What we said about it:

There's plenty of mayhem if you're into that sort of thing, but The Godfather is a thinking man's game. The fighting and gameplay are both good, but the game is very, very well done when it comes to atmosphere. Characters walk about the city with purpose and go about their own business. Some people are surly and aching for a fight, while others will pay respect to you and your Don on sight. If you meet a member of your family, all of which wear black coats, you'll get a different kind of conversation. They may ask you to remember them when you become Don, or tell you that they have everything under control. Rival families will curse you out and put up their dukes, though they won't attack until actually provoked. This background chatter is a wonderful touch and really makes the city feel alive. You aren't just a random protagonist, your actions in the city have an effect on your reputation and the city itself.

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The Godfather
Electronic Arts

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I'm surprised by just how much controversy there was behind Bully, since it's so tame compared to the stuff you'd see in a GTA. Bully is definitely deserving of every accolade it gets, but many of the complaints against its content seem absurd after playing it. There's no graphic violence, and much of the fighting is done out of either self defense or in defense of someone weaker than their attacker. Needless violence is punished in the game, so there's even a moral lesson to be learned from it. Hopefully time allows people to forget about the pre-release complaints, and instead focus on the enjoyable gaming experience Bully provides.

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The Godfather Electronic Arts

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Bully Rockstar Games

The Godfather
Electronic Arts

Bully
Rockstar Games