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Godfather isn't as expansive as GTA, but it excels in other ways. You can shape and customize your thug, and the supporting characters you'll meet are all guided by Sims-like "aspirations" (like the aspiration to not get shot, say). And while the cars are limited to a handful of period-appropriate models, they're fast and fun to drive. Also, shooutouts are much better than in GTA; you won't last long without learning to hide behind cover, and the auto-aiming feature is very good about targeting the nearest armed threat. And once you're locked on, you can easily move your crosshairs to shoot hands, kneecaps or heads.
The console versions of the game are more or less identical, with the Xbox featuring slightly prettier graphics. The PS2 version holds its own surprisingly well, though, with smooth performance and fast load times throughout.
