Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent:

10 to 20 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Mixed reactions"

I really looked forward to Omerta coming out. I have been looking for something similar to Gangsters for quite some time. There is some fun to be had with the game, but I think this just scratches the surface of what this game could be.

You fight for territory by buying up properties and establishing businesses in the neighborhood. This is rudimentary at best and could be expanded greatly. Money flows in and out in a seemingly random fashion and once you own a business you really do very little with them.

You constantly move to new territories and lose your progress from previous missions. Cash and influence disappear and you start basically from scratch.

The combat is fun, but minimal in the game really. It can be pretty easy at times, but its still enjoyable. I'd like to have more background on the gang you recruit as well. Its all just too....shallow. Its hard to get involved.