Author Topic: The Godfather (Read 29252 times)

cubist · « **Reply #100 on:** April 05, 2007, 05:18:11 AM »

I've logged just over 50+ hours on this game. I'm now starting to appreciate just how excellent the controls are. A buddy of mine, who owns the PS3 Don's Edition talked about how he doesn't even use most of the controls. The Wii makes controlling the character intuitive. This is definitely a gameplay experience that's been enhanced because of the Wii controller.

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!

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #101 on:** April 05, 2007, 02:44:16 PM »

I think I've finished everything there is to do in the game. My objectives list is literally empty.

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.

Kairon · « **Reply #102 on:** April 14, 2007, 10:04:43 AM »

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

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #103 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

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SB...I mean a friend I know has already beat the living soul out of the game. Not its your turn!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #104 on:** April 14, 2007, 12:49:48 PM »

Thardus isn't in MP2.

cubist · « **Reply #105 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!

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #106 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?!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #107 on:** April 14, 2007, 01:41:03 PM »

MP1, foo'.

Kairon · « **Reply #108 on:** April 14, 2007, 02:26:34 PM »

Ah, that explains it.

*HEE HEE*

I started a mob war!

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #109 on:** April 14, 2007, 09:43:56 PM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
MP1, foo'.

You actually remember that?

IceCold · « **Reply #110 on:** April 15, 2007, 07:14:10 PM »

I do.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #111 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:25:48 PM »

Wii R hardkor.

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.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #112 on:** April 16, 2007, 05:20:46 AM »

MP3 needs teleporters.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #113 on:** April 22, 2007, 08:15:41 PM »

Got the Godfather this weekend. LOVE IT. Controls are very good, even my two Wii-finicky friends like the controls. Game is satisfying so far, tons of stuff to do.

Kairon · « **Reply #114 on:** April 22, 2007, 08:34:35 PM »

I've got Godfather. Trying not to lose what little bit of a life I have. The game doesn't seem special in any way... until you realize you're just spent the last 4 hours extorting businesses and doing hits and stuff. I fear for my free time...

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

ShyGuy · « **Reply #115 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:13:28 AM »

I'm enjoying Godfather much more than the GTA games as well, their is much more depth to the gameplay. I've never been a huge fan of the GTA games, due to their shallow play style and their crudeness and violence. The violence and language in this game are still a bit more than I would like, but I suppose that's the nature of a Godfather license.

Donutt007 · « **Reply #116 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:18:15 AM »

Just got this on ebay for $30. Can't wait to play it...I've heard nothing but great things about it!!

ShyGuy · « **Reply #117 on:** May 01, 2007, 04:59:02 AM »

My cousin liked the Godfather on my Wii so he went and got the 360 version. I went over and tried it out last night.

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.

vudu · « **Reply #118 on:** May 01, 2007, 07:02:25 AM »

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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.

The game didn't crack March NPD. Def Jam came in at #10 with 148K copies.

Kairon · « **Reply #119 on:** May 01, 2007, 07:21:27 AM »

In March NPD, it didn't break top 10 Wii software either, selling somewhere below 25k for that month. The Don's edition on PS3 is known to have broken the PS3 top 10 and sold somewhere above 22k units for the month.

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #120 on:** May 01, 2007, 07:27:09 AM »

PS3 was like 23k, Wii was 19k.

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.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #121 on:** May 01, 2007, 08:51:25 AM »

This game deserves better sales on the Wii. To all these people moaning about drought, if you haven't played this game before, get it. Otherwise, The Corleones will make things tough on you, capiche?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #122 on:** May 01, 2007, 08:56:07 AM »

I wonder if the 19k units sold is good or bad in EA's eyes?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #123 on:** May 01, 2007, 08:56:07 AM »

I wonder if the 19k units sold is good or bad in EA's eyes?

Ceric · « **Reply #124 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.

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Author Topic: The Godfather (Read 29252 times)