Mafia

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  1. ChrisP.
    Mar 22, 2008
    10
    Probably one of the best games I have played. I don't know why everyone is complaining with XP. I have Windows XP Service Pack 2 and it works fine. Even though its been out for a long time, still worth getting it and playing it. Even after you beat the main game, there is still other parts of the game to finish before truly "beating" it.

    Definately a great game.
  2. Nuker
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Good: Gameplay, Story, Writing, Characters, Music, Setting, Atmosphere/Mood, Pacing

    Mixed: ---

    Bad: ---

    Masterpiece, definitely one of the best game i ever played (probably the best). Very addictive and fun.
  3. eialici
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    This is one of the few games that pulled me in to its story and actually made me care about the main characters as they progressed through their lives. I have had this game for over 11 years now and I still play it sometimes. Mainly for the story line and characters because I actually start to miss them after about a year or so.

    If i could give this game an 11 I would :-)
  4. Unurautare
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    The best game I've ever played so far, and probably one of the rare ones that's worth every penny. It has an original story that managed to captivate me as I advanced my criminal "career", good character stories, very good voice acting, good atmosphere, good game mechanics and car driving (an element which I really enjoyed about the game), good "cinematic", and good music that combine toThe best game I've ever played so far, and probably one of the rare ones that's worth every penny. It has an original story that managed to captivate me as I advanced my criminal "career", good character stories, very good voice acting, good atmosphere, good game mechanics and car driving (an element which I really enjoyed about the game), good "cinematic", and good music that combine to offer a movie type experience comparable to the one you get after seeing "The Godfather" or "Scarface". The game is from 2002 but I believe the graphics will always look nice, and when it appeared it had better graphics that the GTA games that were coming out at the time. It deserves a 10 because it's fun to play and offers me a lasting memory about it.… Expand
  5. Takipak58
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Great game of the original version, this edition even in 2002 is the best to date and has more content and access to the game's locations, compared to the rotten and cheap empty MAF-DE from 2020.
  6. Speed4Runs
    Dec 8, 2012
    7
    What a great game! An almost perfect game which is funny to play, but it also has a very good plot, very good graphics and excellent sound. Games like this will never be made again.
  7. hullhy
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    Mafia won't hold your hand. It will push you into action and laugh at you. Difficulty curve is very steep, but nothing that can't be passed. And for game made in 2002 by a then unknown studio, Mafia raised the gaming standard by a mile.
  8. TrueGameOpinion
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    One of the all time greatest games ever made with a compelling Mafioso story of a rags to riches taxi driver made mob man ... Tommy Angelo. With brandishing characters, an amazing story, and an immense open world for the time it was created in (2002) this game was easily way ahead of its time indeed! I remember playing this as a child and i was moved by how much you can do in the gameOne of the all time greatest games ever made with a compelling Mafioso story of a rags to riches taxi driver made mob man ... Tommy Angelo. With brandishing characters, an amazing story, and an immense open world for the time it was created in (2002) this game was easily way ahead of its time indeed! I remember playing this as a child and i was moved by how much you can do in the game along with its graphics for at the time was also ahead of its own league. Almost everything about the game is memorable and is polished to near perfection for the time it was released. Mafia:The City Of Lost Haven is a game that is misunderstood to many ... But is recognized heavily to the true gamers and fans of the franchise. A toast to a slice of videogame heaven! This is Mafia 1. *P.S. Can't wait for Mafia 3 it was confirmed today!*… Expand
  9. Frenetik
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    I cant really say anything else about this game that hasn't already been said in other comments. Its one of the best games ever made, with a mature plot and believable characters,in a time when PC games really stood out.
  10. ZickZak
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    Story, Graphics, Dialogues and I dont know what else were all perfect. I played this game last year again and even for 12 y/o game it still is very nice. At the time it was pure epic masterpiece.
  11. LIMH
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    This game is certainly in the running for 'Greatest game of all time', even to this day it holds up well, when you get an hour into the game it never lets you go.

    It's a true work of art, that despite it's faults of today still deserves a 10/10. Don't compare it to the GTA series, neither are to be compared, both are different experiences and is one you must try at least once in your    This game is certainly in the running for 'Greatest game of all time', even to this day it holds up well, when you get an hour into the game it never lets you go.

    It's a true work of art, that despite it's faults of today still deserves a 10/10. Don't compare it to the GTA series, neither are to be compared, both are different experiences and is one you must try at least once in your life.

    Do yourself a favour and pick up this gem, since there won't ever be a game quite like this.    … Expand
  12. YusufBey1453
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    As a gamer I say this game is my favorite game. I've played thousands of games all my life but none of them has ever had such an atmosphere. Of Course this is my subjective opinion.
  13. Koval1984CZ
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Naprosto dokonalá hra
    + grafika
    + engine
    + zvuk
    + hudba
    + obtížnost
    + demolice vozidel
    + příběh
    + délka hry na tu dobu
    + snaha o realizmus
    A mnoho dalšího
  14. Kolert
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Безусловно, одна из лучших игр не только на время выхода, но и спустя годы. Сюжет определенно захватит Ваше внимание. Он удивителен, непредсказуем и не оставит Вас равнодушным к происходящему в игре. Поклонникам трилогии Фрэнсиса Форда Коппола "Крестный отец" - рекомендую.Безусловно, одна из лучших игр не только на время выхода, но и спустя годы. Сюжет определенно захватит Ваше внимание. Он удивителен, непредсказуем и не оставит Вас равнодушным к происходящему в игре. Поклонникам трилогии Фрэнсиса Форда Коппола "Крестный отец" - рекомендую.
  15. hiyano3
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best edition as the original of 2002 in the best form today and always for all days of life time! A game for the ages! We loved the quality of games in those past years and were proud of it! This is the only version of the original MAFIA game !
  16. hegini2169
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    One game that is made as it should be to your liking that is nice to play today!

    Praise the developers of the 2000s!
  17. gamechanger123
    Sep 4, 2022
    0
    This game is unfortunately unplayable in 2022, terrible controls in like driving cars, buggy as hell, its so overrated this game come up in same year like gta vice city and i cant even compare this with vice city.
  18. Tomle1202
    Oct 2, 2022
    7
    MAFIA is a game of extreme spectrum: narratively one of the best, however gameplay-wise one of the worst.
  19. AndyPatterson96
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    Some of the shootouts and "that race" are punishingly difficult, but you'll want to persevere for a romantic and cinematic gangster tale that alludes to mafia movies like Once Upon a Time in America and Goodfellas. One of the greatest games to use the Grand Theft Auto clone format, and one of the earliest.
  20. don_tim
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Mafia will be my all time favorite game. The story was great and it had so many little mechanics that made it different from other games. for example the reloading system, were you always had to look if the magazine is empty before reloading. otherwise you lost the remaining ammo. this gave combat a strategic aspect, that (as far as i know) no game delivered till this day. i hope, they'llMafia will be my all time favorite game. The story was great and it had so many little mechanics that made it different from other games. for example the reloading system, were you always had to look if the magazine is empty before reloading. otherwise you lost the remaining ammo. this gave combat a strategic aspect, that (as far as i know) no game delivered till this day. i hope, they'll include this in the remake! when i think of mafia 1, i got nothing but love for this game 10/10… Expand
  21. Foobar707
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    The greatest game of all time! Peroid. I have been playing games since 1995. and i still have this one game with me till date. I sold everyone one of pc games after i played it even mafia 2 but this game wont just let me go!
  22. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    Great game, fun missions, but the big world has not much to do in it other than driving around
  23. lollapooza
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    The best game i have ever played and it has the best story out of all the games in history. So hyped for mafia 3, but i think this will remain at the best game of all time
  24. ShiftyDC
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    I think everyone knows about this piece of art. Absolute legend in the game industry. Story telling is better than in some AAA movies.

    This is my number 1 game and I would recommend it for sure!
  25. KurosakiCarlos
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Mafia for PC is a timeless game, It could have been launched in 2010 year and continue being the best game of the year. Awesome, really awesome game, one of the best ever, and probably the second best sandbox of the history after Red Dead Redemption. Brutal game. Brutal game.
  26. DonJuan086
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me this game is probably the best game ever created! Fantastic story with an awsome characters, great graphics in 2002 (even today in 2017 looks pretty and charming), incredible, briliant atmosphere of 30´s and amazing with lot of awsome details.. music, story, living city.. I love this game so much! 10/10… Expand
  27. IDavidSarkisyan
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    My favorite game on PC. In the game everything is worked out to the smallest details.
    Great atmosphere of the 30's.

    To all who have not played, I recommend doing this.
  28. Rapida716
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    The first mafia is a classic, even in 2018, the game is fun and cheerful. In some places, it is even hardcore, definitely taking to play and re-play.
  29. JaydenPickens
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    I haven't played this one in 10 years and decided to refresh my memory... what a good trip this was! Mafia is still a classic, that deserves a remaster/remake with better controls and graphics. Although some missions are annoying as hell and the controls leave a lot to be desired, I recommend this game for its amazing atmosphere, great characters and story. Pickens approves!
  30. DrawidsAR
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Норм сюжет, 10 на 10, топ лицо топ тело. Что еще сказать, минус только одни, открытый мир закрыт.
  31. Tomicsavo
    Mar 22, 2023
    3
    It was quite difficult, but I didn't give up, sometimes it's enjoyable, I definitely don't recommend it in 2022. I couldn't progress on mission 19 because it's buggy.
  32. Hochbichler
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Mafia is an action-adventure video game and a first game in the series of the same name. This game is a true gem, one of my favourite games of all times. Probably the most amazing aspect of Mafia, is the story of its creation. This game was conceived and created by a small team around Daniel Vavra, at the time a 25 year old Czech man with little experience in game development and noMafia is an action-adventure video game and a first game in the series of the same name. This game is a true gem, one of my favourite games of all times. Probably the most amazing aspect of Mafia, is the story of its creation. This game was conceived and created by a small team around Daniel Vavra, at the time a 25 year old Czech man with little experience in game development and no experience in leadership. The game was created with very limited budget. And yet the result is a game that means so much for so many. Lets look at the different aspects of the game. The story is just superb. It is original, unpredictable with a strong ending. And there is a message in the story, but no Hollywood, political propaganda of a message but rather actual genuine real world philosophic truth. The graphics was very good for the time and even if you play it today, it is not immersion breaking. The music is another great aspect of this game. Both the songs on the radio and the original theme music are brilliant and help to create the atmosphere of the 1930s so well. Same thing can be said about the various historically accurate cars in the game. And driving them is just pure pleasure. The driving system is pure simulation, something you almost never see in these kind of games. Plus the infamously difficult racing story minigame is also great. I would like to criticize this game for something, but honestly I cannot find anything wrong with it. The save system may not suit everyone, but I have no problems with it. Maybe there could be more of content like secondary quest (beside Bertone's quests, which are very good), but I cannot consider it a negative, that would be blaspheming. Obviously no microtransactions and no SJW politics in this game.

    This game was one of the first ones that truly amazed me. I play this game again and again every couple of years now and I am not going to stop anytime soon. Final Verdict: 97 %    … Expand
  33. CrusaderJP
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Excellent game based on film noir. The plot is a central pillar of this video game, but at the same time it is not a boring game. The shooting mechanics are much more interesting than in most games of this type (even current ones). The driving is quite realistic, adding a lot to the immersion in the story. It is an excellent game, highly recommended.
  34. feta234
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Best gangster game in my opinion. Story, hot scenes, voice acting, music, huge selection of cars from that period of time, police law system implemented in this game are unique, car destruction, npc will run out of ammo, and even you can run out of gasoline. I highly recommend getting this game.
    The only problems that you can run are technical issues, some ocasional bugs and missing    Best gangster game in my opinion. Story, hot scenes, voice acting, music, huge selection of cars from that period of time, police law system implemented in this game are unique, car destruction, npc will run out of ammo, and even you can run out of gasoline. I highly recommend getting this game.
    The only problems that you can run are technical issues, some ocasional bugs and missing soundtracks that were removed from the game due to licencing.    … Expand
  35. Zailer
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. This game contains cars that bend into any shape - 6 years before GTA IV did!
  36. Gendornan
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Мафия, что тут сказать, игровая классика. Даниэл Вавра преподнес свой стиль и получилась шикарная, реалистичная история про Мафию.
  37. Marchelo1988
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    If you combine impressive graphics (for 2002), a compelling story, a great open world environment (It has to be taken into account that this one was released prior to the ground-breaking GTA Vice City), good gameplay and diverse missions (from shooting to stealth to driving), you get one of the greatest games of the decade.
  38. Fejjk_
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Arguably one of the best story games in the history. Okay maybe combat and graphics are bit old but u need to play this game even in 2021.
    - great story
    - realistic
  39. Ah_2_to_ah
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    This is the best and only Mafia of the original game build!
    Put the modifications for the remaster on PC 2021 here:
    https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia

    -Enjoy!
  40. Freater
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing classic mafia story. Well written charakters. Still the best Mafia game I've ever played.
  41. llolol4
    Jul 13, 2004
    10
    It is a best game I've ever played.Graphics are amazing,the gameplay is brilliant.I was all in game when I've played it.
  42. pietrorag
    Mar 5, 2013
    10
    Simply the most epic game I've ever played. The plot, the graphic, the music, the message. This game was so far ahead the other games in these years, and it provided a lot of hours of beautiful gameplay to me and my friend.
  43. Edward048
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    People must stop compare every TPS shooter game with GTA, it's a bit annoying that if some game is not like GTA then must be bad? -NO! This game is a MASTERPIECE! If you are a true gamer and you played "MAFIA" you will know this game is great a real masterpiece as I said.
    Yes it's linear but hey it's a game from 2002 you must compare that too. The story is the best among all    People must stop compare every TPS shooter game with GTA, it's a bit annoying that if some game is not like GTA then must be bad? -NO! This game is a MASTERPIECE! If you are a true gamer and you played "MAFIA" you will know this game is great a real masterpiece as I said.
    Yes it's linear but hey it's a game from 2002 you must compare that too. The story is the best among all mafia/gangster games. Now the year is 2014, more then 12 years has passed when MAFIA came out and it's still the best mafia/gangster game you can play. Other thing the graphics are great for a 2002 game! This game really deserves 10/10 score!    … Expand
  44. Marick
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    How to start ... for me, this game is a masterpiece. This game gives me a feeling like no other game does not succeed. My guess is that the game has all that well developed. Honestly, I have not done just once, but 2-3 times.

    "The guy who wants too much risks losing absolutely everything. Of course, the guy who wants too little from life might not get anything at all." - Thomas Angelo
  45. Steeldude
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    Great story, great characters, great music, great voice acting, simply a great game.
    It's quite difficult and certain parts are annoying (such as the Lucas Bertone missions), but it's an awesome game that puts all GTA titles to shame.
  46. ElPitooo
    Apr 12, 2013
    10
    The best game ever made. Brilliant story-line, very good graphics, good soundtrack, which is one of the best in video game history, brilliant made characters and many more thinks which players love in this game
  47. Budget_Security
    Jul 5, 2014
    8
    Very high production values and feels like an excellent film, complete with sweeping soundtrack. It is not fair to say this is just GTA set in the '30s, it is better and more serious. Although the open world city is huge (larger than say GTA 4), this is not an "open world/sandbox" game. You go from one linear mission to the next, and thats fine as the story is interesting and so wellVery high production values and feels like an excellent film, complete with sweeping soundtrack. It is not fair to say this is just GTA set in the '30s, it is better and more serious. Although the open world city is huge (larger than say GTA 4), this is not an "open world/sandbox" game. You go from one linear mission to the next, and thats fine as the story is interesting and so well presented. This game comes from a time when things were not dumbed down for the casual console crowd - this is mostly good, but some things are quite difficult and unforgiving compared to today's games. This is still very much worth playing in 2014+ if you have not yet, despite the shortcomings of of being over 10 years old.… Expand
  48. Cyper
    Apr 22, 2013
    10
    This game was obviously ahead of its time. The atmopshere, the mission design, the story, the music, the setting... Everything seems to blend together. The game's weak part is the freeroaming aspect. Many people compare Mafia to GTA but it is really more common with The Getaway series, but even then, it is much different. BY FAR one of the best games I ever have played.
  49. Mallshalay
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    I was totally amazed by the story. Just loved the retrospective way of telling it. I've played it dozens of times and I must say I really like the difficulty because it's not as easy as games these days.
  50. Flack007
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    It's still the best game ever. Have you tried these new games like GTA, Watch Dogs, Sleeping Dogs, Driver and so on? Now you must say that Mafia is much better. The people from studio which maked this game really cared about fans, they wanted to hear their opinions. Love the story and of course graphics. Czech republic rules.
  51. ovi_bz
    Feb 21, 2011
    10
    You can put 100 on this movie without hesitation. I've played it 4 times. It is the ultimate; it's the supreme game. I'm loving it!
  52. Raudius
    Apr 8, 2012
    10
    Things to know about this game:
    -Its linear (as linear as it gets).
    -Its Sandbox (but NOT like GTA) -It WAS MADE IN 2002 I say this, because i hear people complain about the graphics being dated, the game not being like GTA, and the speed limit being 40mph. But if you actually think about it. The game is not like GTA, because for one it is linear, and most importantly, unlike GTA, Mafias    Things to know about this game:
    -Its linear (as linear as it gets).
    -Its Sandbox (but NOT like GTA)
    -It WAS MADE IN 2002

    I say this, because i hear people complain about the graphics being dated, the game not being like GTA, and the speed limit being 40mph.
    But if you actually think about it. The game is not like GTA, because for one it is linear, and most importantly, unlike GTA, Mafias "main bit" is the story. A well writ, well directed movie. A movie where YOU play as the main character.

    With that out of the way, Id like to say that while I played, the main thing that pushed me to continue through is the "whats gonna happen next". Maybe I wasn't too much into the actual gameplay, but I can say I really was into the game.
    The gameplay maybe did lack a little something, but if you complain about that you're just missing the point.

    The "speed limit" is 40 mph but you can go over that by just putting your foot down. Do expect a fine or two though. You also get fines from destroying road posts and skipping traffic lights.
    Handling is a bit tricky at first, specially with the worse cars, but you start getting used to it and since the game is based in quite a range of years, new better cars are made which you get to drive.

    Mafia doesn't seem to have a defined "difficulty curve" (where the game gets progressively harder), instead missions vary substantially, but that is quite satisfying since you sometimes get very easy missions right after finishing some very hard ones. I personally found the first mission quite hard since I wasn't used to the driving and your car is considerably slower.

    The story as I said is very well told and contains all the "cliches" you might expect from an Italian Mafia game/movie/book. The game was just what i was hoping and I don't see why people would criticise such a fine piece work.
    Murder, car chases, guns, torture, cars, prohibition, gambling, love, betrayal... exactly what I would expect from a game that chose "Mafia" as its title.    … Expand
  53. pedro89
    Nov 24, 2013
    10
    Mafia is simply the best game I ever played. It was released on 2002, eleven years ago, and it still seems to have been released yesterday. The cars, the people, the story, the atmosphere... when I play it, I suddenly time-travel to the 1930's. I almost feel the fear on other people, the weight os the car in my hands, and the rain falling all around me, as I risk my life for the SalieriMafia is simply the best game I ever played. It was released on 2002, eleven years ago, and it still seems to have been released yesterday. The cars, the people, the story, the atmosphere... when I play it, I suddenly time-travel to the 1930's. I almost feel the fear on other people, the weight os the car in my hands, and the rain falling all around me, as I risk my life for the Salieri family. There will never be another game like it. The attention to detail while developing this game was absolutely amazing. There are no repeated textures on buildings, they're all different, cars can run out of gas, and the gas tank can hit by bullets, you can get fined if you drive over the speed limit, or if you pass a red-light. Police will arrest you if they see a gun. In other games, you can do illegal things, but in this game, you FEEL that you are doing illegal things. I think metacritic should get an eleventh score, so that we could accurately score this game.… Expand
  54. Chaser
    Aug 25, 2005
    10
    Its the best game i ever seen. even now in 2005 it remains to be the best game in my chart, and Bricouler, i'll tell yuo why the "handling is poor" and so on and so on... because the game is VERY simular to real life, and they obviosly did the cars very real as well and... EXCUSE ME???? "like in GTA where u have a chance to fight them??? Once u fight them, the wanted level gets Its the best game i ever seen. even now in 2005 it remains to be the best game in my chart, and Bricouler, i'll tell yuo why the "handling is poor" and so on and so on... because the game is VERY simular to real life, and they obviosly did the cars very real as well and... EXCUSE ME???? "like in GTA where u have a chance to fight them??? Once u fight them, the wanted level gets higher and higher! whilst in Mafia u have a chance to hide form them. This game has the best graphics, music, gameplay and story i've ever seen.… Expand
  55. Hunterpalang
    Aug 23, 2012
    10
    The best game ever.The most realistic game in its time,great story,exciting missions and gunshots,with a new driving system and detailed cars and at last the best graphic in its time....
  56. von_Werra
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    Un juego impecable argumentalmente hablando, con personajes con carisma que logran la inmersión completa del jugador. Sin tener en cuenta que fue lanzado en 2002, artísticamente formidable porque logra recrear con mimo los detalles de la ciudad y sus alrededores; sonidos realistas de la misma como fiel recreación de la vida de cualquier metrópoli. Mafia es sinUn juego impecable argumentalmente hablando, con personajes con carisma que logran la inmersión completa del jugador. Sin tener en cuenta que fue lanzado en 2002, artísticamente formidable porque logra recrear con mimo los detalles de la ciudad y sus alrededores; sonidos realistas de la misma como fiel recreación de la vida de cualquier metrópoli. Mafia es sin duda alguna un balance perfecto entre guión y juego: una obra maestra.… Expand
  57. DanteTheCynic
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    While the game undoubtedly has a slower start, it is TOTALLY worth it. Lost Heaven is a beautiful period piece that feels like an actual, living world. The gameplay is nice, and not easy either. It's a MUST BUY for any fan of open world games, crime dramas, or shooters.
  58. Foxophus
    Jun 2, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best games of my childhood.I remember every dialogue from the game.
    I don't think if theres any problem with story or graphics they both are awesome.Back in these days when there was only Directx 8.I will never forgive this game.Its still inside my brain
  59. lynxx
    Jun 6, 2014
    8
    Sure, let's compare a game to GTA V when it has 11 years between them... And Mafia II the sequel, many years later. It's not the game's problem if you suck. "Doesn't tell you how to go..." This is not a COD fanboy game with GPS dude... 1930... "Racing Car thing very hard" No problem at all with that. Easiest mission in the game in my opinion. The fact that you are too young and "weak" toSure, let's compare a game to GTA V when it has 11 years between them... And Mafia II the sequel, many years later. It's not the game's problem if you suck. "Doesn't tell you how to go..." This is not a COD fanboy game with GPS dude... 1930... "Racing Car thing very hard" No problem at all with that. Easiest mission in the game in my opinion. The fact that you are too young and "weak" to finish the game because it's much harder than the **** out now doesn't make the game bad. It makes you WEAK! So stop whining and finish it.. This game is very impressive. 2002...… Expand
  60. BernhardF
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    My all-time favourite game! Honest! Okay, so yes, its a bit like GTA. Or rather, GTA is a bit like Mafia... This is MILES more fun. Everything about this game is fantastic. It has an excellent storyline, there are miles of roads and alleys to explore, and the music gives it a fantastic atmosphere. Then there's the cars. These are fantastic look-alikes of real 1930s cars with small My all-time favourite game! Honest! Okay, so yes, its a bit like GTA. Or rather, GTA is a bit like Mafia... This is MILES more fun. Everything about this game is fantastic. It has an excellent storyline, there are miles of roads and alleys to explore, and the music gives it a fantastic atmosphere. Then there's the cars. These are fantastic look-alikes of real 1930s cars with small changes. All (with the exception of the Ulver Airstream) have that coolness present in the real thing. This game gets even more fun if you add a steering wheel! Yay! Drifting in a Ford Model T (or Bolt Ace in-game)! Okay, so first, the things I really loved: The cars- the great majority of the cars are fantastic computer realisations of the real thing. The physics (both with the driving and the crashing) and damage systems are impressive for a 2002 game- one of my friends actually refused to believe a game this old could be this detailed. There are really cool little features as well, such as working mile counters. I'm sure that the car becomes more sluggish the more miles it has done... Also, there are some really cool cars to collect in the subquests and Freeride Extreme. 2) The music- the inclusion of 30s music rounds off the feel of the game. 3) The weaponry- a nice selection of period weapons with acceptable performance. Also, it's nice to see that the AI weapons have the same performance as your own. There are also some random "special" weapons that can be found. !!SPOILER WARNING!! My favourite has got to be in the mission "Better Get Used to It"- if you stop by the crashed truck in the car chase and attack the guy there, he picks up a plank. Kill him and you can pick it up and use it. /SPOILER 4) The scenery- some lovely buildings and items from the 1930s. 5)The racing level- honestly, this thing should be more exploited by the game developers- you know, add more tracks, a choice of any of the ai cars, and a decent 30s racing game is done... 6) The voice acting- this is of great quality, and expressive. Lipsynching is good as well for a 2002 game. Now the things I didn't like: 1) The driving everywhere- after a while, driving gets boring. You go to see Lucas, and then you are told by your friend "I'm beat, drop me off at the bar first". so you drive to the bar, then back. "Hi Lucas..." "Oh, hey Tommy, go to the street by the bar and pick up my friend will you, then drive him to the hospital up the road from here...". Erm, hello designers, maybe by changing the order of these kind of things the game would be, I don't know, less tedious? 2) The Ulver Airstream- somehow, with all the fantastic looking cars in the game, it appears the graphics designers took a day off for this one. The fantastic Chrysler Airflow, a beautiful car, and a design icon, has been totally ruined in its conversion to Mafia. Moving the lights to the wings, removing the big radiator, and making the car available in only the colours "No-detail Blue" and "Vomit Green" has made such a great car ugly. 3) The autosave feature- okay, this has some good points, such as the fact that it makes the game challenging, but sometimes, it becomes annoying. For instance, in one mission, I spent 15 minutes driving to the location of the next objective, then just after the cutscene my friend Paulie gets out of the car, runs in front of a tram, gets flattened and dies... result? I have to do all the driving again. 4) The bugs. This game has a great many bugs for some unknown reason. These include: lorry driver AI - for some reason, lorries will just randomly stop on places such as bridges, and the driver will just walk off. And not come back. Ever. Then there's the wierd one with the cops. If one of the cop car's doors is blocked, the cops will throw each other out of the car repeatedly, until it drives you insane and you walk over and tommygun them. Then there are the invisible walls that occasionally appear if you do something that the designers didnt want you to do, like drive over a hill into the air at 150MPH and go flying, then crash into a big wall of nothing... And the cops sometimes seem a little overenthusiastic. They will chase you for going 0.000000001 MPH over the speed limit, and they will go crazy if you are on a junction as the light changes. 5) My last complaint- there is no draw distance option without modding. So really big buildings that should be visible for miles just "appear", as do cars and people that should be visible. Overall however, I loved this game for its immersive feel, fantastic storyline, and overall great quality.… Expand
  61. Mario_Luigi
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best PC games so far. The atmosphere is movie-like. There are few ways to complete some missions. Among the scenery you can just walk/ride trough the wonderful city and take screenshots. the whole story is worth movie to be made. And the music! Maybe the best soundtrack ever. Cars - best riding experience ever - spoiler! (transmission can get broken; you can't unlock all cars when the game starts; first you should start the engine; speed limiter; manual/automatic transmission and even more). SO, the game is realistic, beautiful and 100% masterpiece.… Expand
  62. Tim
    Jun 8, 2006
    10
    I think this is one of the best ever third person shooter games to come out. A note to those who complain about the slowness of the cars, ahem in reality the cars back in the 1930s were actually a lot slower.. jeez get real this is not Need For Speed. And there are plenty of mods available.
  63. Edvin048
    Aug 13, 2011
    9
    Mafia:The City of Lost Heaven is a great game! The graphics are not the best but if you see this game was made a pretty long time ago,like 9 years (in 2002).I've given this game a 9 rating because it's a very good game but not perfect either.The story is great,explains every part of Thomas Angelo's life,and you can enjoy a big adventure in this game.The music is very good,and the graphicsMafia:The City of Lost Heaven is a great game! The graphics are not the best but if you see this game was made a pretty long time ago,like 9 years (in 2002).I've given this game a 9 rating because it's a very good game but not perfect either.The story is great,explains every part of Thomas Angelo's life,and you can enjoy a big adventure in this game.The music is very good,and the graphics are good for a 9 years old game.I saw lot's of reviews were people rated 0,1,2 or 4,that wasn't a decent rating.These people didn't even play the game or they are some trolls who want to spoil a such a good game!
    If you like the "mafia" type's of games I recommend to play this game.    … Expand
  64. leondaniel21
    Oct 3, 2012
    10
    El mejor juego de todos los tiempos....... su música, la jugabilidad y la libertad de bagar por la ciudad es realmente lo mejor, el nivel visual para la época era sorprendente, aunque algunas cosas eran deficiente y falta mas para pulir pero en general es una obra de arte..
  65. Mahdiar
    Dec 12, 2015
    8
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    Graphics : 9
    Story : 10
    Sound : 10
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  66. Calavera
    Sep 5, 2002
    10
    Like Gamespot said, one of the best games of the year...except I would go farther...one of the best games of the last decade. Let's clear this up...it may look like GTA3, but the 2 are almost nothing alike...and this was started before GTA III. (it may have a bit of inspiration from GTA and GTA2 though) Don't be fooled by people who like GTA3 better (and there aren't Like Gamespot said, one of the best games of the year...except I would go farther...one of the best games of the last decade. Let's clear this up...it may look like GTA3, but the 2 are almost nothing alike...and this was started before GTA III. (it may have a bit of inspiration from GTA and GTA2 though) Don't be fooled by people who like GTA3 better (and there aren't many...this game rocks.… Expand
  67. Kev
    Jan 24, 2006
    10
    Definitely one of the best games ever on any platform. The graphics still look very good today although this came out more than 3 years ago. Apart from the grpahics, the story, acting, voiceovers, action, makes this game not to be missed.
  68. N.Z.
    Dec 9, 2007
    9
    Realistic, thrilling, and intriguing, I wish all games were this good.
  69. kamaroff
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Even now, after all this years i can assure you, that this is the best game ever in this genre, There is no any other game which i like more then this one.

    PS. God won't forgive them for Mafia III
  70. Vixuzen
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    One of the best games ever. It has amazing music and gameplay is really fun. Even after completing story mode you can always play in free ride mode. Game is pretty long and hard but it's still fun to play. Characters are voiced very well. Bad thing about the game is the fact that some missions are pretty much same and pretty boring.
    If you love to drive a car, shoot people (in games) and    One of the best games ever. It has amazing music and gameplay is really fun. Even after completing story mode you can always play in free ride mode. Game is pretty long and hard but it's still fun to play. Characters are voiced very well. Bad thing about the game is the fact that some missions are pretty much same and pretty boring.
    If you love to drive a car, shoot people (in games) and watch great cutscenes, then you should play this game. It's really entertaining.    … Expand
  71. giorgosmcg
    Jul 18, 2011
    10
    One thing I'm going to say about this game.It's a MASTERPIECE.The story is awesome with strong characters, the gameplay fantastic and the world is so real ant believable. This game is one of the best of its type.
  72. leiwulong
    Feb 7, 2012
    10
    You can play it on 13 years old computer from now, and you can still be impressed of graphics,sounds,characters,cars and the manner of treatment..After play this game,if you can still compare with the others,so you must definitely uninstall it.
  73. Marica
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
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  74. J.R.
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    Great game. I just wish it was longer.
  75. sinadoom
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Most realistic game ever! I usually hate that but for 2002 the graphics, story and authenticity were and still for me remain- unmatched. If you have any interest in 1930s America, a good gangster story or anything along those lines, you HAVE to experience this game. It's sold 2 million copies on PC and it plays NOTHING like a GTA. This has nothing in common at all with Grand Theft Auto.Most realistic game ever! I usually hate that but for 2002 the graphics, story and authenticity were and still for me remain- unmatched. If you have any interest in 1930s America, a good gangster story or anything along those lines, you HAVE to experience this game. It's sold 2 million copies on PC and it plays NOTHING like a GTA. This has nothing in common at all with Grand Theft Auto. Free roam is a separate game mode. The actual story is linear, with no free roam. What gets me is how the city is so beautifully designed, it's large, the graphics are a million times better than GTA 3, the guns and cars are very realistic, with a greater variety in them. There is even an encyclopedia of the cars included in the game menus. The soundtrack is STUNNING. But the game is entirely driven by the story and the characters. It's a very good story but also told in an interesting way. The level design, soundtrack, graphics, and realism in everything from getting scratches on your car, running out of fuel and getting fines for speeding to the motion capture and gunplay- all contribute to making this a masterpiece in generations to come. This is a once-in-a-decade game that does everything well, and it was developed by a small team too. This game should NOT be compared to GTA 3. It should be compared to the finest films and novels out there. It's something VERY special that MUST be experienced to be believed.… Expand
  76. UncleVin
    Oct 16, 2002
    9
    This game kicks ass!!!! One of the best storylines in a game ever!!! Graphics sounds and playability are all top notch... In all seriousness, this is one for every PC game players collection.
  77. Jackhammer
    Nov 1, 2005
    10
    10 thumbs up to this wonderful game.
  78. invaderZim
    Sep 16, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I first played Mafia many years ago when it came out, I was drawn into the story, found the style fascinating and even though i also had GTA at the time, I spent my hours playing Mafia instead. I recently played the game again for nostalgia and again, I can simply say, Mafia is one of my favourite games of all time. There are so many memorable missions, such as the levels where you attack the airport trying to catch someone, or where you break into a persons house to steal from his safe, or the mission where you assassinate someone from miles away and then make a getaway. The game is absolutely fantastic, and even though some people cannot get it to work, i feel that is a real shame as this game truly is one that everyone should play through atleast once.… Expand
  79. Weldon
    Sep 7, 2002
    10
    At it's base, it is a lot like Max Payne minus the bullet time, mixed with alil GTAIII. I don't know who "ActionTrip" (who?) got to do their review, but this is an all around great game with a great plot that draws you in even more.
  80. PaulW.
    Oct 9, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best games i've ever played. The graphics are outstanding and the story line is one of the best i've played out. Im in the process of beating the game for a 2nd time. I would like to tell the people who gave mafia a 1 because they couldnt get XP to work, It works fine on all my XP computers.
  81. WiseGuy
    Jul 22, 2003
    9
    Great game. Great story. Could have been longer, still the bonus stages help....
  82. GlennR.
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    The game has the best graphics on the planet, they are far better than gta 3+ vice city, you can go miles and miles round a detailed american city or you can go blasting around the country side in a lassiteer v16 that you can get in a 2 story car park on freeride small city mode, drive around the working quarters/ industrial district next to an hardware store ''lost heavenThe game has the best graphics on the planet, they are far better than gta 3+ vice city, you can go miles and miles round a detailed american city or you can go blasting around the country side in a lassiteer v16 that you can get in a 2 story car park on freeride small city mode, drive around the working quarters/ industrial district next to an hardware store ''lost heaven hardware co''. drive up the ramp and in the corner on the second level should be a large green car, its unlocked! drive it fast and see the money fall into your bloody killer hands. … Expand
  83. LegolasGreenleaf
    Mar 12, 2004
    10
    MAFIA is one of the best games ever made ! It kicks the crap out of Vice City & gta3.
  84. BatmanMonkey
    Aug 30, 2004
    10
    Awesome Graphics...faces, cars, animations...Awesome Gameplay...unlike GTA 3 and Vice City the missions are fun...It runs extremely awesome on my Radeon 9200 with 1280x1024 resolution all details up and Anti-Aliasing 4x. O yea the best thing was IT WAS $10!!!!!!!!!
  85. Nick
    Jul 20, 2005
    10
    Still my favorite game now in 2005. this filmlike story (cosa nostra) with great voices, amazig graphics and several perfectly smart levels, huge and complex - hard to describe. just GREAT. And as for the guy who "cannot drive around" - just not true, after you finish the game, prety optional freedrive & freedrive extreme open with helluva hard tasks. but as i said, this games rocks... andStill my favorite game now in 2005. this filmlike story (cosa nostra) with great voices, amazig graphics and several perfectly smart levels, huge and complex - hard to describe. just GREAT. And as for the guy who "cannot drive around" - just not true, after you finish the game, prety optional freedrive & freedrive extreme open with helluva hard tasks. but as i said, this games rocks... and compliments to the check programmers, they've copied vienna (austria) art museum 1:1, i was amased, since i've been working there as studen, and spent hours and hous in the museum. nice one. with message too!… Expand
  86. JacobW.
    Oct 19, 2007
    9
    Probably one of the best games ever in its genre. The atmosphere, the storyline and the great deal of possibilities left to the player are all well composed and fit seamlessly together. The artistic detail of the virtual world (city and exteriors) is astonishing as for the date of release. There is just one emminent drawback to the game. The player cannot save during missions, so he must Probably one of the best games ever in its genre. The atmosphere, the storyline and the great deal of possibilities left to the player are all well composed and fit seamlessly together. The artistic detail of the virtual world (city and exteriors) is astonishing as for the date of release. There is just one emminent drawback to the game. The player cannot save during missions, so he must start the whole mission all over again, if he dies. But, after some time one becomes used to it and develops survival techniques to prevent rash deaths. Even though some technical glitches remain, even after the release of patches, the concept of the game and the devotion it was made with qualifies it for highest rankings. I not only recommand everyone just to play it, but to even recommand it further!… Expand
  87. UK_John
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    Given we have had Scarface and The Godfather games, who would have thought a fictional gangster game called Mafia could outdo them both and be the No.1 game to immerse you into the world of the 30;s and the life of a Mafiosi!
  88. N.B.
    Nov 21, 2004
    10
    This is a truly amazing game, its got everything, the story is engrossing and the car chases and firefights are ace! beats the hell out of GTA! GET IT NOW!!!!
  89. Dragon
    Apr 23, 2006
    10
    Great game , great story.Finished 3 times and the secret levels that open funny cars.
  90. JamesL.
    Apr 25, 2007
    10
    One of the best games Ive played. The story line is amazing. HUGE city to explore. Very realistic. It makes you feel like you actually lived during this time period. The cars drive like they should. As the game progresses so do the cars. They get more horsepower and get less boxy looking. It keeps the game interesting. Once again the story line is awesome. I always kinda wanted them to One of the best games Ive played. The story line is amazing. HUGE city to explore. Very realistic. It makes you feel like you actually lived during this time period. The cars drive like they should. As the game progresses so do the cars. They get more horsepower and get less boxy looking. It keeps the game interesting. Once again the story line is awesome. I always kinda wanted them to write a graphic novel or something based on this game.… Expand
  91. ThePessimist
    Sep 10, 2010
    6
    A neat premise is ruined by a moronic leveling system, cardbord characters, a cliched story, and bland environments. I had some fun with it, granted, but it was not what it claimed to be, and was simply mediocre.
  92. jackstarr
    Oct 11, 2012
    3
    Let's be honest, this is a seriously overrated game. Nobody wants to admit it, but it's pretty weak. The only thing it's got going for it is the graphics, which were incredible for the time. But the gameplay just isn't fun, the driving physics are awful, the fact that you have to drive everywhere is boring as hell, it's mercilessly hard and full of bugs. I usually always finish a game, butLet's be honest, this is a seriously overrated game. Nobody wants to admit it, but it's pretty weak. The only thing it's got going for it is the graphics, which were incredible for the time. But the gameplay just isn't fun, the driving physics are awful, the fact that you have to drive everywhere is boring as hell, it's mercilessly hard and full of bugs. I usually always finish a game, but I had to give up. That racing car mission was a nightmare, and that church level? Despite the hilarious bugs of seeing a fat guy crawling through the air, it was simply terrible. It's not that I don't enjoy a challenge, it's that I can't stand having to do the same thing thirty-odd times because of poor game design.

    And people still jump at the chance to praise the story, and all I can say is... what story? It's just a load of stereotypical, annoying and generic 'gangster'-style missions and scenarios strung together by some pretty poor voice acting.

    This game is nothing short of a total pain that hasn't aged well at all. But thankfully, the sequel fixes many of these problems and is a very enjoyable game. I'd recommend Mafia II, but this one? I'd avoid.    … Expand
  93. JoelB.
    Nov 19, 2003
    10
    Easily one of the best, if not, the best game I have ever played. I wish more games had stories laid out like this. It truly is like playing out a character in the movie. It never disappoints from the start and from the very end. A++
  94. Mike
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    Amazing.
  95. SriramG.
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    It's a great game and its like watchin a real time movie.
  96. SmokeyMcPot
    Sep 20, 2007
    6
    The missions are fun, but as a GTA knock-off it leaves a lot to be desired. Many aspects of the game are pretty frustrating, and I'm not sure how everyone else has overlooked the fact that it's extremely buggy.
  97. ColeYote
    Aug 28, 2012
    5
    I haven't even come close to finishing it and I probably won't. The story is fine enough on its own, but the game built around it is mediocre at best. The biggest problem is the gameplay, while not exactly broken, is infuriating. You have so little health that you die before you have time to react, something about the gun mechanics just feels off, driving is difficult and while I mightI haven't even come close to finishing it and I probably won't. The story is fine enough on its own, but the game built around it is mediocre at best. The biggest problem is the gameplay, while not exactly broken, is infuriating. You have so little health that you die before you have time to react, something about the gun mechanics just feels off, driving is difficult and while I might joke about the fact that the cops in the GTA series are fine with you going 100 miles an hour in oncoming traffic but try to kill you if you accidentally scrape one of their cars, I don't mean I want to get pulled over for driving above 40!
    All in all, decent potential, but ruined by a few poor design decisions.    … Expand
  98. JHzz
    Sep 19, 2012
    1
    I registered into metacritic only to tell you how awful this game is. It's buggy as h*ll, the gameplay is sh*t and most of the game is driving long distances with slow cars. AND THE DRIVING ITSELF IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING IN THIS GAME AND 90% OF GAMEPLAY TIME YOU JUST DRIVE!!! I hate this game. Cops are only to annoy you: they don't care if gangsters shoot at you or break the speedI registered into metacritic only to tell you how awful this game is. It's buggy as h*ll, the gameplay is sh*t and most of the game is driving long distances with slow cars. AND THE DRIVING ITSELF IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING IN THIS GAME AND 90% OF GAMEPLAY TIME YOU JUST DRIVE!!! I hate this game. Cops are only to annoy you: they don't care if gangsters shoot at you or break the speed limit, but if you even have a gun in your hand or drive over 40mph, they're after you. You can pull over and let the officer write you a fine, takes about 30secs extra, or just keep driving, which causes the cops want to arrest you. If they get you arrested, the game is over and you have to load from a checkpoint (and then you have to drive AGAIN THAT SAME ROUTE). There are no quick saves and there are few checkpoints per mission. Missions are annoying to complish and slow tempo. The only thing that is good, is some parts of the story. This unrealistic, annoying piece of s*it was waste of 5 euros. Yes, even L.A. Noire is hundreds of times better than this.… Expand
  99. impure
    Mar 17, 2012
    2
    Pretty good tutorial, but that's about it. The AI likes to get hit by cars making you lose the level. The cars are extremely slow and even struggle to get up bridges and if you damage the car enough forget about driving up the bridge, you're walking. Shame, because most of the missions involve driving.
  100. Shtiggy
    Jan 2, 2012
    1
    Awful game. Getting pulled over for speeding at 40mph is just irritating as hell. A lot of missions are impossible because you die way too easily and you don't have enough ammo. This game was just a god awful experience and I quit playing it after a few missions. Just terrible all around.
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#17 Best PC Game of 2002
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. PC Gamer
    91
    It's rare in this day and age to be truly impressed by a game's graphics, but a lot of your early game time will be spent just marveling at the scenery. [Dec 2002, p.90]
  2. Computer Games Online RO
    90
    The missions are very well linked between them and in the background you thought of a very interesting but somehow sad story.
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  3. IGN
    92
    Mafia is dripping with style and class and has certainly shoved itself into the ranks of the best games of this year.
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