''The Godfather'' is a side-scrolling

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released by U.S. Gold in 1991 for the

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, and

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. The plot is based on the three '' Godfather'' films. There are five levels which reflect the locations seen in the movies, including the streets of

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, and the village of

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. Review scores for the Amiga ranged from 40% to 95%.

Gameplay

''The Godfather'' is a side-scrolling run and gun game with occasional first-person sequences. The player walks along the street, shooting enemy gangsters while avoiding shooting innocent people. Each level ends with a

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, as well as brief

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s. The final level consists of taking down an enemy helicopter while protecting Michael Corleone.

Reception

'' Amiga Computing'' praised its graphics (five out of five stars), but panned both its gameplay and addictiveness (one star each) and awarded it a below-average 40% overall.

References

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