The Godfather II

 Xbox 360
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
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  1. ChrisBob
    Apr 8, 2009
    7
    Very Similar to other Sandbox style games (Saints Row 1 and 2, GTA) although the missions are much more repetitive and the storyline is a sub-par fictional side story from the film. Minimal character customization, an emphasis on squad-based game play, and a decent multi-player experience are the factors that really differentiate this game from the original. The game is easy to play, Very Similar to other Sandbox style games (Saints Row 1 and 2, GTA) although the missions are much more repetitive and the storyline is a sub-par fictional side story from the film. Minimal character customization, an emphasis on squad-based game play, and a decent multi-player experience are the factors that really differentiate this game from the original. The game is easy to play, almost too simple at times as its difficulty is beyond 'easy' at times. Technically it needs polishing, but I haven't found any glitches or mistakes that have really detrimentally affected game play (aside from the time I got stuck behind a safe door). Overall an above-average game that builds on its predecessor, but falls short of the GTA and Saints Row franchises.… Expand
  2. WillT.
    Apr 9, 2009
    5
    A major disappointment. The game deserves credit for its strategy system, blackhand combat, and crew specialities, but that's about it. Still, even these strong points, with the exception of blackhand, are watered down and not detailed as they could have been. On the negative side, the writing and story are TERRIBLE, there isn't a whole lot to do other than take over buildings, A major disappointment. The game deserves credit for its strategy system, blackhand combat, and crew specialities, but that's about it. Still, even these strong points, with the exception of blackhand, are watered down and not detailed as they could have been. On the negative side, the writing and story are TERRIBLE, there isn't a whole lot to do other than take over buildings, and the world just graphically looks BAD. I like that they tried to put in an RPG-like dialogue system but there arent enough choices and the dialogue is simply poorly done and cheesy. Also, there isn't even a jump button in the game, which is the simplest of things EA could have done considering every other sandbox game has it. I hated running around ridiculous mazes just to get to a certain point when in Saints Row or GTA, I could have just jumped over a box to get to the other side. Overall, the game doesn't feel like it has anything to do with the Godfather movies... it feels like something separate.… Expand
  3. zachg.
    Apr 14, 2009
    6
    I wanted to live and breathe in the world of the movies, not play a repetetive run and gun board game. there were some good ideas but in the end, it wasnt enough. the maps were too tiny, the story was boring, there wasnt enough to do, not enough cars, and poor graphics.
  4. SamG.
    May 4, 2009
    6
    Some innovative concepts but they're not executed well. Less than stellar gameplay, sub-par visual presentation and animations, poor narrative and story elements, and tiny and lifeless maps.
  5. Aaront
    Apr 13, 2009
    7
    Well after beating the game i must say i was expecting more but its stil la cool game if u like the mob type games. could have done better with character movement likebeing able to jump any where in the game or jump over things but no cant jump at all. the XBOX live multiplayer COMPLETLY sucks its horrible but the game is worht a play but i wouldnt reccomend paying the bran new price.
  6. LemonlyFresh
    Dec 23, 2011
    6
    Good game, but just lacks the grit that the first one had, it's not dark enough, there's not enough blood and guts of the world. The made members of your family was definately a good addition to the game. Overall it's good, and worth a play, but Mafia 2 seems to capture the period a lot better.
  7. Rustick
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    Сюжета как такового нет, геймлей очень однотипен, графика не впечатляет, но в свое время перепрошел раз 8, чем так цепляла не знаю, физика машин хреновая, стрельба ниже среднего, но интереснее мафии 3
  8. Klains
    Oct 25, 2020
    5
    One-type clone missions are not even unique) This is the 2nd part of the game !? Gentlemen developers, 1 part was better. You did a complete disgrace and sucks here)
  9. IamNader
    May 9, 2023
    5
    Graphics are good but the gameplay is get boring after a few hours, I say that GODFATHER 1 is more better than this - 5/10

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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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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
  1. GamePro
    100
    It isn't the best open-world game out there, but it does a sublime job of capturing what it feels like to be the head of a virtual crime family. [Apr 2009, p.81]
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    81
    The Godfather 2 is a quite good, but too short GTA-style virtual criminal's sandbox. It doesn't look as impressive as "GTA IV", nor does it have as many things to do as "Saint's Row 2." [Mar 2009]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    Though it deftly combines action, strategy, and resource management, Godfather II simply never evolves. [May 2009, p.74]
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