Difference between revisions of "The Godfather: The Game"
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{{ii}} A problem caused after applying SilentPatch into the european version of the game | {{ii}} A problem caused after applying SilentPatch into the european version of the game | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create a savefile in the original european godfather.exe without any mods, then find an US exe that will enable SilentPatch to work. Rename the former "Movies" folder back to what it was before renaming. Then move your savefile from | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a savefile in the original european godfather.exe without any mods, then find an US exe that will enable SilentPatch to work. Rename the former "Movies" folder back to what it was before renaming. Then move your savefile from %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\corleone to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\SG\.}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 07:08, 20 July 2020
For the 1991 game, see The Godfather.
Developers | |
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EA Redwood Shores | |
Headgate Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2006 |
The Godfather | |
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The Godfather | 1991 |
The Godfather: The Game | 2006 |
The Godfather II | 2009 |
Key points
- The game crashes after copyright screen on modern versions of Windows, use SilentPatch.
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, use SilentPatch.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Themida DRM, German/French versions[citation needed] |
Essential improvements
SilentPatch
- Fixes the movies causing a crash on Vista and newer Windows versions.
- Only works with US
godfather.exe
- Additional options such as custom FPS cap and skipping intro videos are available in
SilentPatchGF.ini
.
How to install[3] |
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Extract the contents of |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Electronic Arts\The Godfather The Game\VideoSettings\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\settings.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24820/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\SG\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24820/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location for EU version
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\corleone\
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Controller support
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Fix[citation needed] |
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[Controller_(Xbox_360_Wireless_Receiver_for_Windows):10:1:5] DEVICETYPE=JOYSTICK_DEVICE NAME="XBOX 360 Wireless Controller" BUTTON2=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_LEFT BUTTON0=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_DOWN BUTTON1=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_RIGHT BUTTON3=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_UP BUTTON4=VBUTTON_LEFT_TOP BUTTON5=VBUTTON_RIGHT_TOP BUTTON6=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM BUTTON7=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM BUTTON6=VBUTTON_SELECT BUTTON7=VBUTTON_START BUTTON8=VBUTTON_LEFT_STICK BUTTON9=VBUTTON_RIGHT_STICK POV_0_NORTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_UP POV_0_SOUTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_DOWN POV_0_EAST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_RIGHT POV_0_WEST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_LEFT DIRECTION_X_AXIS=LJOY_X_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Y_AXIS=LJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_X_AXIS=RJOY_X_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_Y_AXIS=RJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Z_POS_AXIS=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM DIRECTION_Z_NEG_AXIS=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM 4. Save and Exit |
Xbox 360 Wired Controller Fix[citation needed] |
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[Controller_(XBOX_360_Controller_for_Windows):10:1:5] DEVICETYPE=JOYSTICK_DEVICE NAME="XBOX 360 Controller" BUTTON2=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_LEFT BUTTON0=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_DOWN BUTTON1=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_RIGHT BUTTON3=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_UP BUTTON4=VBUTTON_LEFT_TOP BUTTON5=VBUTTON_RIGHT_TOP BUTTON6=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM BUTTON7=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM BUTTON6=VBUTTON_SELECT BUTTON7=VBUTTON_START BUTTON8=VBUTTON_LEFT_STICK BUTTON9=VBUTTON_RIGHT_STICK POV_0_NORTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_UP POV_0_SOUTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_DOWN POV_0_EAST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_RIGHT POV_0_WEST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_LEFT DIRECTION_X_AXIS=LJOY_X_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Y_AXIS=LJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_X_AXIS=RJOY_X_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_Y_AXIS=RJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Z_POS_AXIS=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM DIRECTION_Z_NEG_AXIS=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM 4. Save and Exit
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PS2 Controller Fix[4] |
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[Twin_USB_Joystick:12:1:4:0] DEVICETYPE=JOYSTICK_DEVICE NAME="Twin USB Joystick" BUTTON0=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_LEFT BUTTON1=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_DOWN BUTTON10=VBUTTON_LEFT_STICK BUTTON11=VBUTTON_RIGHT_STICK BUTTON2=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_RIGHT DIRECTION_X_AXIS=LJOY_X_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Y_AXIS=LJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Z_AXIS=RJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_Z_AXIS=RJOY_X_FULL_AXIS W_BUTTON3=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_UP W_BUTTON4=VBUTTON_LEFT_TOP W_BUTTON5=VBUTTON_RIGHT_TOP W_BUTTON6=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM W_BUTTON7=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM W_BUTTON8=VBUTTON_SELECT W_BUTTON9=VBUTTON_START W_POV_0_EAST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_RIGHT W_POV_0_NORTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_UP W_POV_0_SOUTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_DOWN W_POV_0_WEST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_LEFT 4. Save and Exit |
Xbox One Wireless Controller Fix |
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[Controller_(Xbox_One_For_Windows):10:1:5] DEVICETYPE=JOYSTICK_DEVICE NAME="Xbox One For Windows" BUTTON2=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_LEFT BUTTON0=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_DOWN BUTTON1=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_RIGHT BUTTON3=VBUTTON_RIGHT_DPAD_UP BUTTON4=VBUTTON_LEFT_TOP BUTTON5=VBUTTON_RIGHT_TOP BUTTON6=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM BUTTON7=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM BUTTON6=VBUTTON_SELECT BUTTON7=VBUTTON_START BUTTON8=VBUTTON_LEFT_STICK BUTTON9=VBUTTON_RIGHT_STICK POV_0_NORTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_UP POV_0_SOUTH=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_DOWN POV_0_EAST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_RIGHT POV_0_WEST=VBUTTON_LEFT_DPAD_LEFT DIRECTION_X_AXIS=LJOY_X_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Y_AXIS=LJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_X_AXIS=RJOY_X_FULL_AXIS ROTATION_Y_AXIS=RJOY_Y_FULL_AXIS DIRECTION_Z_POS_AXIS=VBUTTON_LEFT_BOTTOM DIRECTION_Z_NEG_AXIS=VBUTTON_RIGHT_BOTTOM 4. Save and Exit |
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game crashes after copyright screen on modern versions of Windows
Install SilentPatch[3]. for europeans rename "Movies" to "_Movies" |
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After renaming movies folder cant give character a name after creation
- A problem caused after applying SilentPatch into the european version of the game
Create a savefile in the original european godfather.exe without any mods, then find an US exe that will enable SilentPatch to work. Rename the former "Movies" folder back to what it was before renaming. Then move your savefile from %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\corleone to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GF\SG\. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
DirectDraw | 7 | Used for the video player. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 Intel GMA 900 Series 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6000 Series ATI Radeon 9700 128 MB of VRAM |
- Nvidia GeForce4 MX isn't supported
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24820) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2018-03-01
- Works.
- ↑ gamepad doesn't work with The Godfather!!?? - PC/Mac/Linux Society - GameSpot - last accessed on 2018-02-04
- ↑ CookiePLMonster/SilentPatchGF: SilentPatch for The Godfather: The Game (fixes startup crash on Windows 10) - last accessed on 2018-03-01
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - The Godfather 1 and Vista/Win7 - warning: slightly technical thread here - last accessed on 2016-5-21