Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Adventure, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable
- Developers: FarSight Studios
- Publishers: Vivendi Universal Games
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is a 2006 video game for the PlayStation Portable and Windows Mobile, based on the 1983 film of the same name. The game was developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Vivendi Games. It was released in North America on October 31, 2006, and in Europe on November 3, 2006.
The game follows the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who rises to power in the Miami drug trade. Players control Tony as he builds his criminal empire, from the streets of Little Havana to the mansions of Starfish Island. Along the way, he must deal with rival gangs, corrupt cops, and the DEA.
Gameplay
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is a third-person action game. Players control Tony Montana as he explores the open world of Miami. The game features a variety of missions, including drug deals, assassinations, and turf wars. Players can use a variety of weapons to complete missions, including guns, knives, and explosives.
In addition to the main missions, the game also features a number of side missions and activities. Players can collect money and power-ups, buy property, and customize their weapons. They can also participate in races and other mini-games.
Reception
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s open world and its faithful recreation of the film’s story and characters. Others criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay and its technical problems.
Despite the mixed reviews, Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. was a commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is considered to be one of the best video game adaptations of a film. The game’s open world and its faithful recreation of the film’s story and characters have been praised by critics and fans alike.
The game has also been credited with helping to popularize the open world genre. Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. was one of the first games to allow players to explore a fully realized city. This freedom to explore has become a staple of the open world genre.
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is still played by fans today. The game’s modding community has created a number of new missions and mods, which keep the game fresh.
Impact on the Film Industry
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is one of the few video game adaptations of a film to be released before the film itself. The game’s success helped to generate interest in the film, and it is likely that the film would not have been as successful without the game’s help.
The game’s success also showed that there was a market for video game adaptations of films. This led to a number of other video game adaptations of films, including The Godfather, Scarface, and Casino.
Conclusion
Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is a classic video game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s open world, its faithful recreation of the film’s story and characters, and its addictive gameplay have made it a favorite of gamers for over a decade.
Review Score
7.5/10
