Post by Nester the Lark on Apr 8, 2007 10:40:36 GMT -5
3PS #21
The Godfather: Blackhand Edition
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
System: Wii
Contrary to popular belief, Nintendo’s consoles have had their fair share of games for grown-ups. But while the belief has been underlined by the lack of an actual iteration of the Grand Theft Auto series (other than brief appearances on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color), imitators have attempted to fill in the gap. The Godfather: Blackhand Edition from EA gives the Wii a hit of the genre.
Somewhat controversially based on the classic movie, the game version of The Godfather for the PS2 and X-Box was a serious attempt to give Grand Theft Auto a run for its money. Several months later, the X-Box 360 version added several new missions and features. The Blackhand Edition on the Wii retains all of the extras and adds even more missions and features. On top of that, extensive motion-based controls have been implemented.
Of course, being a GTA clone means you’ve got a lot of freedom to wander around the game’s environment. Drive around town, visit shop owners, exert your influence, and develop a reputation. Take down rival families, hire thugs to back you up, and pay-off the cops to turn their heads. There’s a lot to do, but as is the nature of the beast, there are a lot of rough edges. While the game provides a variety of gameplay, none of it finely polished.
All in all, the Wii version of The Godfather has a lot of unique content and control to set it apart from the other versions. If you’re a fan of the Grand Theft Auto experience, and if you’re mature enough for the content, then The Godfather: Blackhand Edition would be a competent member of your Wii family.
Release date: March ’07 (US, EU, AU)
Bonus Links:
The official site.
A trailer showing off the controls.
The Godfather: Blackhand Edition
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
System: Wii
Contrary to popular belief, Nintendo’s consoles have had their fair share of games for grown-ups. But while the belief has been underlined by the lack of an actual iteration of the Grand Theft Auto series (other than brief appearances on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color), imitators have attempted to fill in the gap. The Godfather: Blackhand Edition from EA gives the Wii a hit of the genre.
Somewhat controversially based on the classic movie, the game version of The Godfather for the PS2 and X-Box was a serious attempt to give Grand Theft Auto a run for its money. Several months later, the X-Box 360 version added several new missions and features. The Blackhand Edition on the Wii retains all of the extras and adds even more missions and features. On top of that, extensive motion-based controls have been implemented.
Of course, being a GTA clone means you’ve got a lot of freedom to wander around the game’s environment. Drive around town, visit shop owners, exert your influence, and develop a reputation. Take down rival families, hire thugs to back you up, and pay-off the cops to turn their heads. There’s a lot to do, but as is the nature of the beast, there are a lot of rough edges. While the game provides a variety of gameplay, none of it finely polished.
All in all, the Wii version of The Godfather has a lot of unique content and control to set it apart from the other versions. If you’re a fan of the Grand Theft Auto experience, and if you’re mature enough for the content, then The Godfather: Blackhand Edition would be a competent member of your Wii family.
Release date: March ’07 (US, EU, AU)
Bonus Links:
The official site.
A trailer showing off the controls.
