Mafia: Definitive Edition

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  1. dandalis
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    Silently, like plenty of others i guess, i've been wanting to see Mafia 1 remade or atleast remastered, since i have played the other two games in the series, but not the one which started it all, and out of nowhere, to suprise of many gamers, in 2020 Take Two announced a remake and released it there soon after.

    Biggest strength of Mafia Definitive Edition is it's story. Writing is very    Silently, like plenty of others i guess, i've been wanting to see Mafia 1 remade or atleast remastered, since i have played the other two games in the series, but not the one which started it all, and out of nowhere, to suprise of many gamers, in 2020 Take Two announced a remake and released it there soon after.

    Biggest strength of Mafia Definitive Edition is it's story. Writing is very solid and you feel engrossed in the narrative, making you feel like you're really a part of an actual 1930's italian mob family. The performances of the actors are excellent aswell, which are translated into the well crafted cutscenes.
    The story for the very most part focuses on Tommy's life as a mobster, and very little as a family man, and i wished it did more on the latter. Apart from some scenes with his wife, you never see his children, so it somewhat takes away from seeing what Tommy actually has on stake with the way he lives.
    The story's structure can be somewhat confusing though, as the way chapters work, some plotholes can become quite noticeable, especially towards the end of the game, where a major turn of events happen off screen in how Salieri starts doing his business, that will change Tommy's outlook on the family and mobster life as a whole.
    During the story, there are a few instances of pretty big difficulty spikes, such as the mission where an armored cop vehicle chases you and which's turret you must disable, i had to lower the difficulty to lowest possible one to pass this section, it was just insane.

    Lost Heaven of course is a character of the game in it's own right, and Hangar 13 really did an admirable job recreating the time period of a major midwestern 1930's american city. There's good amount of detail put around every corner to make the game world feel believable and lived in. Whenever i was not in a hurry, i simply walked and took in the sights.
    Unfortunetly for all it's glamour, it doesnt make up for an exciting open world game to play around in. The map is very restrictive in where you can go, bushes around the roads will stop a tank in it's tracks, gates and fences around most places cant be scaled, trains cant be boarded and their stations are locked, despite NPC's roaming around on their platforms, and Tommy cant swim, so you cant reach something you see across a water body. Then again, that kind of lacking open world gameplay has been an issue in Mafia 2 and 3 aswell. The open world is there to mainly house the story.

    Gameplay is where things become more mixed. At it's core the gameplay in this remake is an evolution of Mafia 3. One of the most important things in Mafia series have been driving mechanics, and Mafia remake more/less nails the driving feel. I havent experienced such solid driving model in a non-racing game since...Mafia 2 actually. The cars in the game feel pretty grounded and like they actually are bound by laws of the physics, unlike how in most of other open world games that involve driving, where cars feel almost weightless, with floaty handling, looking at you Watch Dogs.
    The cover based combat as i've observed has upset some fans of the classic game, and i totally understand where they're coming from. You cant even manually crouch in the game, which could've enabled using cover on your own volition. The combat mechanics in the remake are far from leading in it's class aswell, they feel kinda stiff and there is a lack of feedback from guns. Not helping are the lackluster gun sound effects. There are also no non-lethal takedowns, i felt rather bad about myself when i needed to kill a poor maid and a wife at house where i just needed to steal something, so they wouldnt raise alarm. A dumb gameplay oversight on Hanager 13's part, aswell as narrative one, since killing innocent women conflicts with Tommy's character in another mission.
    Another annoyance is how you need to toggle the walking command, why was there no 'Hold Down' option ? It was so irritating. Same goes for sprinting, basic stuff like intuitive main movement mechanics should be an easy thing to do in this day and age.

    I got Mafia DE assuming it supports Windows 7, afterall it's a DX11 game, why shouldnt it, right ? Well upon firing up the game i discovered it doesnt officially support W7. Luckily it does support W7 atleast unffocially, meaning it runs on the dated, but still superior OS, as i found out thanks to some cool people on Steam forums. You just need to download some files and place them in the game's folder and happy gaming. Bad news is the game only runs in windowed mode on W7, robbing some of that immersion factor. Why, Hangar 13, cant you officially support a freakin DX11 game on Windows 7 ?

    With all that out of the way, i want to say that i still had a pretty decent time with Mafia Definitive Edition, the story, writing, performances of the cast and the recreation of the time period pulled the game through.    … Expand
  2. SirZigulik
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    Great story, memorable characters, beatiful graphics, good gunplay and... "Mr. Salieri send his regards "
  3. SaaBers
    Mar 28, 2021
    3
    One of the best looking games with the absolute worst gameplay. The "open world" aspect is just a very pretty loading screen for you to go mission to mission.
    and No trams, no trains.
    Just wanted to say it as I enjoyed the original one back in the days and yes, I liked this feature a lot, I moved mostly by train. This is one of the games that makes me wish Steam allows me to make a    One of the best looking games with the absolute worst gameplay. The "open world" aspect is just a very pretty loading screen for you to go mission to mission.
    and No trams, no trains.
    Just wanted to say it as I enjoyed the original one back in the days and yes, I liked this feature a lot, I moved mostly by train.
    This is one of the games that makes me wish Steam allows me to make a neutral review. As someone who played the original, the Definitive Edition leaves much to be desired.    … Expand
  4. Gravelhs
    Mar 20, 2021
    7
    The first mafia was a great game, I was the one who finiszem unfamous race for my friends and again we got this race in this part without skip option. I hated it back then and I hate it still in this game, and if that decision was made to stay true to original I don’t understand why Tommy is wearing leather jacket that doesn’t fit to the time and break immersion. It wasn’t there in theThe first mafia was a great game, I was the one who finiszem unfamous race for my friends and again we got this race in this part without skip option. I hated it back then and I hate it still in this game, and if that decision was made to stay true to original I don’t understand why Tommy is wearing leather jacket that doesn’t fit to the time and break immersion. It wasn’t there in the original. So great game with really bad part from the past and also bad new addition that is really important for me in games. Played both on PS4 na Pc but prefer using a game pad. It’s 6 for poor choices bu… Expand
  5. ASDFH213
    Mar 17, 2021
    1
    Very fast short story, where there is no 40% of what was in the original. Hey, why are the doors at the train station closed? It **** looks terrible and I can't even ride the train like it was in the original. In strongly fake game we were tricked again kkk... ))
  6. MairbekMagomed
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Сильный сюжет. Крутая гангстерская атмосфера. Из минусов это прорисовка , баги , и иногда кривые лицевые анимации
  7. Papa_JA2
    Mar 13, 2021
    1
    I'm disappointed that the game was made very linear, that there is no game world and there is a deserted freeride where nothing is available. 70% cutscene 30% game ruler, straight ruler...

    There are no professional developers in this game development studio like Hangar13!
  8. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
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  9. Yaroco177
    Mar 3, 2021
    1
    No, damn it, this game is just a rail-bound linear without changing the story.
    Short as a pinky and an empty inner shell with no play inside the city.
    Mode-WALK, You laugh at the closed city, there is nothing there, just a transfer from the main story of the car mechanic mission - You are crazy ! What kind of false publishers went today that so disfigured this game from a good    No, damn it, this game is just a rail-bound linear without changing the story.
    Short as a pinky and an empty inner shell with no play inside the city.
    Mode-WALK, You laugh at the closed city, there is nothing there, just a transfer from the main story of the car mechanic mission - You are crazy !

    What kind of false publishers went today that so disfigured this game from a good original from 2002.
    Scoundrels,,,    … Expand
  10. Blackout05
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    Great Game , sadly i haven´t played the original one yet but i have to say that this is one of the best games ive ever played. Great story a good graphic but sadly the game is pretty short, it would have been nice if there were a few more hours to play , if the game would be a bit longer i would give 10 points . I highly recommend this game :D
  11. anakbr
    Feb 27, 2021
    0
    I have played all MAFIA games before but this game is just AMAZING, i loved the gameplay, the story is actually the best one i have seen in any game, driving is kind of weird but there is nothing else that is really wrong with this game (besides the usual bugs that may or may not occur) .

    as for the people complaining about voices, faces and a little modification of the story and map    I have played all MAFIA games before but this game is just AMAZING, i loved the gameplay, the story is actually the best one i have seen in any game, driving is kind of weird but there is nothing else that is really wrong with this game (besides the usual bugs that may or may not occur) .

    as for the people complaining about voices, faces and a little modification of the story and map from the original, well, i dont see any issues with it, this feels way more natural than the original MAFIA.

    if you are not a "purist" you will definitely enjoy this game!    … Expand
  12. sadh235SSX
    Feb 25, 2021
    1
    The highly linear, short and abridged story from the original is worse than what I'm very disappointed with. This is a 1990 game, not a 2020 game !
    Even back in 2002, the game looks cooler and better !
    Free walk - Why this empty city is not accessible anywhere, that I can not visit any location, I can not visit my home, I can not travel by tram or train. No stores, not even the Pitts    The highly linear, short and abridged story from the original is worse than what I'm very disappointed with. This is a 1990 game, not a 2020 game !
    Even back in 2002, the game looks cooler and better !
    Free walk - Why this empty city is not accessible anywhere, that I can not visit any location, I can not visit my home, I can not travel by tram or train. No stores, not even the Pitts gunsmith shop!
    The game is made for a fool!    … Expand
  13. Lugarty
    Feb 21, 2021
    7
    Story really good, but in gameplay is just mission after mission. All side quests from original version are missing and, no using train or tramline either or repairing cars. Original was better in gameplay and in history cause of the side quests.
  14. Gosimeh
    Feb 20, 2021
    1
    No, no, no... This is a fast, very fast-made game that doesn't have a game shell and a live world inside. A stupid modified and shortened plot from the original game, as a mockery and insult to players who appreciate the real original story.
  15. yileda_choppes
    Feb 16, 2021
    1
    Bought this game, turned out to be a perversion and a short touch in no match from the original.
    The free city is dead completely.
    Mafia-3 is much better.
  16. Mahdiar
    Feb 14, 2021
    7
    Gameplay : 6
    Graphics : 9
    Story : 9
    Sound : 7
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    Overall : 7
  17. Yileda872smail
    Feb 14, 2021
    1
    This studio creates games of the Mafia series, with each new release, everything is **** These games should have a story base + an in-game car project + an open game world in its entirety. You can't even copy the original from 2002, that's the H13 WTF
  18. Fowaja4523DS
    Feb 11, 2021
    1
    Graphics are perfect. city is a masterpiece. But the storyline is 70% changed. Do you really have to change almost everything?
    You screwed up the original's moral with this cliche family **** that comes from Mafia III. Family family blah blah blah...
    Moreover, Freeride is empty not available anywhere world, and even less than in the original game... You should keep things balanced.    Graphics are perfect. city is a masterpiece. But the storyline is 70% changed. Do you really have to change almost everything?
    You screwed up the original's moral with this cliche family **** that comes from Mafia III. Family family blah blah blah...
    Moreover, Freeride is empty not available anywhere world, and even less than in the original game...
    You should keep things balanced. Yeah, balance - that's the right word!
    The game's good, I give it to you. But you've messed up a bunch of precious things original had.....    … Expand
  19. ninari_richi
    Jan 30, 2021
    1
    This story ran through, did not see in it a detailed story, as it happened in the original 2000s.
    Walking in Freeride, I was upset to the limit where there is no game in this world, but only a small third-party 8 missions and damn why, Burton car mechanic in one abbreviated scene of all alone.
    Game **** Browser games are better than this crap!
    Series of games Mafia, fell to the bottom ...
  20. gerajar707
    Jan 29, 2021
    2
    I finished the game completely in a short time along with the scripts in the walk.
    Strictly linear story, where press the keys as you are told.
    I laugh at the perplexity of how it can be called a game of "final edition" as this game is a "dummy" less than in the original story and no more on the game in 2021 emptiness ...
  21. last_of_us
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    ok one of best my favor game in my life is old mafia 1
    but this one is full shi... sounds tracks changed. old sound traks was amaaaaaazing
    And game play changed & physic not good
    im happy didnt buy this game :|
  22. McCornic88
    Jan 27, 2021
    1
    For 2020-21, this game is humiliatingly funny and not perfect and a mockery of the original version of 2002, which is better in many ways. As well as mocking the community of players !
  23. AlucardPort
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Sıkılmadan tek seferde bitirdiğim nadir oyunlardan birisi oldu normalde böyle oyunları sevmem şans verdim pişman olmadım keşke bundan sonraki çıkanlarda böyle olabilseydi.
  24. Gawoko9081
    Jan 25, 2021
    3
    The world of Mafia I remake's defective, there's a lot of raw locations and entirely empty buildings, lack of interaction with the city, trains, trams, locations for playing Freeride (especially outside the city). The game itself is made in that way, that you can play the story and it feels great and it looks great. All the stuff out of the story is uncompleted. People are writing goodThe world of Mafia I remake's defective, there's a lot of raw locations and entirely empty buildings, lack of interaction with the city, trains, trams, locations for playing Freeride (especially outside the city). The game itself is made in that way, that you can play the story and it feels great and it looks great. All the stuff out of the story is uncompleted. People are writing good reviews about this game and it's understandable cause they mostly play for story. It's not enough for me, and not enough for Mafia I remake of 2020. This 'definitive' subtitle is misleading.… Expand
  25. Bakiyip
    Jan 24, 2021
    6
    This game is impossible to play twice, it is a very linear and short story.
    We need a train and tram patch + DLC this game is so bloody awesome but it lacks! Also 2 is a mess it needs an update!
    It would be nice to have a Don peppone DLC and expansion of freeride features
  26. XimovilX
    Jan 23, 2021
    2
    The worst game in the last 5 years, by far!
    Anyone who knows and loved the original will throw up here.
    The game is awful in every way. Dubbing and animations are rubbish, the AI is absolutely incapable, it just does a disproportionate amount of damage, while Team AI only runs in the field of fire. I see no reason why to buy this, because if you like the story or unique game mechanic    The worst game in the last 5 years, by far!
    Anyone who knows and loved the original will throw up here.
    The game is awful in every way.
    Dubbing and animations are rubbish, the AI is absolutely incapable, it just does a disproportionate amount of damage, while Team AI only runs in the field of fire.
    I see no reason why to buy this, because if you like the story or unique game mechanic of driving cars, you will play original Mafia from 2002 (which is surely better in this two characteristics). If you like graphics engine and fight mechanics, you will play Mafia II.
    Personally, I don't really want DLCs for this. But there are things that I want. Like ironing out the remaining huge bugs, implementing the still missing features (tram, train), adding more stuff to do in Free Ride, etc.    … Expand
  27. Nelocej
    Jan 19, 2021
    3
    In addition to the linear spoiled from the original plot, this game is empty and dead.
    $19 price to such semi-finished products.
  28. ElectroHH
    Jan 19, 2021
    9
    strong sequal - well made. some glitches and bugs, but also feels nostalgic. Good story - 9/10 overall
  29. BabomJn
    Jan 16, 2021
    5
    Having passed the game personally, I understand, it is a raw product, a straight linear story, only to play once.
    But damn it, why did they make Free ride a deceptive background picture, not a game in it?
    It's a shame, damn it.
    Hope it will correct in patch and make the game full.
  30. Sobimig450
    Jan 14, 2021
    3
    Linear this story without hesitation how to play.
    For what mode - Walk, if it is dead is not available for entertainment .
    Stupid game for 9 hours.

    Mafia 2 is much better!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 46
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  1. Riot Pixels
    Dec 24, 2020
    75
    This is a full-fledged, honest to God remake. Some changes to the story will upset hardcore fans, but I think this approach is absolutely justified. Even though this remake is not as amazing as new versions of Resident Evil 2 and Final Fantasy 7, it’s still a worthy update.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 18, 2020
    70
    The main difference between the remake and the original game is that the latter was outstanding for its time, while the Definitive Edition is “merely” good. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth your time. What’s crucial here is the fact that Hangar 13 approached the original’s narrative with proper respect and refrained from changing it too much. Mafia: Definitive Edition might not be remarkable as an open-world action game, but it still has the story worthy of the most revered gangster movies. [12/2020, p.28]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Nov 4, 2020
    80
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of mixed flavours. Some elements are just as they used to be, and it's great. Some elements are just as they used to be, and it's awful. Mixture of aged mechanics and amazing graphics, new voices, great old story and some added, yet bad storylines, make it not such a perfect remake. But it sure is worth your time, whether you are a fan of the original or not. The moral of the story survived in all its glory, just be sure to focus your attention to the details where Mafia used to and still shines the most.
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