While most video games are created to entertain, their value of entertainment is left up to us.

I found myself not impressed with The Godfather's II sound and graphics. The graphics were using old technology while most of the dialogue was severely overused (it was only original in the main storyline missions).

However, I found myself not being able to put the game down. I'm more of a gameplay/content kind of gamer, and from that perspective The Godfather II has a lot to offer. While the action in the game is plentiful from a playing perspective, the game is also original in the sense that you can direct your family members around. It's good to be the boss!

Now, if you are not a big fan of the Mafia, you may find The Godfather II quite a bit redundant. The point of the game is to take over businesses from rival families in order to weaken them to the point of extermination. There's a lot of back and forth battles over turf and after your 4th or 5th visit at the same business location might be a bit boring, since I really enjoy mobster movies and even documentaries, I don't find this back and forth aspect of the game annoying. Also, keep in mind that this game is rated M (mature 17+) for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes and Strong Language so if you find the things on the rating list offensive, you may want to stay away from this title because there is a plethora of all the above things. Also, if you're getting this game just because you saw the multiplayer capabilities, let me tell you now that the multiplayer games are rather boring. This game really is about the single player storyline and about controlling organized crime.