Mafia III

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  1. callymcg
    Oct 9, 2016
    9
    First 5 hours of the game so far. Interesting, developing story with hints to previous games. Small yet lively game world with lots of open buildings. Great characters. Waiting for 60 fps patch to check optimisation but is running at 30 fps max settings with my GTX 960 and FX-6350 O/C. Bad points: The game is built a round a slightly repetitive structure but if you listen to the charactersFirst 5 hours of the game so far. Interesting, developing story with hints to previous games. Small yet lively game world with lots of open buildings. Great characters. Waiting for 60 fps patch to check optimisation but is running at 30 fps max settings with my GTX 960 and FX-6350 O/C. Bad points: The game is built a round a slightly repetitive structure but if you listen to the characters back stories you will feel a sense of immersion. The sound track is amazing and sticks to the Classic, (Timely)pop and rock radios.… Expand
  2. shreddedshrapnl
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    bland saints row 3 clone with last gen gfx. would have been AAA in 2010 but not 2016!

    there was a reason we did not receive review copies ahead of release! and the reason was to scam the hell out of customers with a sub par product!
  3. dimedrol_by
    Oct 9, 2016
    3
    Terrible depth of field simulation. The thing about true depth of field is that it depends on the object your eyes are focused on. In Mafia 3 you can only guess where that object is and most of the things on the screen are pretty randomly blurry. Looks weird and cheap. Tons of glitches too, some are shown here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZokdmzvDGA
  4. zergum
    Oct 9, 2016
    1
    Mafia 3 is a fraud to the pc gamers; 30fps lock isn't the problem, the problem are bug, crash, low texture quality (worst than Mafia 2!!!) and lot of others problem; this software is in alpha! Don't buy.
  5. clarky
    Oct 9, 2016
    1
    Dear Publisher/Developer. PC gamer's are like wine connoisseurs of gaming. The fact they have PC, instantly puts them into the Gamer category. Every other platform will always settle for less. For that reason, either, support the PC release with another year's worth of development before release. Or don't do it. You are trying to sell cheap wine in an expensive bottle to people whoDear Publisher/Developer. PC gamer's are like wine connoisseurs of gaming. The fact they have PC, instantly puts them into the Gamer category. Every other platform will always settle for less. For that reason, either, support the PC release with another year's worth of development before release. Or don't do it. You are trying to sell cheap wine in an expensive bottle to people who will never accept it. I find it pretty offensve… Expand
  6. oldsimmer
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to redo my original review of this game after playing an additional 17 hours or so as one of the complaints that I wrote about (having to return to the safehouse to stash my character's cash in between missions in order not to lose half of it if my character died) was not valid. Turns out you can unlock a perk from Vito that grants you the consigliere who you call on your phone and the show up in less than 5 seconds to collect your money.

    So since I can;t just edit my original review here's a rewritten one:

    For me the game is quite enjoyable. It looks quite good to me and runs smoothly at 60 FPS since I installed the patch. I have had one CTD in 26 hours of game play. (My system is nothing special- I7-2600K@3,4 GHz, NVidia GeForce GTX 970 with the latest driver, 32 GB ram, Windows 10 64 bit, Sony SSD)

    I think that the reason that there are so many negative reviews is that people weren't expecting an Assassin's Creed type of gameplay. If you like to run and gun you probably won't like this game. Stealth is a huge part of the game especially in the first dozen or so hours. Patient is a virtue in short supply these days so I feel that rather than admit that they are impatient people they just slam the game. If your style is run and gun you will die a lot. And I do mean A LOT. Also if you don't like late 60's music and IMO a rather accurate portrayal of the racism that existed in the 60's (I turned 13 in 1965) you probably won't get it but trust me, it is an accurate portrayal. The first school that I attended was segregated and I still remember the anger and rage that so many white people felt about that issue. Get over it, it happened.

    The only complaint that I have about this game is the lack of a manual save feature; of course this is not a small thing. Honestly I can't give this game more than a 7 because of that but since so many, um, mentally challenged people have given it zeros (I mean really, a zero???) I decided to put mine at 10 for the official count just to try and balance things out a little. If you played and enjoyed Assassin's Creed IV and liked it I think that you will probably really enjoy this game.

    A few thoughts about the game design:
    -You are limited to two weapons at the start, some type of pistol and a shotgun, rifle, automatic rifle, or machine gun. Ammo is also limited although you can pick up the NPC's as you kill them assuming that they are using the same type of weapon that you are.
    -The driving in the game (and there is no fast travel option like the taxi in GTA V) reminds me of GTA IV, Cars will only survive a 3-6 crashes depending on how severe they are before they just stop running,
    -I found the story quite engaging and the cutscenes (and there are a lot of them) look so very cinematic. The facial motion capture that they used sets a new standard for quality; it is quite literally amazing..

    No game is for everyone. If you like Call of Duty and GTA V you will most likely not enjoy this game so don't buy it. That simple. And who buys a $60 game without spending at least an hour on YouTube checking out the gameplay before buying? There have been play throughs of Mafia 3 for at least two weeks on YouTube (check the Angry Joe Show and TheRadBrad channels for some). But I just don't see how any honest reviewer could give this game less than perhaps a 5. There are indeed some odd design decisions but what game doesn't have those? I know that some people have complained about having trouble getting the game to run and crashes. All that I can advise on that is to make sure that your video drivers are up to date before you start. Download and run an excellent program called CCleaner that scans for issues with your registry and then fixes them. If you don't have a SSD defragment your harddrive before you start downloading the game. Repair the game in Steam (remember, Google is your friend). If you do buy the game, relax and enjoy it! It is a very well done game-not perfect by any means. The lack of a manual save is especially irksome (I do hope the developers fix that via patch sooner rather than later) but other than that, just think Assassin't Creed and not GTA V when you buy it.    … Expand
  7. nikeee18
    Oct 9, 2016
    3
    I never uninstalled PC game so fast like Mafia III. My expectations were really high, because Mafia I was really amazing (One of the my first games), Mafia II was really cool too. I do not understand why they could not follow such a good series...Maybe the story is a little bit interesting but that port. The game is so f**** broken. I am afraid that either updates won't help.
  8. whave
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    I wish companies would soon realise they should not release crappy, underperforming, shameful ports of console games. In the age of instant refunds and reviews, this is shooting yourselves in the foot. GTA IV figured this out in 2008, and look at GTA V now which is basically the messiah of PC ports done properly AND can be considered a direct competitor to your ridiculous game. You had 8I wish companies would soon realise they should not release crappy, underperforming, shameful ports of console games. In the age of instant refunds and reviews, this is shooting yourselves in the foot. GTA IV figured this out in 2008, and look at GTA V now which is basically the messiah of PC ports done properly AND can be considered a direct competitor to your ridiculous game. You had 8 years to fail, congratulations.… Expand
  9. Gangast
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    No man sky version 2.
    Bad graphics, poor optimization, pink everywhere, too many bugs. Another crude port from the console.
    For the money to buy a better GTA 5 multiplayer though there is.
  10. Cheeriodude
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    This game is really fun and is worth playing for the sound design alone. Best Voice Acting/Sound Effects/Soundtrack of any open world game ever. Definitely recommend.
  11. Battletoad
    Oct 8, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. +1 NOT A MAFIA GAME .The gaming industry seems to be lost all the talents and ideas. Fallout 4, Mafia 3. Hard to believe that these games do the people who made them. Pathetic… Expand
  12. Tubey
    Oct 8, 2016
    4
    Thoroughly mediocre. Muddy, dated graphics and no innovation on show here - indeed, this is a massive leap back from Mafia II and is basically a poorly done GTA clone.

    At the time of writing, an FPS patch is in place to fix the 30 FPS lock, but not only was the fact the game wasn't released with that already in place shocking enough, it won't fix the issues the actual game has. It's    Thoroughly mediocre. Muddy, dated graphics and no innovation on show here - indeed, this is a massive leap back from Mafia II and is basically a poorly done GTA clone.

    At the time of writing, an FPS patch is in place to fix the 30 FPS lock, but not only was the fact the game wasn't released with that already in place shocking enough, it won't fix the issues the actual game has.

    It's lazy basically. Everything about the game is formulaic, paint-by-numbers laziness to capitalise on a franchise. In a post Steam refund world, I'd be amazed if this wasn't returned en masse, as this is a AAA priced purchase for a D- product.    … Expand
  13. commandercool
    Oct 8, 2016
    4
    Simply its not even half way for PC, feels like pre alpha or something, really disappointment, do not buy Pc version its not worth it even with 60 fps, i doubt that a major texture fix its done, this is really REALLY bad for an AAA(?) game
  14. AnimeGamesBlog
    Oct 8, 2016
    3
    This game looks terrible.Very awful port from consoles.Textures looks like from 2004(really) and drops to 17 fps(on i3 6100 and rx 470).Empty city.Only one plus in this game- music.
  15. daddyingrave
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    I don't want to rate this game, because it isn't a game. My score describes attitude of developers to gamers. I have spent only five minutes in game and already flew out through textures. When I tried to screenshoot this fail, game was crashed. Terrible. How can it be possible in 2016?
  16. coconutboy12
    Oct 8, 2016
    1
    It's ugly, it's locked at 30fps, and they dont want you playing this on PC. I don't understand how they could let this fly after all the recent fiasco with batman and all the other **** ports.
  17. Kauzer
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    -GFX is so bad, all blured. Looks like you are underwater all the time. Crap port from console, this is not finished version for PC. Textures are very poor.
    -Changeg "fire" button in options by mistake, then swithed back for default but could not shoot after that on both hot keys...
    -Crap console animation and covers gameplay. -30fps lock and no SLI support. My 2x980Ti spit on it.    -GFX is so bad, all blured. Looks like you are underwater all the time. Crap port from console, this is not finished version for PC. Textures are very poor.
    -Changeg "fire" button in options by mistake, then swithed back for default but could not shoot after that on both hot keys...
    -Crap console animation and covers gameplay.
    -30fps lock and no SLI support. My 2x980Ti spit on it.
    -Stupid bots run under the cars even if they have a red color for them on traffic light.

    4/10 Game is not ready for PC realase. Made a refund.    … Expand
  18. Catchy
    Oct 8, 2016
    2
    This does not feel like a Mafia game at all, its far from it. I stopped playing the game after I got bored of it, also got tired of some of the bugs in the game and the extremely bad AI.

    Mafia 3 reminds me of other bad or mediocre games. For some reason they have put alot of time into graphics (which sucks by the way) and not to much into game-play. You're doing much of the same over    This does not feel like a Mafia game at all, its far from it. I stopped playing the game after I got bored of it, also got tired of some of the bugs in the game and the extremely bad AI.

    Mafia 3 reminds me of other bad or mediocre games. For some reason they have put alot of time into graphics (which sucks by the way) and not to much into game-play. You're doing much of the same over and over and over again. All the missions are the same, or follows the same pattern.

    Also, I don't understand how the system requirement can be so high, when graphics in other games looks better or similar and require much less HW.

    I liked the cut scenes and some of the story, therefore I gave it a 2.    … Expand
  19. IE-33
    Oct 8, 2016
    3
    Story of the game is really great, I enjoy it very much so far, main characters are OK.

    However PC version is just a COMPLETE JOKE, why? - Most of the textures does not exceed 512x512 (WTF did 2K think?) - Resolution is upscaled from 720p to 1080p, clap clap... - Various graphical issues (Lightning etc.) - Ultra repetetive gameplay - In around 8 hours of gameplay, at least 70% of    Story of the game is really great, I enjoy it very much so far, main characters are OK.

    However PC version is just a COMPLETE JOKE, why?

    - Most of the textures does not exceed 512x512 (WTF did 2K think?)
    - Resolution is upscaled from 720p to 1080p, clap clap...
    - Various graphical issues (Lightning etc.)
    - Ultra repetetive gameplay - In around 8 hours of gameplay, at least 70% of the missions is basically identical, go there kill those guys/interrogate, sometimes destroy this or that... it became boring, very boring.
    - 30 FPS lock
    - Performance issues
    - Un-rebindable keys
    - Poor choice of graphical settings, there is literally only 5 settings you can change and no more.

    To sum up: Poor console port, don't buy.    … Expand
  20. kbx
    Oct 8, 2016
    3
    What a disapointment. You know which part of this game is good? Soundtrack, only soundtrack. But you know what? They ddidnt make it so kudos to somebody else. Everything else looks cheap, dated and from the start you know you are not playing AAA game. This game looks like it was made by some small studio somewhere in asia.
  21. MalistiX
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    Ok so it has a 30FPS lock, crashes fequently and looks worse then anything I have played in years, wow this is a dissapointment. Do not buy this game!!
  22. DissTurbo
    Oct 8, 2016
    5
    *CRUDE FACTS BASED REVIEW*

    Great story, great pacing, great atmosphere of the city. Yet, Mafia 3 does not feel like Mafia. It could very well be called New Bordeaux (as the city IS the main character) and sold as new IP. It has some fantastic moments which are unfortunately obscured by clunky gameplay and inexcusable poor porting of the inherently console game. +city! +story    *CRUDE FACTS BASED REVIEW*

    Great story, great pacing, great atmosphere of the city. Yet, Mafia 3 does not feel like Mafia. It could very well be called New Bordeaux (as the city IS the main character) and sold as new IP. It has some fantastic moments which are unfortunately obscured by clunky gameplay and inexcusable poor porting of the inherently console game.

    +city!
    +story
    +atmosphere (music, attention to detail, cars, tunes, people, setting)
    - IT IS NOT MAFIA game although props to Hangar 13 for trying something new and innovative in terms of historic setting
    - wonky mechanics and mouse/keyboard control
    - butchered port for PC (no graphical options, antialiasing making game look super blurry, 30fps lock is plainly disrespectful for pc community, crashes)

    Just another developer showing that PC gaming has to be downgraded to the lowest common denominator...Please, learn from CD Projekt Red and Witcher 3

    I really really really wanted to like this game, well, I do like it in small doses but it is frankly impossible to get immersed into fantastic story Hangar 13 concocted due to sheer number of technical issues plaguing the PC version.

    Really disappointed with Mafia 3. Please respect PC community and finish your product guys (so now, 2 days after release when the game got negative reviews you plan to unlock the framerate? Like that could not have been thought of prior to release).

    *note* I do understand there is patch coming but you have to judge the product as it's shipped.    … Expand
  23. coffi
    Oct 8, 2016
    1
    One of the worst ports of the year. It would only be a slightly above average game at best if it was a stellar port, but as it is it's garbage. Options ported straight from console with vsync and resolution options added. Pop up galore. Muddy textures. Horrible upscaling. 30fps frame rate cap. I'm playing in 2560x1080 and all the cutscenes and menus are cropped, and I've got it good.One of the worst ports of the year. It would only be a slightly above average game at best if it was a stellar port, but as it is it's garbage. Options ported straight from console with vsync and resolution options added. Pop up galore. Muddy textures. Horrible upscaling. 30fps frame rate cap. I'm playing in 2560x1080 and all the cutscenes and menus are cropped, and I've got it good. Apparently for many people playing in ultrawide the game is unplayable. I wish I'd bought it on Steam, cause I would have returned it after one hour.… Expand
  24. PhatMonkey
    Oct 8, 2016
    5
    Pains me to say this, I know the game is locked at 30FPS, that is not my main issue, the issue is that the game does hold at 30 but it stutters, it stutters badly, I do not know if it is because I have a 144hz monitor and I am noticing it more, its not playable in this state for me, such a shame.
    The game graphics are ok, not 2016 worthy and here's another kicker, it seems upscaled from    Pains me to say this, I know the game is locked at 30FPS, that is not my main issue, the issue is that the game does hold at 30 but it stutters, it stutters badly, I do not know if it is because I have a 144hz monitor and I am noticing it more, its not playable in this state for me, such a shame.
    The game graphics are ok, not 2016 worthy and here's another kicker, it seems upscaled from 720p which could be the blur everyone is reporting, people are asking for an AA option, but realistically only a texture pack is going to fix it.

    This is clearly a game for consoles that has been ported at the last min for PC with no love, care or attention, truly shocking, Hanger 13 should be ashamed of themselves right now, I would...

    i7 5960x / Titan X (2) Maxwel / 64gDDR4 / Win 10 64bit    … Expand
  25. xpxt
    Oct 8, 2016
    4
    This is a good game, but not the Mafia. Riding disgusting. I added one point for great music. Shooting is boring and uninteresting. I'm not going to blame the schedule. Almost nothing has changed since the last part.

    The plot is simply repeating the robbery from GTA V, and the story itself seemed charged with GTA SA. We're playing for a black guy who grabs areas. I was waiting for    This is a good game, but not the Mafia. Riding disgusting. I added one point for great music. Shooting is boring and uninteresting. I'm not going to blame the schedule. Almost nothing has changed since the last part.

    The plot is simply repeating the robbery from GTA V, and the story itself seemed charged with GTA SA.

    We're playing for a black guy who grabs areas. I was waiting for this game and placed his hopes. Sadly they did not materialize.    … Expand
  26. shArk87
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    I'm on a GTX 960 and i'm just disgusted at how this game was released. While Mafia 2 was a beautiful title, excellent optimization and Mafia 3 just plain the opposite. What heck did the devs think about capping it at 30FPS? And these huge FPS drops, what is going on with PC games? Forza horizon 3, No Mans Sky, now this..
    I already asked for a refund and mark my word i'm gonna spread this    I'm on a GTX 960 and i'm just disgusted at how this game was released. While Mafia 2 was a beautiful title, excellent optimization and Mafia 3 just plain the opposite. What heck did the devs think about capping it at 30FPS? And these huge FPS drops, what is going on with PC games? Forza horizon 3, No Mans Sky, now this..
    I already asked for a refund and mark my word i'm gonna spread this to all my friends, social network and my youtube subscribers already got a video which every single one of them are pissed at 2K Games.
    What a POS of a game, honestly...    … Expand
  27. Kellogs1911
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    A really poor console port and definitely not acceptable for a game in the year 2016. I can't recommend it to anyone at the moment.

    Pros: You can refund the game.

    Cons: Everything else.
  28. MatoBoost
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    So, game is really, really poor console port, textures are probably from Xbox One version and even with GTX 1070 and i5 3570K on 4,2 GHz I got FPS drops down to 24 when every object farther than 10 meters looked like from 2006 game. Don't bother buying it, it has no gameplay mechanics from Mafia 1 and 2, its just go there, shoot everything and continue with this. Best definition is GTA 5So, game is really, really poor console port, textures are probably from Xbox One version and even with GTX 1070 and i5 3570K on 4,2 GHz I got FPS drops down to 24 when every object farther than 10 meters looked like from 2006 game. Don't bother buying it, it has no gameplay mechanics from Mafia 1 and 2, its just go there, shoot everything and continue with this. Best definition is GTA 5 wannabe. #Trashia3… Expand
  29. Veska
    Oct 8, 2016
    5
    It isnt Mafia game....Realistic driving? Nope, every car is same. Cops? Stupid and dont care about your speed etc. AI? Stupid. Vietnam eyes renthgen from NUKE war? Yes. Sountrack? Really good. Story? Around 6 hours and yes, good, but in 1st Mafia was the best story, 2nd Mafia still better. Graphic? Just like GTA IV. Shadows? Maybe next time. FPS locker? For now, yes 30 fps with fps drops.It isnt Mafia game....Realistic driving? Nope, every car is same. Cops? Stupid and dont care about your speed etc. AI? Stupid. Vietnam eyes renthgen from NUKE war? Yes. Sountrack? Really good. Story? Around 6 hours and yes, good, but in 1st Mafia was the best story, 2nd Mafia still better. Graphic? Just like GTA IV. Shadows? Maybe next time. FPS locker? For now, yes 30 fps with fps drops. AA and other? Maybe, but game just looks ugly. SLI support? Nope.

    It isnt Mafia game, it just like GTA met Watch Dogs and had baby. Ugly baby. And main hero is sympathetic as syphilis.    … Expand
  30. makama025
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    24 hours upon acquisition, still can't even launch the game or get even past the launcher. Tried everything; launching from the .exe, updating both Windows and my graphic card drivers, etc. Still, no hope. 30 FPS capping is ridiculous. Been playing with a friend's and AI is just unfitting for 2016. A true scam. Do NOT buy any 2K game in the future, this is just a fraud. Took a day off from24 hours upon acquisition, still can't even launch the game or get even past the launcher. Tried everything; launching from the .exe, updating both Windows and my graphic card drivers, etc. Still, no hope. 30 FPS capping is ridiculous. Been playing with a friend's and AI is just unfitting for 2016. A true scam. Do NOT buy any 2K game in the future, this is just a fraud. Took a day off from work to play and I haven't been able yet.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    60
    Mafia III isn’t necessarily a bad game, but it is definitely not a true heir to the Mafia series. The story is rich and the gameplay is satisfying (although it’s nothing special), but having played the previous games in the series (especially the first one), I never felt like I was playing a Mafia game.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 8, 2017
    60
    The story and characters are excellent and the game is enjoyable, but the open world detracts from the experience rather than adding to it.
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  3. games(TM)
    Dec 18, 2016
    60
    The story and characters are excellent and the game is enjoyable, but the open world detracts from the experience rather than adding to it. [Issue#257, p.62]
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