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  1. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    A fantastic openworld game with an amazing characters and one of the best protagonist of this series of game,the atmosphere is still pretty good,gunplay and car fisics are very awesome...aged very well still worth it to play
  2. Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  3. Aug 7, 2022
    8
    um dos melhores jogos de mundo aberto que eu joguei porém é bem limitado o que se dá pra fazer no mundo, mas um dos pontos que eu gostei demais foi que me lembrou bastante o filme The Godfather. A história não é memoravel mas é bacaninha
  4. May 21, 2022
    10
    From my point of view, this game is one of the best action games and not only that, the details in the game and the interesting story and the graphics are amazing as a game that was downloaded on the Playstation 3. It is considered one of the best games of the device deservedly, but it was not one of the best shooting games,But yes, there are some technical errors and it was not a problemFrom my point of view, this game is one of the best action games and not only that, the details in the game and the interesting story and the graphics are amazing as a game that was downloaded on the Playstation 3. It is considered one of the best games of the device deservedly, but it was not one of the best shooting games,But yes, there are some technical errors and it was not a problem for me, but it may be a problem for some Expand
  5. Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Отличное исполнение. Графика нормальная.
    Очень нравится сюжетная линия и постановка диалогов.
    К сожалению Мафия 3 не сумела даже на не много приблизиться ко второй части, ни в графике, ни в сценарии ни в постановке диалогов.
    Отличное исполнение. Графика нормальная.
    Очень нравится сюжетная линия и постановка диалогов.
    К сожалению Мафия 3 не сумела даже на не много приблизиться ко второй части, ни в графике, ни в сценарии ни в постановке диалогов.
  6. Sep 26, 2021
    8
    The best mafia game out there, the first part might had a better story but this one got a better protaginist & characters, missions and plot twists, dialog and music cars and vibes, yet not the npc’s or the police
  7. Jun 7, 2021
    8
    I'm late to the party having only now gone back to play this as I work on some of my PS3 backlog and I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

    Anyone who is expecting a GTA alike will be sorely disappointed but would also be missing the point. OK, there's a big open world with a massive map to explore if you feel the need but this game is a narrative driven, essentially linear
    I'm late to the party having only now gone back to play this as I work on some of my PS3 backlog and I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

    Anyone who is expecting a GTA alike will be sorely disappointed but would also be missing the point. OK, there's a big open world with a massive map to explore if you feel the need but this game is a narrative driven, essentially linear experience. Accept this and you will be in the right mindset.

    I personally think it looks and sounds really good - especially the 50s music. The transformation in the city from winter in the 40s to spring / summer in the 50s is also extremely effective.

    I do concede that it could benefit from some more content and I read speculation that a lot was cut from it to provide DLC packs. All three DLCs are currently still available on the PS Store and while I am unwilling to spend £20+ to get them all I have bought Joe's Adventures which I am looking forward to playing after I complete the main story.

    The hand to hand combat is rudimentary, the gunplay pretty good, the stealth minimal but IMO the driving is really good. I would definitely say this game is a case of the overall is greater than the sum of its parts.
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  8. Mar 6, 2021
    9
    One of the best experiences I've had in my life. The people passing by while walking on the road are almost alive. The highlight of his story is really striking, especially that machete death scene. The backstory of all the characters somehow tells about them. Legend in mechanics. The cons for me are graphics and some animations. I think other than that, this game is a masterpiece.
  9. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    this game has an amazing storyline and amazing gameplay. this is one of the best mafia storylines even trumping its predecessor mafia I. the gameplay and shooting are amazing and it has amazing set pieces
  10. Oct 21, 2020
    9
    Fantastic!

    "You must have 75 characters."
    "You must have 75 characters."
    "You must have 75 characters."
  11. Sep 2, 2020
    8
    After the genius first game, Mafia II had a hard job to keep up. The game did it! The story is terrific, gameplay and characters rule and graphics and sound are wonderful. The open world is atmospheric too but in the end the game becomes a bit repetitive, because of the linear missions.
  12. Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This Game is awesome and I loved every second of it glad I finally played it even all these years later it's still worth it. The Carachters are Incredible and the voice acting is awesome the story is Top Notch and the gameplay is Mediocre sadly I hope sometime in the future we get a Remake of this game like we're getting with Mafia The City Of Lost Heaven
  13. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time - and one of the few I've replayed.

    Has an excellent story, with moments you don't expect and moments that make you laugh. Environment is neat - you can't beat 40s-50s NYC. Cars, food and clothing are realistic for the time - don't expect a hypercar or a fancy disco suit. I enjoyed that cars got dirty, and could run out of gas - that's how the real
    One of my favorite games of all time - and one of the few I've replayed.

    Has an excellent story, with moments you don't expect and moments that make you laugh. Environment is neat - you can't beat 40s-50s NYC. Cars, food and clothing are realistic for the time - don't expect a hypercar or a fancy disco suit. I enjoyed that cars got dirty, and could run out of gas - that's how the real world works. Wasn't a full "open-world" game, but wasn't designed as such either.

    Only negatives were a few bugs and glitches along the way, but that is acceptable. Playboy collectibles were a plus as well!
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  14. Jun 2, 2020
    8
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  15. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo da geração, um mapa aberto lindo, mil coisas para se fazer, estória pesada...
  16. Apr 11, 2020
    10
    For me this is the best game I've ever played. You just fall in love with the characters from the start and have the same feelings as Vito as the story progresses. 10/10 amazing can't rate it highly enough.
  17. Mar 1, 2020
    9
    Lindo jogo! Final foda, deixa todos com a pulga atras da orelha. Mafia não foi feito para ser comparado com GTA... Apesar das similaridades, o máfia é muito mais serio e tenta ficar mais proximo da realidade. Lutas mano a mano estilo boxe, carros classicos com um controle muito bom. Personagens cativantes. A policia é um pouco burra.. fora isso, show!

    História: 10 Som: 10
    Lindo jogo! Final foda, deixa todos com a pulga atras da orelha. Mafia não foi feito para ser comparado com GTA... Apesar das similaridades, o máfia é muito mais serio e tenta ficar mais proximo da realidade. Lutas mano a mano estilo boxe, carros classicos com um controle muito bom. Personagens cativantes. A policia é um pouco burra.. fora isso, show!

    História: 10
    Som: 10
    Jogabilidade: 9
    Gráficos:10
    Diversão: 10
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  18. Jan 26, 2020
    8
    nice graphics music and story, interesting situations and persons, the epic of mafia's deals is good but short.
  19. Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Bad ass game! Loved it! If you enjoy Mafia, Gangster movies then you will very much enjoy this.
  20. Mar 8, 2019
    8
    Mafia II is a open world with linear story video game developed by 2K Czech and published by 2K Games. The game is set in 1940s-1950s Empire Bay, a fictional city based on New York City, released in 2010.

    + Great Story + Good Characters + Good Music + Good Physics (with destructible environment and some good small details) - Boring and Empty City (with nothing do in this open world)
    Mafia II is a open world with linear story video game developed by 2K Czech and published by 2K Games. The game is set in 1940s-1950s Empire Bay, a fictional city based on New York City, released in 2010.

    + Great Story
    + Good Characters
    + Good Music
    + Good Physics (with destructible environment and some good small details)
    - Boring and Empty City (with nothing do in this open world)
    - Clunky Shooting and Fighting Animations

    My Score: 8.9/10
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  21. Sep 8, 2018
    8
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action/Adventure/Third Person Shooter. Was it fun? Yes, I didn’t know what to expect with this game but it wound up being a very fun experience. Are there any similar games? Its a GTA clone. Favorite Character? I guess, Vito the main character. He seemed like a good guy who grew up poor and just found the best way to make it. Favorite
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action/Adventure/Third Person Shooter.

    Was it fun?

    Yes, I didn’t know what to expect with this game but it wound up being a very fun experience.

    Are there any similar games?

    Its a GTA clone.

    Favorite Character?

    I guess, Vito the main character. He seemed like a good guy who grew up poor and just found the best way to make it.

    Favorite World/Stage?

    I really enjoyed the 12th chapter where you, go to the loan shark, buy the drugs, you’re looking for a quick buck. When I first saw the scene where they were talking about buying the drugs and selling them for a quick profit. I knew things would go wrong and it ended up being an interesting chapter as that played out.

    Would you play it again?

    No, probably not but now I’m excited to play Mafia 3.

    Any Complaints?

    I know it was part of the story but I didn’t like that my house burnt down. I was really excited about the idea of becoming a Mafia king pin but that didn’t really pan out.

    How many hours did you play it?

    It took me about 12 hours to beat the whole game and it was enjoyable through out.
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  22. Apr 25, 2018
    9
    Is a great game, the story is great, the graphics are really beautiful, the game captures you and you cant stop playing until you finish, the only thing that i can complain about is tha when you finish the game you have to restart because you`re not allowed to play in the open world.
  23. Mar 11, 2017
    9
    Nice graphics, good temporary music, an interesting story. This was way before Mafia III ruined this franchise. The shootouts in this game can be very hard, especially since there are not many checkpoints, but if you succeed they are very satisfying. There is no auto-aim so it's up to you to proof how good you are. The oldtimer cars are a bit difficult to handle and there are not many sideNice graphics, good temporary music, an interesting story. This was way before Mafia III ruined this franchise. The shootouts in this game can be very hard, especially since there are not many checkpoints, but if you succeed they are very satisfying. There is no auto-aim so it's up to you to proof how good you are. The oldtimer cars are a bit difficult to handle and there are not many side missions but if you don't expect a GTA-style game you will enjoy this great game for sure. And you can always play the missions again after you finished the game. Expand
  24. Nel
    Nov 30, 2016
    8
    Mafia II is an open world game, that feels and acts like GTA, but it is more linear, and not as eventful as the GTA games. However, the game does not lack content, there is several 40 plus hours to enjoy, and more if you are going in for the achivements. The game feels and looks awesome
  25. Mar 22, 2016
    8
    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 8.2

    A nice game, with a great storytelling and narrative, describing very well the mafia scene. Perhaps it deserves more character customize. The graphics are ok, with some technical failures like framerate, some blurry textures and screen tearing.
  26. Jun 28, 2015
    8
    Mafia II is a great game with only slight flaws like not being able to jump and very little activities in the open world. Aside from the petty let downs, this game has an amazing story, great graphics, and spectacular characters. This is a must get.
  27. Jun 3, 2014
    8
    Mafia II is a good game, but its not without flaws. We can start of with the good part and that is, when the credits roll, you feel that the it was worth it. There are two things which holds this game together, The story and the mid-game switch (which Im not gonna spoil). These two things alone really shows how much time that went in to this title. The subtle flirting with the originalMafia II is a good game, but its not without flaws. We can start of with the good part and that is, when the credits roll, you feel that the it was worth it. There are two things which holds this game together, The story and the mid-game switch (which Im not gonna spoil). These two things alone really shows how much time that went in to this title. The subtle flirting with the original Mafia is great, and the world are nicely modeled. My main complaints is about the very rough start. The early missions is nothing else than crap. Prepare yourself to stack boxes, sell gas tickets (terrible) and other boring stuff. The thing is, we all know that they want to get the feeling of starting from square one, but making us bored and frustrated isn't the best idea. These missions could have been much better if you had someone with you telling stories on that gas ticket selling tour but nope, you had to it all by yourself... yawn. This along with a bad AI and bugs makes the game not as good as it could have been. Expand
  28. Jan 11, 2014
    8
    I downloaded this for Playstation Plus back in September.
    This game is linear that is my only problem with the game. Except for that this game is amazing, The story is one of the most Interesting and Entertaining, The 1940s is a great time period, so is the 1950s.
    The characters are also excellent, Vito and Joe are definitely in the top 10 best characters of the 360/PS3 era. If they
    I downloaded this for Playstation Plus back in September.
    This game is linear that is my only problem with the game. Except for that this game is amazing, The story is one of the most Interesting and Entertaining, The 1940s is a great time period, so is the 1950s.
    The characters are also excellent, Vito and Joe are definitely in the top 10 best characters of the 360/PS3 era.
    If they make the story longer and a few extra side missions in Mafia III plus picking up from the ending of Mafia II, the sequel will be a masterpiece.

    8/10
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  29. Dec 18, 2013
    8
    I liked mafia II a lot. Don't compare it to GTA though, this game is completely linear, even though there is an open world. It plays well and the story keeps you going, the graphics are very good and the world is beautiful and alive. It's just too short, and there's nothing much to do in the world, which is really a pity because there's a lot off work put into the creation off it. And theI liked mafia II a lot. Don't compare it to GTA though, this game is completely linear, even though there is an open world. It plays well and the story keeps you going, the graphics are very good and the world is beautiful and alive. It's just too short, and there's nothing much to do in the world, which is really a pity because there's a lot off work put into the creation off it. And the ending will keep you wanting for more (that's a good and a bad thing). Expand
  30. Nov 19, 2013
    8
    Grandisimo juego, accion, innovación y humor negro en un juego con una trama bélica y de rol antiguo, sobre la guerra, represión...etc. Innovación: Muy pocos juegos consiguen innovar con una trama que engancha y un modo de juego que representa esa época. Sonido: Doblaje sobresaliente y sonido ambiente muy bueno, excelente trabajo. Gráficos: Me sorprendio gratamente los graficos de esteGrandisimo juego, accion, innovación y humor negro en un juego con una trama bélica y de rol antiguo, sobre la guerra, represión...etc. Innovación: Muy pocos juegos consiguen innovar con una trama que engancha y un modo de juego que representa esa época. Sonido: Doblaje sobresaliente y sonido ambiente muy bueno, excelente trabajo. Gráficos: Me sorprendio gratamente los graficos de este juego, muy logrados y detallados, geniales. Jugabilidad, el juego supera las 20 horas facilmente, es entretenido y tiene misiones variables. Conclusión: Un gran juego, que no deja de tener algunos fallos sin importancia pero que lo convierte en un sandbox a tener muy en cuenta. Lo recomiendo totalmente. Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 61
  2. Negative: 2 out of 61
  1. Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.
  2. Mafia II is an epic adventure with a story that rivals some of the best mobster movies. Players are brought in to Vito Scaletta's rise in the family ranks through an engaging narrative, intense action sequences, and a well-crafted vintage city setting.
  3. I'm a sucker for a good mob story, but Mafia II's is merely decent.