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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 7, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 7, 2009}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-godfather-ii|63}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-godfather-ii|65}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open world }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Godfather }} | ||
|steam appid = 24830 | |steam appid = 24830 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 9892 | ||
|strategywiki = The Godfather II | |strategywiki = The Godfather II | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 40203 |
|wikipedia = The Godfather II (video game) | |wikipedia = The Godfather II (video game) | ||
|winehq = 9519 | |winehq = 9519 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:open world}} game developed by [[Company:EA Redwood Shores|EA Redwood Shores]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is a sequel to EA's ''[[The Godfather: The Game]]'' and based on the 1974 film ''{{W|The Godfather Part II}}''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = It was released in North America on April 7, 2009, followed by the release in Europe on April 10, 2009. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://godfather.fandom.com/wiki/The_Godfather_II_(video_game) The Godfather Wiki] |
| − | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/24830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Activation, Key, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}}, unknown machine limit. A [ | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Activation, Key, actlimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}}, unknown machine limit. A [https://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available. | Origin | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Origin | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 24830 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 24830 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\EA Games\The Godfather™ II\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\The Godfather™ II | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\The Godfather™ II}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Czech version stores its files in | + | {{ii}} Czech version stores its files in {{folder|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\EA Games\Kmotr® II}} |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = false |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Godfather II Graphics Menu.jpg|In-Game Graphics Options Menu}} | {{Image|The Godfather II Graphics Menu.jpg|In-Game Graphics Options Menu}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/godfather-ii | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/godfather-ii | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = HUD is spanned at 21:9 |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = On/Off |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Caps frame rate at | + | |vsync notes = Caps frame rate at half of refresh rate. Disable it and [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]] externally. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|The Godfather II Control options .jpg|In-Game basic control Options Menu}} | {{Image|The Godfather II Control options .jpg|In-Game basic control Options Menu}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Godfather II Audio menu.jpg|In-Game Audio Options Menu}} | {{Image|The Godfather II Audio menu.jpg|In-Game Audio Options Menu}} | ||
{{Image|The Godfather II Language Menu.jpg|In-Game Language Options Menu}} | {{Image|The Godfather II Language Menu.jpg|In-Game Language Options Menu}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound Effects, Music. | |separate volume notes = Sound Effects, Music. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = If you use the car radio stations, you can receive notifications on YouTube due to copyright, it can be deactivated by not turning on the radio. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Stuttering with Vsync enabled=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===The game does not start on certain laptop models=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the following procedure. (Windows 10 and 11)|ref=<ref> | ||
| + | {{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Dead_Space_2|title= Verified through the "MSI PULSE GL66". The steps from the "Dead Space 2" page were used to accomplish this.|date=2023-11-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows ADK]. | ||
| + | # During installation, it gives the option to select multiple tools;''' the only one needed is Compatibility Administrator'''. | ||
| + | # Once installed, open the Start Menu folder named '''Windows Kits,''' and launch '''Compatiblity Administrator (32-bit).''' | ||
| + | # Select '''"New database"''' under '''"Custom Databases".''' | ||
| + | # Right click on '''"New Database",''' then go to '''"Create New"''' > '''"Application Fix".''' | ||
| + | # Provide the full path of {{file|godfather2.exe}} and give it a name of choosing. | ||
| + | # Skip past the '''compatibility mode''' options. | ||
| + | # In '''compatibility fixes''' select '''ProcessorCountLieForHybridCPU'''. | ||
| + | # Save the database from the '''Database menu''' and give it a name when prompted. | ||
| + | # Select '''File''' > '''Install.''' Then search for the '''.sdb''' file that you had previously saved and select it. The fix will now automatically be applied whenever the game is launched. | ||
| + | # Run the game. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Note: In Windows 11, the patch you previously installed for the .exe fix appears as a different program in '''Add or Remove Programs'''. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:11, 24 December 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Redwood Shores | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 7, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 63 |
| IGDB | 65 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Open world |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | North America |
| Series | The Godfather |
 |
|
| The Godfather | |
|---|---|
| The Godfather | 1991 |
| The Godfather: The Game | 2006 |
| The Godfather II | 2009 |
The Godfather II' is a singleplayer open world game developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts. It is a sequel to EA's The Godfather: The Game and based on the 1974 film The Godfather Part II.
It was released in North America on April 7, 2009, followed by the release in Europe on April 10, 2009.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail |  |
SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM, unknown machine limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available. | |
|
| Origin (unavailable) | |
|
||
| Steam (unavailable) | |
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EA Games\The Godfather™ II\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\The Godfather™ II |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24830/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Czech version stores its files in
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\EA Games\Kmotr® II
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-Game Graphics Options Menu
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | HUD is spanned at 21:9 | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/Off | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Caps frame rate at half of refresh rate. Disable it and Force Vsync externally. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No framerate caps. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-Game basic control Options Menu
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Shares the same option with mouse sensitivity. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-Game Audio Options Menu
In-Game Language Options Menu
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound Effects, Music. | |
| Surround sound | 5.1 Surround | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | If you use the car radio stations, you can receive notifications on YouTube due to copyright, it can be deactivated by not turning on the radio. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Fan translation. | |||
| Czech | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 16 | The official multiplayer service was shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | Custom Match | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| Devices | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Issues unresolved
Stuttering with Vsync enabled
Issues fixed
The game does not start on certain laptop models
| Follow the following procedure. (Windows 10 and 11)[1] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5500 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 5400+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | 9 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3450 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (24830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified through the "MSI PULSE GL66". The steps from the "Dead Space 2" page were used to accomplish this. - last accessed on 2023-11-15