Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Play UK
    81
    Don't expect a Fifties GTA and you'll come out much happier. [Issue#196, p.84]
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  2. IGN
    70
    If you need more stuff to do in Empire City, Mafia II: Jimmy's Vendetta serves its purpose, but it's nothing amazing.
  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    50
    Why 2K Czech decided that Mafia II needed DLC that turns the story driven game into an arcade one is unclear. It doesn't fit the gameplay, it doesn't have the controls and Mafia II without a story really isn't anything worthy of your money.
  5. Digital Chumps
    42
    No matter what lengths were taken to mask it, Jimmy's Vendetta is still a vanilla attempt at milking a property that should have been richer in content to begin with.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. JackyBeans
    Sep 19, 2010
    6
    Average DLC.

    PS3 owners get it for free so it's worth giving it a try but don't expect anything special. I think it is best playable in    Average DLC.

    PS3 owners get it for free so it's worth giving it a try but don't expect anything special.
    I think it is best playable in little doses otherwise boredom takes over quickly.

    The "arcadish" style doesn't really fit, sometimes it's frustratingly hard and it's not story oriented or has to do with the main story in anyway as you should have already guessed.

    Not an essential purchase.

    Disappointing DLC.    … Full Review »
  2. XJoseManuel10X
    Mar 8, 2019
    0
    - The Arcadish Style Doesn't Really Fit
    - It's not Story Oriented or Has to do Anything With the Main Story
    - The Missions Themselves are    - The Arcadish Style Doesn't Really Fit
    - It's not Story Oriented or Has to do Anything With the Main Story
    - The Missions Themselves are Boring Dull and Repetitive    … Full Review »
  3. PerverseImp
    Jun 20, 2012
    1
    Mafia 2 had a strong story-line, and while there wasn't very much else to do in the game-world in terms of side-missions, the quality of theMafia 2 had a strong story-line, and while there wasn't very much else to do in the game-world in terms of side-missions, the quality of the story made this somewhat forgivable. Jimmy's Vendetta is nothing but side-missions. Jimmy a character who is never seen or mentioned in the main game, is out for revenge in a wafer-thin...there's a couple f cut-scenes to set this up and then the rest is just nothing but side-missions. there's none of the great characterization that made the main game so enjoyable just moving from location to location shooting some people stealing some cars...rinse and repeat.

    The missions themselves are boring dull and repetitive, and most take place in the open world environment rather than in buildings or set pieces like those in the main game. This makes shootouts a pain as the is very rarely any good cover (which would be nice since your shooting mechanics are cove-based) and enemies will often circle around and shoot you killing you quickly. It's clear Jimmy was supposed to have been Vito, they haven't even bothered to give enemies new dialogue they keep calling Jimmy (a 40-50 year old tall bald man) "Kid".

    Had these missions been part of the main game, it would of probably pushed the game up a little more. On their own as £6 DLC they aren't worth the price of admission, had a new interesting story been fashioned around them it could have worked but it's clear this was rushed out cut content with a minimal of changes to make it seem as if it was a new adventure.    … Full Review »
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