should pick it up or atleast rent it.
EA has actually stepped up to the plate with some of the games they make. A lot more then I can say for some developers cough:Ubisoft:cough
Post by: NWR_pap64 on May 03, 2007, 03:50:52 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Godfather: Flophand Edition
At least of made more money than the PS3 version :p .
Speaking of which, I saw no commercials for either versions. EA had commercials everywhere when the PS2 version was released., yet for the PS3 and Wii version they didn't do a thing.
Post by: Donutt007 on May 07, 2007, 10:46:33 AM
Haven't played to much into it, I still need to beat Super Paper Mario, can't get sidetracked.
But the controls are pretty awesome. I remember when I opened my first door and "Why couldn't elebits have made it that easy?!"
The running around and shooting controls are great, the grab move are fun. I love it...go buy (or at least rent) it!
Post by: Ceric on May 07, 2007, 10:54:38 AM
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Just bought the game...loving it!
Haven't played to much into it, I still need to beat Super Paper Mario, can't get sidetracked.
Donutt007 that makes no sense.
Post by: Donutt007 on May 08, 2007, 09:50:21 AM
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Originally posted by: CericQuote
Just bought the game...loving it!
Haven't played to much into it, I still need to beat Super Paper Mario, can't get sidetracked.
Donutt007 that makes no sense.
Ummm, it doesn't? Let me try again.
I recently purchased the game "Godfather: Blackhand Edition" for the Nintendo Wii gaming console.
I have played through some of it and so far I am enjoying it very much.
I would love to play more of it, but I have purchased "Super Paper Mario", also for the Nintendo Wii gaming console, already.
I am deeply afraid that if I start getting to far into "Godfather: Blackhand Edition" that I will not be playing "Super Paper Mario" as much. Seeing as I am pretty far into "Super Paper Mario" I would like to finish the game before I proceed to get deep into "Godfather: Blackhand Edition".
Thank you.
Post by: Ceric on May 08, 2007, 09:58:12 AM
Post by: Kairon on May 08, 2007, 12:56:59 PM
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Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Donutt007 on May 09, 2007, 11:28:15 AM
Well the only reason I bought it now was because I found it brand new for $30. Couldn't pass it up
Post by: j_moose on May 13, 2007, 01:33:50 PM
Thanks for the help!
Post by: ShyGuy on May 13, 2007, 04:03:03 PM
Post by: Kairon on May 13, 2007, 05:31:08 PM
Edit: Old habits die hard
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Post by: cubist on May 15, 2007, 03:49:36 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on May 24, 2007, 07:37:22 AM
I admit I haven't gotten into the game well enough that I can make an opinion of it, but I will state this, my enjoyment of the game was ruined because of one thing: the terrible GTA map system.
Seriously, you would think that with all the GTA clones in the market one of them would feature a decent map system (I heard Saints Row had a really good map system), but nearly all of them just rip it off complete with flaws and annoyance.
I may be rambling here, but in a game in which the completion of missions is vital and takes place in a giant world a good map system is vastly required. I'm sorry, but I doubt a small map circle will do the job properly.
Now onto the good. The controls were very fun. The aiming was confusing me at first, but got the hang of it later on.
SB sold his copy so I couldn't play it any further. But if they finally get around to bringing Wii games for rent in my town I will give it a better second chance as the story was quite interesting and like I said the controls were really good.
In other words, the best use of waggle I have ever seen.
Post by: Kairon on May 24, 2007, 09:01:07 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on May 24, 2007, 09:31:24 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Really? I absolutely love the map system and my ability to set red flags on the map that show on my minimap to direct me. I've found it mindblowingly simple to get to where I'm going in Godfather.
I did learn about the flag thing much later, but I never knew that it would point you to your location. In fact, it would hardly appear on my map and guide me there.
Post by: Kairon on May 24, 2007, 10:07:54 AM
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Post by: ShyGuy on May 24, 2007, 10:13:59 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on May 24, 2007, 10:33:07 AM
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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
It's better map system than GTA, that's for sure.
GTA's was terrible, I remember getting lost numerous times.
Post by: ShyGuy on June 26, 2007, 08:44:33 PM
FInally finished this yesterday. 55+ hours, 97.5% completion. Great game. Think I will get Twilight Princess next.
Post by: Kairon on June 26, 2007, 08:46:12 PM
Wow, I just stopped after the story missions ended.
Post by: ShyGuy on June 26, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
If I won all the prize fights and robbed all the banks, I could probably get 100%
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Post by: EasyCure on June 28, 2007, 04:20:26 AM
im not a huge fan of sand-box games but i do like how easy it is to pace yourself and thats really what im looking for right now because of my extremely tight gaming budget (out of work for a few months and have a lil bit of birthday money. havent had a new game to play since warioware
)its obvious that this version of the Godfather is really good going by your opinions (and in the past have shown many of your opinions are close to that of my own) but with another big sand-box style game out there getting good reviews (Scarface) i wanted to get opinions on which game should get my money (first.. since i'll no doubt by the other later on when my funds increase)? (is Scarface even out??? i havent seen it anywhere)
i dont want to base my decision on review scores alone, i want some real gamer impressions. i need the opinion from those who have fully emmersed themselves in the experience. so.. any help?
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on June 29, 2007, 07:08:06 AM
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Originally posted by: NuclearSpeed
it is quite satisfying as well when you just walk into the store talk to the owner and the just hand over their money to you without you having to threaten them at all.
Yeah thats when you know you are a bad ass when it starts to get there. You just walk in and they're like "oh sh!t"! ha ha
I wish you could friggin carry more Bombs! I got unlimited ammo the other day, do you know what I did to get that? I just got a message that said I had and that was it.
Post by: Smash_Brother on June 29, 2007, 07:21:18 AM
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 30, 2007, 11:24:46 AM
Make sure you do what they ask on the hits to get the bonus, otherwise getting levels is going to be slow going. Hijacking trucks and finding film containers get you respect points too.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on June 30, 2007, 12:43:41 PM
But by the difference of "mobscene" games Godfather is all about the family, territory ownership, business extortion and eventually becoming the don of NYC, to me Scarface is all about brutality, immature levels of cursing(after playing like 10 - 20 minutes it will come so apparent) and all about the drugs and the signature chainsaw.
Post by: cubist on June 30, 2007, 05:24:19 PM
Honestly, Godfather controlled very well. It was the first non-Nintendo game outside of Raving Rabbids that really took advantage of the control. From the moment you're grabbing thugs and slugging with whatever hand you felt like digging into their cheeks...or actually deciding you wanted to choke 'em...this game made it easy.
Scarface comes along...and the cursor control makes it different. Prepare yourself of the learning curve that will take at least 3 hours of continuous play to master. There was an option to use a similar control in Godfather, but many of us opted to use the simple lock-on mode, which is also present in Scarface.
Scarface shines in...graphics, the RPG elements, and the under-appreciated street racing. Let me 'splain:
The graphics are much more brighter, much more detailed, there are more alley ways...as a matter of fact...there are alley ways everywhere in this game. You could cut through blocks and come out the other side of a chase through an alley way and lose whoever was chasin' you. The environments are never the same. Godfather was too much of the same look...going in and out of buildings that were designed exactly the same way...the rackets looked too much alike.
The RPG elements. All the Godfather "DON" stuff and abilities are cool. Calling a hit squad to take over a rival gang HQ was awesome, but all that stuff is made much more deeper in Scarface. The "Exotics" in Scarface bring much more funk and replay level to the game. There are a long list of cars, boats, and stuff to do with the mansion that go beyond what the Godfather has accomplished. There's much more customization.
Finally, the street racing episodes of the game are well-designed. Some of these races are almost games in themselves. I would recommend all of the races in downtown. The have the simple ones through the city blocks, but when they start to take you through the construction dirt roads of the game...that's where the fun is...prepare for some good old fashioned arcade style racing. There's also one long course that will take you on the freeway and through some...uhmmm...lemme not spoil it. Good car controls...make for some easy arcade racing.
Scarface's cursing does get annoying, as someone in here as already pointed out, but the conversations that you can complete are fun. Godfather's gunplay/fighting controls are still better, which important in a game, but once one comes to grips with the control scheme in Scarface, there's fun to be had in a serious way. You're forced to use the Wii Remote like a mouse and navigate.
SCORECARD:
Graphics: Scarface
Gameplay: Godfather
Presentation: Scarface
Fun Factor: TIED
Replay Factor: Scarface
OVERALL: I would recommend both because they're great. If I had to pick...I would pick Scarface. If you wanted to play it in front of some PG-13 crowd...play Godfather.
Post by: ShyGuy on June 30, 2007, 05:39:21 PM
Post by: EasyCure on July 01, 2007, 06:41:54 AM
i definately won't be playing either game in front of a pg crowd so the cursing in scarface wont be a problem. even if it does become repetitive and annoying.. i've put up with more annoying things in other games that even if it'll frustrate me i'll just play the game better because i'll be feeling tony's rage and take it out on everything on my path
hm.. i dunno i think i might have to check out scarface for the visuals. NYC gets boring afterawhile especially if its as dull as described. not only do i pretty much live near NYC and there all the time, but after playing thru True Crimes: NYC i'd much rather have the bright Miami setting.
and if the games racing is as good as mentioned thats a big advantage right there. i've been meaning to buy excite truck cuz i loved playing that game at work but i cant see myself paying full price for it
