'Godfather' game loosely follows film: Review

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Most of the voice work is excellent and even includes original cast members such as Robert Duvall as consiglieri Tom Hagen, James Caan as Sonny Corleone and the now-deceased Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone.

One thing I can't forgive is hearing someone other than Al Pacino voicing Michael Corleone. Not having the likeness of the story's pivotal character is a major, perplexing loss.

It may not be completely fair to compare this game to what is arguably one of the finest movies ever made. But that's certainly the expectation going in. Though they both entertain, it's like seeing a painting by Leonardo da Vinci and then trying to emulate it with crayons and a coloring book.

As long as you can lower your expectations a bit, "The Godfather The Game" should offer a few weeks of diversionary fun against the backdrop of one of America's great crime stories.

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