The Godfather: The Don's Edition

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
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  1. Game Almighty
    73
    The area where the PS3 version of this game really impresses the most is in the amount of brand new content that’s been added here. There are nearly 30 new missions, 6 new vehicles, 7 new weapons and an impressive 25 new execution styles.
  2. PSX Extreme
    73
    Simply put, it's just not a "next-gen" title. But that doesn't mean it's a bad game. In fact, it's actually quite fun, and similar to "Scarface: The World Is Yours."
  3. Kombo
    72
    The Godfather: The Don's Edition doesn't feel next-gen. Even with the new additions, it plays like a PS2 game.
  5. 1UP
    70
    The best news to come out of all of this is the implementation of the Sixaxis: It's not overbearing or intrusive. For example, it only takes a few small gestures to bump someone against the wall. And that's about as extreme as it gets -- which is the proper way to handle the controls.
  6. AceGamez
    70
    The Don should have done us all a favor and brought this game out for a budget price, because no matter how great the gameplay continues to be, yet another port of a game that has its mind and eyes clearly focused on 2005 makes for a poor excuse of a full-priced, next-generation title.
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  7. DailyGame
    70
    A decent port job that adds enough to keep first time players entertained, but seasoned Godfather vets will probably stay away.
  8. GameBrink
    68
    The graphics look horrendous at ever[y] angle especially in HD and really made the entire game unplayable because I felt like my eyes were melting.
  9. PSM3 Magazine UK
    66
    A game that's as easy to refuse as the Playstation 2 version was. [Apr 2007, p.86]
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  10. Pure Magazine UK
    65
    A port of the previous title from PS2 doesn't really have the next-gen punch you are looking for. [Apr 2007, p.58]
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  11. GameSpy
    60
    The Sixaxis implementation here is unnecessary. More damningly, the game is clearly not a next-gen product, visually.
  12. G4 TV
    60
    The Godfather: The Don's Edition isn't as fun as "Crackdown" and no amount of celebrity voice acting is going the change that.
  13. VideoGamer
    60
    Compared to "Saints Row" on the Xbox 360, The Godfather feels pretty dated. It just doesn't have the variety or presentation to match THQ's made for next-gen offering, with the driving being the biggest disappointment.
  14. PSM Magazine
    55
    And since you're getting the same basic experience for the premium price of $60, there's simply no reason to buy this lackluster game. [May 2007, p.82]
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Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#34 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 8 out of 42
  1. No_idea01
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    I am a fan of the movies, the Godfather movies are among my favorite movies and this game is really perfect in translating the atmosphere,I am a fan of the movies, the Godfather movies are among my favorite movies and this game is really perfect in translating the atmosphere, world and events perfectly into the video game. It is one of the best gangster games I have ever played.… Full Review »
  2. Pityurko
    May 30, 2016
    9
    This game deserves a much higher score. Especially the PS3 version, since it is the best version of the game, although I feel like it couldThis game deserves a much higher score. Especially the PS3 version, since it is the best version of the game, although I feel like it could have been more polished. When it comes to gangster games, this one takes the cake.… Full Review »
  3. codfather96
    May 17, 2011
    8
    This game does a good job on taking on the best movie of all time with its missions and making sure that you still like to watch the cutThis game does a good job on taking on the best movie of all time with its missions and making sure that you still like to watch the cut scenes that develop the story. Taking over businesses gets bring after a while but you can complete favors and hits on other families which makes it a bit better. But the graphics are just awful, unless you love the Godfather to pieces or can get it for cheap then just keep the Ps3 version.… Full Review »
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