The Godfather II

 Xbox 360
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 72
  3. Negative: 9 out of 72
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  1. Play.tm
    49
    Despite the pedigree of the licence, very little of the movie's quality has made its way into the game. The characters are bland and the presentation of the narrative is decidedly uninspiring. It feels like a half-finished game and, whilst the idea has a lot of potential, is decidedly lacking in quality in its current form.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    47
    When viewed as a whole package, Godfather II doesn't equal the sum of its parts, or at least the sum of the parts, as they SHOULD have been.
  3. GameSpot
    45
    Questionable design choices aside, the problem with almost every aspect of The Godfather II is simply that it feels unfinished.
  5. Gaming Nexus
    42
    You're better off just playing through the first game a second time and waiting for The Godfather III!
  6. HellBored
    41
    In the end, it appears that The Godfather II was rushed out the door and as a result it fails in many areas. The actual framework here could have made for a great title – it has all the key ideas – but by making it so easy to bypass elements of the game, and having it so criminally easy, then there’s little to encourage you to play through again, if you bother completing it the first time.
  7. Eurogamer
    40
    Lacking both a challenge and soul, and failing to even engage on a narrative level, what you're left with is an overly forgiving shooter with weak strategy elements, which only serve to make it even easier for you. Having played right to the end, I wish there was something I could point to in its defence, but all I'm left with is the empty realisation that they've managed to somehow make this even less entertaining than the flawed original.
  8. GameSpy
    40
    Brilliant concepts ham-handedly executed. All I could think of after finishing the game was poor Fredo standing in the house in Nevada whining, "I'm smart! Not like everybody says... like dumb... I'm smart and I want respect!" Respect has to be earned, and The Godfather II doesn't even come close.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    40
    Disappointing sequel that manages to undo the relative successes of the original and dishonour the film.
  10. Absolute Games
    38
    Establishing a new Family is a hard undertaking… and a tedious chore. Imagine spending 10+ hours on taking over one building after another! In GTA: San Andreas and The Godfather, this occupation was but a side attraction; here, it is everything.

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#63 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#31 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 67
  3. Negative: 10 out of 67
  1. MikeO
    May 24, 2009
    9
    Having played the single player campaign pretty much straight for 3 days I was impressed. My friend had said he got bored and found it Having played the single player campaign pretty much straight for 3 days I was impressed. My friend had said he got bored and found it repetive but I thought this was a brilliant game. Having never played the first game I found this one innovative and original with a decent storyline, even if it lacked a back story for those of us who aren't familiar with the films or games previously. I loved being able to control so many aspects of my own empire and loved the neat touch of the full character creation. I think the rating of the 60's is very harsh to what is a decent free-roamer but with a good accompanying story line. It's no San Andreas but then it doesn't try to be, it's a good original idea which I feel has been executed well.… Full Review »
  2. ZackS
    Apr 18, 2009
    9
    After i beat the game i said to myself hey ill go give it a good score on metacritics. I also thought to myself that it would be in the After i beat the game i said to myself hey ill go give it a good score on metacritics. I also thought to myself that it would be in the 90's or 80's but the 60's really? This game is absolutely amazing one of the greatest games to come out in a really long time. Everyone should give this game a chance its epic!… Full Review »
  3. SamSwitzer
    Apr 7, 2009
    10
    This game is the perfect synergy of RTS and FPS games! you can defend all your fronts by yourself, or you can send your family there throughThis game is the perfect synergy of RTS and FPS games! you can defend all your fronts by yourself, or you can send your family there through an RTS-like "don's view" window, in first person, there are very deep squad controls and a very obedient and wise AI. all around a very great game.… Full Review »
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