Mafia III

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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1740 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 349 out of 1740
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  3. Negative: 1,004 out of 1740
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  1. Milb3
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    Wonderfull game, great story, perfect voice acting. The story so far is brilliant and the combat is fun. The visuals are outdated, but i dont mind that:)
  2. abasche
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    I have no idea why people hate this game.

    -Fantastic, deep storyline -Outstanding graphics -Little to no glitches or bugs that I've found (80 hours of play) -TONS of awesome weapons, combat is very rewarding as you can go stealth or loud -Even if you shoot someone, they may still roll around on the ground in pain and you can put them out of their misery (realistic) -Who you side    I have no idea why people hate this game.

    -Fantastic, deep storyline
    -Outstanding graphics
    -Little to no glitches or bugs that I've found (80 hours of play)
    -TONS of awesome weapons, combat is very rewarding as you can go stealth or loud
    -Even if you shoot someone, they may still roll around on the ground in pain and you can put them out of their misery (realistic)
    -Who you side with for factions (3 choices) influences your unlocks, game difficulty, etc
    -A DLC where you literally create and develop a pot growing op!

    The whole premise of this game is fighting against white supremacy, killing racist jackholes and creating mayhem for them. What's not to love?    … Expand
  3. bwheatley
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    This game is a worthy successor to the past 2 games. The story actually feels more immersive to me then the second game did. The soundtrack makes driving around in your car enjoyable. The driving can feel a little gamey, but there is a toggle to turn on realistic driving.

    The patch also fixed a lot of my minor gripes. I'm very happy with this game so far. Well done team!
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. Axtwa
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Es un juego con un excelentes bugs, con sillas voladoras, policías que no te ven con un arma en la mano aunque pases delantes de ellos y por las risas que me echo le he dado un 10, así sin vaselina.
  7. Pitonas
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Game is Farcry (sneaking up with knife) in an urban environment fused with GTA/Saints Row (capture districts of town)... Enjoyed it thoroughly... Could be renamed to '100 ways to stab one in the neck', lol...
  8. hanibrl
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    to be honest this is the worst game i ever played since GTA 2 , i dont even believe that who did this game are real developers !!! if they are , they should quit making games forever or even they should be put in to a trial for being this arrogant after testing the game and distributing it . **** you Hangar 13, **** you 2K Games, all you motha****ers !!!
  9. Lokidos
    May 20, 2020
    10
    I had a bad opinion when it first released...Gotta say that now after 4 years that ive retried playing it i find this game is a dope! I enjoy every moment of it. Music ,enviroment , gun shooting all i wanted.
  10. Ohad123
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    game is fun and the story is good so far, only problem is that 30FPS lock and low textures.
    do yourself a favor wait for the patch don't skip on this game.
  11. PedroBatista91
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has more beautiful tracks and soundtrack of the games, however, as the repetitive memories, in addition to the bugs and existing flaws, which have hampered the experience of the game in its launch period. With over 200hrs played on Steam, I can tell you a bit about it.

    Maybe if the game was released with all the dlc's and optimizations not only on the consoles, but also on the PC's, the third game in the series would have a greater acceptance of the public; And because of the story and its soundtrack, I end up playing countless times for the FUN that the game has brought. I hope for a sequel with John Donovan as the protagonist, whoever finished the game knows what I'm talking about.    … Expand
  12. Undersilence
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    I loved the Story for this game. being huge fan of the 1st and 2nd i believe they topped those with the 3rd. After the update and allowing unlimited FPS or 30/60, definitely has helped. use a 1070GTX all maxed out on the graphics, the game looks damn awesome.
  13. Krille
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    I found this game to be one of my favorites of all time. The story, missions, personalities, acting, beautiful and big world, driving late 60's American cars, combat. Yes, I really enjoyed the game. By the time I was playing, most of the bugs were patched. I could see some in rare occasions, but they didn't bother me that much. I played it at around 75 FPS. And the game was long, 37 hoursI found this game to be one of my favorites of all time. The story, missions, personalities, acting, beautiful and big world, driving late 60's American cars, combat. Yes, I really enjoyed the game. By the time I was playing, most of the bugs were patched. I could see some in rare occasions, but they didn't bother me that much. I played it at around 75 FPS. And the game was long, 37 hours did it take me to get trough the main Story. On the other hand, I was disappointed in Just Cause, it being to short and repetitive. I always buy games when the price has dropped a bit, and in this occasion I think it was a good idea, with the game having a lot of issues on release. It's a shame that this gem of a game, with a lot of good content, was released before issues were figured out. I guess the rating would be completely different then.… Expand
  14. Rockford20
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, Had lot of fun completing the missions. The car racing was funn too.
    It's feels really good to drive around the city.
    Graphics are amazing
    It's more of steatlh kill game    … Expand
  15. nasiresco600
    May 9, 2018
    10
    I have been playing this game for months. I am really enjoying the way the story is going and the paths that you can take. This game deserves a lot better of a score than what I see. I dont know why reviewers are soo toxic. This game gives you a lot to do and multiple paths. Its not perfect but what is. Its fun and makes you feel like you are in control of this world. I dont know whatI have been playing this game for months. I am really enjoying the way the story is going and the paths that you can take. This game deserves a lot better of a score than what I see. I dont know why reviewers are soo toxic. This game gives you a lot to do and multiple paths. Its not perfect but what is. Its fun and makes you feel like you are in control of this world. I dont know what these people are talking about this is one of my favorite games Ive played in years.… Expand
  16. LVL_35_BOSS
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    that´s how mafia works
    lvl 1 crook ------> lvl 35 boss
    my review mush be 75 caracters long so i diceded to fill the review with a carrot cake recipe 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315g) 1 cup granulated sugar (200g) 1 cup light or dark brown sugar* tightly packed (200g) 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. 1/2    that´s how mafia works
    lvl 1 crook ------> lvl 35 boss
    my review mush be 75 caracters long so i diceded to fill the review with a carrot cake recipe

    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315g)
    1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
    1 cup light or dark brown sugar* tightly packed (200g)
    1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
    1 teaspoon baking powder.
    1 teaspoon salt.
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.    … Expand
  17. ondrej_aiden
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    actually the best game i have ever played. I really enjoy the story, gameplay should be better, but it is still funny. Riding is funny too. And the best thing about this game is soundtrack. I enjoy every song in this game. And DLC Sign of times is funny too.
  18. MorbidFable
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    On release, this game had lots of glaring issues with its PC port but many of which were ironed out.

    The games story is excellent and compelling. Every single character has a personality and is engaging. The DLC is enriching to the story without changing it, however one of rather outlandish, well two really, but one much more so. I enjoyed every second of it and went back several    On release, this game had lots of glaring issues with its PC port but many of which were ironed out.

    The games story is excellent and compelling. Every single character has a personality and is engaging. The DLC is enriching to the story without changing it, however one of rather outlandish, well two really, but one much more so.

    I enjoyed every second of it and went back several times since. Its a masterpiece and has been cleaned up significantly since release. Its worth playing if you never have.    … Expand
  19. ItzHexie
    May 8, 2021
    10
    I loved the game, the story is amazing, sure it has some bugs but still I'm glad that I played it
  20. knarrenheinz14
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Underrated Masterpiece. Amazing combat, amazing aesthetics, amazing gameplay, amazing story.
  21. Smaileri
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Довольно недооценённая игра. Графика, точнее именно отрисовка персонажей ОЧЕНЬ реалистична, катсцены, мимика, анимации - всё это на высоте.
    Геймплей подкачал, сюжет неплох, атмосфера конфетка, сама игра очень хорошая
  22. TheSpeeddeerr
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Hair raising story i get the chills just thinking about it. Very cinematic cutscenes... The car mechanics lack the refinement so does the optimisation.
  23. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  24. lazerpuma
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    This game is so much better than the reviews are making it out to be. The atmosphere the developers created in their version of New Orleans, LA is magical, and maintains a creepy other-worldliness undertone akin to the Louisiana atomosphere of True Detective Season 1 and parts of NOLA itself if you've ever had the privilege of visiting. The locales and architecture are diverse, the storyThis game is so much better than the reviews are making it out to be. The atmosphere the developers created in their version of New Orleans, LA is magical, and maintains a creepy other-worldliness undertone akin to the Louisiana atomosphere of True Detective Season 1 and parts of NOLA itself if you've ever had the privilege of visiting. The locales and architecture are diverse, the story is very interesting (more so than GTA V in my opinion), and the driving (especially in simulation mode) is much, much better than the driving in GTA V -- cars feel heavy and you can drift and fishtale around corners -- think DRIVER for PSone. I was not alive in the 60s, but I appreciate that the developers were able to create an experience that is evocative of an equally magical and dangerous era. As most open world games take place in the present day, they lose the fantasy element that this game has going in its favor. Also, even locked at 30 frames, it looks incredible and plays just fine on a capable PC. If you have the capability to play at 60 fps with the setting bumped up, it looks better than GTA V in my opinion.… Expand
  25. twkonefal
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    First off, many of the reviews on here are from the initial release of the game. Many updates have come since which addressed most of the issues people experienced. So, to get a good picture of what this game is like, I'd suggest skipping over reviews of people complaining about performance, crashes, and related issues.

    As for my review, I LOVED playing this game. Yes, some of the    First off, many of the reviews on here are from the initial release of the game. Many updates have come since which addressed most of the issues people experienced. So, to get a good picture of what this game is like, I'd suggest skipping over reviews of people complaining about performance, crashes, and related issues.

    As for my review, I LOVED playing this game. Yes, some of the game-play was a little repetitive, but the story. The story in this game was wonderful and I was completely taken in by it. I really connected with Clay and while the game was a little rough around the edges, that didn't actually take away from it actual enjoyment.

    Many people complained about not having fast-travel. Why would you want to fast travel when you can run around, steal any vehicle, and just drive? It's one of the most fun parts of the game. The soundtrack was also spectacular and cemented you into the era and location.

    This game has a real atmosphere.    … Expand
  26. FabioFisher
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Excelent playability!! Amazing cars, soundtrack and characters. Not boring side missions!!
  27. Cruddi
    Oct 7, 2016
    9
    I have only managed to grab 1 - 2 hours worth of play time and I was hoping to stick 8 in before I review this game, but the vast abmount of negitive reviews have forced my hand to give a honest average gamer review.

    Graphics seem great, yea they could be better but can't they always? Soundtrack is fantastic and catchy Story so far seems well writen and well characterised I feel    I have only managed to grab 1 - 2 hours worth of play time and I was hoping to stick 8 in before I review this game, but the vast abmount of negitive reviews have forced my hand to give a honest average gamer review.

    Graphics seem great, yea they could be better but can't they always?

    Soundtrack is fantastic and catchy

    Story so far seems well writen and well characterised I feel for clay already and I still haven't hit upon the meat and bones of the game yet.

    As for the rest of the game i haven't really got to the side objectives and taking Sal apart so i can't say anything about it which is a shame.

    Driving mechanics are serviceable I've switched to simulation and the car now feels heavy and more realistic and as for the shooting mechanics although Clay was a soldier he hasn't got the pin point accuracy of max payne because of this it feels a little more authentic with the gun fights, you won't be popping headshots left and right you will be forced to ground as you are not a bullet sponge this helps make the shooting feel tense rather than just filler, the guns so far have a nice heavy feel and the death animations of the other guys are well animated.

    Now for the nasty stuff, the game had ramdomly shut with no error message only once in my play through and when I was loading up the game i was unable to set the boarder because i couldn't see any button prompts I had to wait till i got into the game to do so (not that major i know but still an issue i came aross)

    Lastly a level headed view of gaming on PC in 201X, games are coming out quicker and sooner then ever before this is because they can cut corners and "patch it later" just like this 30FPS lock that has got all the gaming snobs in a fuss, granted we've spent alot on our gaming PCs but we've been told it WILL be patched in soon, the game is more than playable at 30FPS ANY game is playable at 30FPS so don't let that put you off of a brilliant game at this moment I am going to score it a sold 9 because I am blown away by the game in this short window, but over time I might change my score.    … Expand
  28. SofaTrooper
    Oct 20, 2016
    9
    I'm enjoying mafia 3 even though it doesn't really feel like a mafia game but rather a good revenge story. If you go into this game expecting GTA or Witcher 3 content then you might want to wait until a sale, but if you like good stories and gun fights you will get a kick out of this game.
  29. crazyrussian65
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Very solid game. Combat is amazing IMO, much better than any other game I have played, very gruesome ad fun. The story is wonderful, like the other Mafia games. I won't spoil anything, but you really feel for Lincoln Clay, and the gnarly combat compliments it well. The graphics are "eh", but Hangar 13 focused on the story, and they're far from distracting. Looks like a very solid 2014Very solid game. Combat is amazing IMO, much better than any other game I have played, very gruesome ad fun. The story is wonderful, like the other Mafia games. I won't spoil anything, but you really feel for Lincoln Clay, and the gnarly combat compliments it well. The graphics are "eh", but Hangar 13 focused on the story, and they're far from distracting. Looks like a very solid 2014 game. I think people are either using extreme hyperbole, or are experiencing bugs, because this game certainly doesn't look bad at all. I have an intel core i5 with a gtx 770, and currently experience few bugs, none of which really interfere with my experience. Maybe don't buy this if your system isn't too good. Overall, very fun, looks fine, happy I got it. Maybe wait for price drop and bug fixes though.… Expand
  30. 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
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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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