Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sandbox-style PC games of 2009 : Part 1

1) The Godfather II
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: EA Redwood



  • 3rd person shooter with strategy aspects.
  • Inspired by the Godfather Part II plot. ( will deviate slightly from the story )
  • Improved extortion controls ( Blackhand 2.0 )
  • More emphasis placed on the squad mechanic with special skills for each soldier.
  • "Don's View", a strategic overview of the game world used to expand and protect the empire.



2) Mafia II
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: 2K Czech



  • 3rd person shooter.
  • Will be set in the 1940s and '50s in Empire City, a fictional city based on San Francisco and New York City.
  • Will have plenty of cutscenes (all in-game) which will tell a deep and gritty tale much like the first game.
  • Will feature more side missions than its predecessor (like taking over rival families, smuggling contraband, etc.)
  • Highly detailed graphics and enhanced vehicle damage modelling.


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