 The storyline is written by crime author David Fisher with collaboration from former mafioso Salvatore "Bill" Bonanno.The player assumes the role of Joey Verola, a former soldier, as he is indoctrinated into the world of American organized crime and must relive his life - every moment, every kill - as he rises through the ranks to become a made man.The storyline spans three decades of his life, from the horror of Vietnam to the urban jungle of Brooklyn.