Mafia: Definitive Edition

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7.0

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  1. Zer0TheHer0
    Oct 3, 2020
    0
    game ruined by a stupid off-centered camera. the original was center, why do you have to screw up?
  2. desokami
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Good game, not idiel because a lot of glitches and old gameplay. But story worth it. After so many years mafia alive)))
  3. Esk_koe
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    An amazing remake of this classic, stunning graphics, good gameplay, the best in Mafia franchise until now, awesome soundtrack, they improved a lot of things, the history and characters are much better and likeable, the only bad things are the remotion of trains in city, and the phisics are ridiculous somethimes, but hangar 13 made and amazing jov recreating this wonderfull game
  4. RodriHernandez
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    A great Remake that honors the original. had a blast reliving the past in this game
  5. TurboLover
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    The original Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven is an absolute classic. Just like many players I was skeptical whether Hangar 13 would make a worthy remake, or that the game would be a sub-par cash grab. I am happy to say that they succeeded, by making subtle changes to the story, thus making it even better in my opinion, and by making the gameplay more modern. My only real problem is thatThe original Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven is an absolute classic. Just like many players I was skeptical whether Hangar 13 would make a worthy remake, or that the game would be a sub-par cash grab. I am happy to say that they succeeded, by making subtle changes to the story, thus making it even better in my opinion, and by making the gameplay more modern. My only real problem is that sometimes enemies don't get staggered when you shoot them, leading to cheap deaths on classic difficulty. The visuals are stunning, the music is even better than it was in the original, and the voice acting is great.
    If you are hesitant about your purchase (why else would anyone read metacritic user reviews, aside from being dreadfully bored or masochistic), and you like good stories, buy the game. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  6. InfamousGamer
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is somewhat clunky at times.
    Had a few bugs.
    But nonetheless the story is amazing, absolute improvement of the classic.
    Overall a great experience.
    GIVE IT A TRY, YOU WONT REGRET IT
  7. DmitryV
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Отличный полноценный ремейк, ещё и с русской локализацией, спасибо разработчикам.
  8. Thermobaric
    Oct 2, 2020
    8
    This is a really fun game that does a good job of taking you back to a style of game from the PS2 era which of course it is a remake of a popular PS2 game. Great graphics with an interesting story. Controls feel good and gunplay feels smooth. A few bugs at release but will probably be patched.
  9. nbt98001
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    Haven't played the original, but I have played through roughly 50% of the game and I am having fun. Graphics looks good, the story and presentation of it actually really good. Gameplay however feels a little clunky at times both while driving and shooting. But overall a good game.
  10. Xxtheghost
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene un doblaje tanto en español como en ingles excelente. El gameplay es un mas realista que el de mafia 3 ya q la vision tactica o como mierda se llame la quitaron y en mi opinion es un gameplay decente con una actitud enemiga realista. La historia y la cinematicas son lo mejor de este juego… Expand
  11. Irji88
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    The game lived up to all the expectations and it's a great example of what remakes should be, a pure masterpiece!!!!!
  12. oldeaf
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Old classic, new coat. The game have all atributes which make the original famous. Great story with lot of fun
  13. Versace__
    Sep 30, 2020
    3
    It's alright, not amazing though. Everyone overhyped this game to me and I'm underwhelmed to say the least. It's your run of the mill 3rd person shooter. It also doesn't run too well on PS4.
  14. AlphonsoDavies
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    I am being completely honest when I say that I thought Mafia: Definitive Edition was gonna be a huge disappointment just like TLOU Part II... I was wrong.

    People will state "the original voice actors were better" or "Why didn't they bring in the old English voice actors". The problem? The new actors absolutely put on a brilliant performance for their respective roles. The original Mafia    I am being completely honest when I say that I thought Mafia: Definitive Edition was gonna be a huge disappointment just like TLOU Part II... I was wrong.

    People will state "the original voice actors were better" or "Why didn't they bring in the old English voice actors". The problem? The new actors absolutely put on a brilliant performance for their respective roles. The original Mafia (the English dub) had no emotion, no passion from characters. All of whom for the most part sounded like robots. Hangar 13 did so well in regards to fixing that. Add in the breath taking cutscenes, a beautiful soundtrack, a wonderful world to explore... I could go on.

    The only problems I had with this game was the reuse of Mafia 3 animations i.e. Tommy plays and moves like Lincoln Clay so the gunfights are meh at times but I'd rather that than the original Mafia gun play. 2 cutscenes did not play audio which irritated me along with a bit of lighting issues in certain cutscenes.

    Overall, I am quite amazed that Hangar 13 gave us the pleasure of playing a new re-imagined classic. While not totally perfect, this game has a few minors flaws in which case had they not been present, Mafia Definitive Edition would be a solid 10/10.    … Expand
  15. nandika
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    I never played the original, but figured what the hell, I'll pass the quarantine time with this. And it looks pretty good! Voice acting is solid as well, and even the driving feels okay (you can skip the drives though, after a time it indeed becomes boring). It looks way better then LA Noire for PS4 (ok, that admittedly is not a full remake). I didn't finish the story yet (75% through in aI never played the original, but figured what the hell, I'll pass the quarantine time with this. And it looks pretty good! Voice acting is solid as well, and even the driving feels okay (you can skip the drives though, after a time it indeed becomes boring). It looks way better then LA Noire for PS4 (ok, that admittedly is not a full remake). I didn't finish the story yet (75% through in a day and a half, so it's short), but apart from a few stupid sound and visual glitches it's really playable.… Expand
  16. LJN
    Sep 30, 2020
    6
    Haven't played the original but I really enjoyed the story but that's about the only good thing about this game. The graphics look partially decent but sometimes especially the lighting looks terrible. The controls kinda suck and overall it could've taken a lot more polish. The missions are very bland and repetitive which is due to the age of the original. Overall, an okay remake, great story.
  17. SergioMovfie
    Sep 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original mafia is my first game. It gave me a range of emotions that I have never experienced anywhere else.
    I was really looking forward to the remake. I believed in him to the last, but he didn't live up to my expectations. Yes, the graphics are better, but otherwise it's something terrible. I got used to changing the music, gameplay features, and many other things, but the ending. You shouldn't have done that. In the original, I was crying at the very end. The remake did not cause any emotions. This is a failure. No one could ruin the game like that.
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    Оригинальная мафия - моя первая игра. Именно она подарила мне тот спектр эмоций, который я больше нигде не испытывал.
    Я очень сильно ждал ремейка. Я верил в него до последнего, но он не оправдал моих ожиданий. Да, графика похорошела, но в остальном это что-то ужасное. Я смерился с изменением музыки, геймплейными особенностями и многими другими вещами, но концовка. Так нельзя было делать. В оригинале в самом конце я плакал. Ремейк не вызвал никаких эмоций. Это провал. Так испортить игру не мог никто.    … Expand
  18. Hmody10087
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best game i play this year and good remake too the gameplay and graphic are amazing i like the original mafia so it's good to play it again with better graphic.
  19. mnz88
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for so long. Thank you Hangar 13, you didn't disappoint me.
  20. onkelacht
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    The game manages to bring back the great atmosphere and superb story of the original, while adding upon it with better gameplay and graphics. And although there are some clipping errors here and there and the graphics and characters can look stiff from time to time it's still a great experience!
  21. TheScort
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    A solid 9 out of 10 game - but I have marked it down one, due to the odd bugs (mostly cars disappearing) and the dumbed down interface you can't seem to disable (the driving hints etc). But these are minor issues in the grand scheme and this game is easily worth full AAA price, let alone the £35 it cost me!

    I was lucky enough to play the original Mafia on release day, and it served well    A solid 9 out of 10 game - but I have marked it down one, due to the odd bugs (mostly cars disappearing) and the dumbed down interface you can't seem to disable (the driving hints etc). But these are minor issues in the grand scheme and this game is easily worth full AAA price, let alone the £35 it cost me!

    I was lucky enough to play the original Mafia on release day, and it served well during my PC gaming days, as a decent benchmark for hardware upgrades - from the Voodoo 2000 PCI I originally played it on, through to a Geforce 4 4400 I upgraded to some years after its release. I must have replayed Mafia dozens of times because of the hardware improvements, and it always looked great - even better on a ViewSonic CRT I upgraded to,

    I digress.

    This updated release pays a very close homage to the original, and though it doesn't have the exact feel of the old game (the radio music is sorely missed) - it does a near perfect job of bringing the old legend back into the current time. And for that, this game is one you really must play!    … Expand
  22. Fousage
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    A great game, the remake of mafia 1 is definitely one to remember. I remember playing mafia 1 back in the days, at that time the game was a gem. But this version of mafia 1 brings a new dimension to the game series, I feel like hangar 13 learn from their mistake in mafia 3 (even if the mafia 3 is still a decent game). The game is gorgeous, the city of Lost Heaven is perfect, switchingA great game, the remake of mafia 1 is definitely one to remember. I remember playing mafia 1 back in the days, at that time the game was a gem. But this version of mafia 1 brings a new dimension to the game series, I feel like hangar 13 learn from their mistake in mafia 3 (even if the mafia 3 is still a decent game). The game is gorgeous, the city of Lost Heaven is perfect, switching between the countryside and downtown. The storytelling is loyal to the original mafia 1 but with more depth and more cinematic features.
    Overall, I recommend this game for every GTA like lovers or people who love gangster stories or even adventure stories!    … Expand
  23. NutterButterAF
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    As a fan of the mafia trilogy this remake is a breath of fresh air after the **** show that was mafia three. The game is tightly paced makes you definitely feel like you want more from the world. Ties into mafia two absolutely beautifully as the ending roles making you feel absolutely conflicted about the protagonists of the second game. That being said the game is not without its faultsAs a fan of the mafia trilogy this remake is a breath of fresh air after the **** show that was mafia three. The game is tightly paced makes you definitely feel like you want more from the world. Ties into mafia two absolutely beautifully as the ending roles making you feel absolutely conflicted about the protagonists of the second game. That being said the game is not without its faults as of right now playing on the Xbox one version of a game there are bugs in the engine I’ve seen car spawn upside down, I’ve fallen through the map, and cut scenes don’t play the visuals only the audio. That being said it only happened to me ever once and can be quickly rectified by a low the last checkpoint. If you have the money I would recommend getting the trilogy and playing Mafia one and two!!!… Expand
  24. Redfloda
    Sep 29, 2020
    4
    Not bad . It is a Mafia game like many other mafia like games not bad not good. Don’t expect too much.
  25. Moecc
    Sep 29, 2020
    5
    I played the original. Graphical Upgrades are nice and overall satisfying. gameplay & mechanics not at all unfortunately. It’s ok but it definitely feels like it could have been much better. Do not recommend.
  26. DRNBRIO200616
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Hangar 13 Done Solid Job With This Remake, Rebuilt From The Ground Up With Beautiful Graphics And Solid Gameplay With Story Being Very Faithful To The Original Game.
  27. TheOttoman15
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    This game a masterpiece and have a best awesome story ever should must be played
  28. Doonishsan
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    A solid remake. Hangar 13 has finally redeemed themselves after the failure of Mafia 3. This game is pretty much good enough for old and new people to get into the franchise. Everything ranging from shooting and driving is pretty fun and challenging. Definitely recommend checking it out.
  29. Jxpir
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    It is the best game in 2020 I hope it is gonna win many game awards, especially “game of the year”

    I really hoped the story was larger, they should’ve added some more contents to the story. Also the world of the game should’ve had more life, more contents, just like GTAV & worlds. In the end it is the best game in 2020, and maybe it is just a warmup for the next MAFIA, which all 2K    It is the best game in 2020 I hope it is gonna win many game awards, especially “game of the year”

    I really hoped the story was larger, they should’ve added some more contents to the story. Also the world of the game should’ve had more life, more contents, just like GTAV & worlds.

    In the end it is the best game in 2020, and maybe it is just a warmup for the next MAFIA, which all 2K studios should work for it and learn from other games like GTAV & RDR2    … Expand
  30. Daniel0809
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    This is my first time playing this series and im so happy I started with this game. Amazing, on the edge of your seat action and story. The graphics are good and the cars are beautiful!.. Only issue was clunky gun play and some glitches but nothing to serious and the over use of the same face for the NPC'S.
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2020
    80
    One of the best-loved games on PS2 gets a pitch-perfect remake. Thick with atmosphere, Mafia: Definitive Edition just about manages to mask over any agerelated decrepitude. [Issue#181, p.91]
  2. GamingBolt
    Oct 31, 2020
    80
    Mafia: Definitive Edition's narrative and visual strengths help it overcome issues in other areas to deliver a worthy remake of the best game in the series.
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  3. LaPS4
    Oct 30, 2020
    85
    Mafia: Definitive Edition manages to place a great gangster adventure among the great titles of its genre by the end of this generation of consoles due to the excellent renovation of its graphic and sound section.
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