Review · Action · PlayStation 2 · Xbox 360 · Wii
The Godfather: The Game
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PlayStation 2 · Xbox 360 · Wii · Xbox · PSP · PlayStation 3 · PC
Electronic Arts Redwood Shores · 2006
Ludograph rating
B
Good
63 /100
The Godfather: The Game is an open-world action game that builds problem-solving and hand-eye coordination, though it immerses players in a violent, M-rated crime world.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
The Godfather: The Game offers players an immersive open-world experience where they can engage in strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and develop hand-eye coordination through action-packed combat. The non-linear gameplay allows for varied approaches to objectives, fostering adaptive challenge and strategic thinking as players navigate the complex world of the Corleone family.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Players are immersed in a violent, M-rated world of organized crime, featuring intense combat, strong language, and references to substances. The game's narrative centers around intimidation and unethical actions, potentially desensitizing players to violence and promoting a lack of empathy. While lacking modern compulsion-loop design or monetization tactics, the mature content requires careful consideration for younger audiences.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.