Mafia III

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  1. FriedConsole
    Oct 10, 2016
    7
    Fell for the hype of it being a cool take on racism in the 1960's but that stuff doesn't really matter and it is standard open world game that seems like it hasn't progressed with gameplay as much as other recent open world games. The story and cutscenes are great but they are padded around tedious boring gameplay that makes you question if you have better things to do with your time.Fell for the hype of it being a cool take on racism in the 1960's but that stuff doesn't really matter and it is standard open world game that seems like it hasn't progressed with gameplay as much as other recent open world games. The story and cutscenes are great but they are padded around tedious boring gameplay that makes you question if you have better things to do with your time. The jankyness and polish are just not there like other open world games. It is still fun in spots but it doesn't value your time like the lack of "fast travel" because of lack immersion or something? I think the immersion is already broken by cartoon bad AI enemies. This game is better than Mafia 2 but it is still a meh.… Expand
  2. vcca15
    Oct 26, 2016
    7
    Alot of people review games like this and only talk about what they hoped it would be or what they thought about previous titles. I'd rather talk about what this game IS. the game is fun, its violent, looks good, awesome soundtrack, above average story.

    However, its super repetitive, easy, and for some reason has absolutely no variety. Luckily the taking down of the, basically, bases    Alot of people review games like this and only talk about what they hoped it would be or what they thought about previous titles. I'd rather talk about what this game IS. the game is fun, its violent, looks good, awesome soundtrack, above average story.

    However,
    its super repetitive, easy, and for some reason has absolutely no variety. Luckily the taking down of the, basically, bases for each of thes mobsters, sneaking around killing their goons then a mob boss of some sort is fun, but you do it 30-40 times then the game ends.    … Expand
  3. sityoazzdown
    Oct 16, 2016
    7
    If you're expecting GTA, avoid at all costs. If you're looking for more of the same (Mafia 2), big chance you'll be disappointed, too. But overall, this is an ok game with an amazing cast of characters that has one of the best voice acting and cut scenes this generation has to offer. It elevates the story from a simple revenge quest to a real authentic journey for the protagonist and it'sIf you're expecting GTA, avoid at all costs. If you're looking for more of the same (Mafia 2), big chance you'll be disappointed, too. But overall, this is an ok game with an amazing cast of characters that has one of the best voice acting and cut scenes this generation has to offer. It elevates the story from a simple revenge quest to a real authentic journey for the protagonist and it's surrounding cast. The graphics in this game and particularly the cut scenes are also among the best this generation has to offer, especially for an open world. Graphics and story-wise, this game is superb (did I mention the voice-acting?). However, the gameplay is nothing to write home about. Missions consists of killing lieutenants and capos of one Mob boss, so then you can kill him. You have to drive to set location, and for the most part kill everyone, and then drive to another location and do the same, over and over again before the game decides you can kill one boss, in order to move to the next boss. Gunplay is your textbook third person shooter and nothing to write home about. The A.I is horrible though, especially in terms of detecting you. Stealth is meh because of it, but is passable. There are a few good things about gameplay though. There are a lot of interesting locations within each mission; For example, I'll be on a cruise ship for one, a firing range for another, a grocery store,etc. The three "major" bosses in this game also all have interesting themes and are all unique and fun. I will also add in the driving in this game is on point, it's tight and responsive; however it's a shame the open world is only there for collectibles. I also enjoyed how you can assign your underbosses districts, and the more districts you assign to them, you can gain the list of perks they have to offer (guns, vehicle mods, etc). To end, this game is a big grind fest, but is passable because of the story and interesting themes and locations set within each mission. If you don't care about story in a game and don't like to grind, avoid this game at all costs. If you don't like to grind but enjoy a good story, rent or watch the cut scenes on youtube or something. To me, I personally liked this game, passable gameplay, but an amazing cast of characters and story made up for it.… Expand
  4. Ghoster
    Dec 2, 2016
    7
    All bad reviews are too hard to this game because people compare this with GTA. 2nd everybody say Mafia 2 was better, but truth is that gameplays are pretty same. Graphics is not that bad as everybody say. It's not like GTA, but not that bad. BUT there are some really bad things they did in this game. 1) There is no fast travel and with some poor missions design there is really too muchAll bad reviews are too hard to this game because people compare this with GTA. 2nd everybody say Mafia 2 was better, but truth is that gameplays are pretty same. Graphics is not that bad as everybody say. It's not like GTA, but not that bad. BUT there are some really bad things they did in this game. 1) There is no fast travel and with some poor missions design there is really too much driving around! 2) Some side missions are really bugged (specially steal and deliver cars missions). 3) Game crash too much on PS4! 4) It's impossible to get platinum in 1 playthrough and game is too repetitive for multiple playthroughs! Still guarantee some fun!… Expand
  5. JAGUAR10
    Oct 9, 2016
    7
    Have only played a few hours but I'm finding the camera very difficult to control. I'm playing on the PS4 so not sure what the other reviews I've seen are for. I've been playing on consoles for over three years (hey, I was strictly a PC gamer before that.) and I have never had so much trouble in keeping the camera in the middle of the screen. You turn the stick left and the camera goesHave only played a few hours but I'm finding the camera very difficult to control. I'm playing on the PS4 so not sure what the other reviews I've seen are for. I've been playing on consoles for over three years (hey, I was strictly a PC gamer before that.) and I have never had so much trouble in keeping the camera in the middle of the screen. You turn the stick left and the camera goes up, you push the stick up - the camera goes down. Really hard to manuever. I've tried changing the settings but doesn't seem to help much. Camera also turns really slow so when guys are sneaking up behind you it's hard to turn and get a bead on them. Have not experienced any bugs yet. Otherwise, I really bought the game for the New Orleans setting which is fantastic. I've never played a Grand Theft Auto game but have played Mafia 1 and 2 on PC so I can't compare it to GTV. I don't think the graphics are that bad, the voice acting is great and the music is fantastic. I grew up in the 60's and 70's and it's spot on. Can't comment on the story because I haven't got that far into it yet. My main complaint is the controls! Also, the print is very small on the screen so you can't sit comfortably on your couch. You have to practically be on top of the TV to read it. They also do not give you any information on how to read the map or what all the symbols mean!!! Really stupid! I'm driving by symbols and I have no clue what I'm passing up. Also they don't explain the symbols on the HUD either. Some are easy to figure out but others are not. Nothing in Options menu to explain them. Also, the on-screen instructions are only up there for about 2 seconds - by the time you scooch up on the couch and get closer to the TV to read them they are gone! Really annoying. Driving is not too bad (anything is better than Watch Dogs!) but it's hard to see the traffic lights (might be easier on PC) until you are right on top of them. This is probably a bad PC port I would think. Overall, it's an okay game so far with some very annoying details!… Expand
  6. Risax
    Oct 15, 2016
    7
    At first, I really enjoyed Mafia III. The characters, the setting, the feel of gunplay? All were pretty fantastic. Unfortunately, after you finish what is basically the tutorial, the game turns into kind of a grind... I remember in Mafia II when I found it kind of a waste that the beautiful open world wasn't really used, well in Mafia III they tried...but it fell kind of flat. Whenever youAt first, I really enjoyed Mafia III. The characters, the setting, the feel of gunplay? All were pretty fantastic. Unfortunately, after you finish what is basically the tutorial, the game turns into kind of a grind... I remember in Mafia II when I found it kind of a waste that the beautiful open world wasn't really used, well in Mafia III they tried...but it fell kind of flat. Whenever you need to take over a racket, you have to do a bunch of inane **** over and over until you can finally either kill or recruit the racket boss. Now, I consider myself pretty patient when it comes to grind-y gameplay, but it even got to ME. I think the only times I ENJOYED doing those lame side missions where for the Dixie Mob and Southern Union rackets because there was just a sweet kind of irony to it. (and because the Hollow is literally the first district you take over). Now, with that being said, the actual STORY is pretty great and getting revenge on actual lieutenants and capos is satisfying. One or two of them even managed to tug on my heartstrings. I do admit that I missed not being able to customize Lincoln or his cars in any way, though. I think there will be DLC for that, which, thankfully, is free. I also disliked that you could only heal via adrenalin and not get a bite to eat to get it back in between missions or something like it. Or that you could only buy weapons from the back of a fan, although that gets explained. Kind of made all the stores feel kind of redundant. Anyway, I'd get this game for the story, characters and gunplay...but only if you're willing to go to an often annoying grind to get from story point to story point. You should probably wait for a price drop too.… Expand
  7. p1menta
    Sep 5, 2018
    7
    such a cool plot, with such cool and carismatic characters, and good ideas for a "gta-like" game, but it all seems really underdone, and it lack those final touches, and so many things doesn't work as they should.
    half way through the game you just wish it ends (or for donovan to show again with some new cutscenes. if it wasnt for the characters and the storyline i'd take two or three    such a cool plot, with such cool and carismatic characters, and good ideas for a "gta-like" game, but it all seems really underdone, and it lack those final touches, and so many things doesn't work as they should.
    half way through the game you just wish it ends (or for donovan to show again with some new cutscenes. if it wasnt for the characters and the storyline i'd take two or three points out my ratings.    … Expand
  8. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    7
    Story: 7, Gameplay: 7, Graphics: 7. Repetitive, but it's a good game, i enjoyed it,
  9. dpaudiophile
    Oct 11, 2016
    7
    The story in Mafia 3 is very well written, the characters are well played; and the soundtrack is impressive, not only using very popular and memorable tunes, but also some obscure songs that really set the tone in certain scenes.

    The shooting mechanics are standard (nothing special), and the same goes for the cover system, which are definitely not broken. I played on hard with no aim    The story in Mafia 3 is very well written, the characters are well played; and the soundtrack is impressive, not only using very popular and memorable tunes, but also some obscure songs that really set the tone in certain scenes.

    The shooting mechanics are standard (nothing special), and the same goes for the cover system, which are definitely not broken. I played on hard with no aim assist, and the shooting/cover gameplay was pretty good throughout, nothing that glaringly bad or awkward to complain about, and nothing that great or unique to give high praise.

    The driving (on land) is a bit heavy and can feel awkward especially in the beginning of the game, but once I set the driving option to "simulation" in the pause menu, and changed the camera view to inside of the car overlooking the hood, I got accustom to it pretty quickly and didn't have many problems there on out. Boats are a different story. They tend to be too loose when turning, and too much damage can happen way to easily. Driving in boats is a big "meh".

    There is a lot to do in the game besides the main story. I enjoy collecting old Playboy and Hotrod magazines from the 60's, and that level of novelty is a perfect addition to help you stray from the monotony of busting up rackets/hideouts when you're not playing the main story.

    This game is glitchy. and I'm sure that you've read this already (and rightfully so) because again, THIS GAME IS GLITCHY!

    I've had my game crash about five to ten times while playing it, but I never lost any real progress because of the autosaving. I can see it being frustrating if you're right in the middle of a long story mission with no autosave, and then you crash and you have to start over. There are also graphical glitches in the game. Sometimes when changing from gameplay to cutscene and back to gameplay, you'll notice that the lighting on the characters can get very bright and stay like that for a minute or two. I've seen cars spin out randomly, people walk on the air, and other minor glitches that you wouldn't see in a polished game.

    If you're on the fence about getting this game because of the glitches, wait another month or so, and hopefully a patch or two will address these issues. Glitches like these usually get fixed, and I would say in this games case there is a high probability that they will be fixed because it's a game by a big company in 2K.

    Overall Mafia 3 was a fun game with a great story, mediocre shooting/driving, and a glitchy/buggy experience throughout (even though I would say that the glitches/bugs are not game-breaking).

    If the game doesn't ever get patched to fix the glitches/bugs then I would give this game a 5/10

    If the bugs were addressed, and I didn't have to take them into consideration because they're not effecting gameplay, then I would give this game a 7.5/10

    as for right now with the way the full game is I'll give it a 6.5/10 (rounding up to 7/10 using metacritic ratings)    … Expand
  10. Voodoo123
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    +Excellent '4k' hdr visuals +Top tier cut scenes animations +Excellent scorcese esque screenplay
    +Some surprising great driving and shooting mechanics
    +Superb soundtrack -game breaking bugs still present!!! -odd glitches that regularly interrupt the gameplay -some awfully repitetious 'side missions' -even the core story gameplay is very basic shooting gallery stuff When this came to ps    +Excellent '4k' hdr visuals +Top tier cut scenes animations +Excellent scorcese esque screenplay
    +Some surprising great driving and shooting mechanics
    +Superb soundtrack
    -game breaking bugs still present!!!
    -odd glitches that regularly interrupt the gameplay
    -some awfully repitetious 'side missions'
    -even the core story gameplay is very basic shooting gallery stuff

    When this came to ps plus it sat there in my collection, started playing recently and couldn't put it down. This is a great quality title but be warned there are still some game breaking glitches - I experienced 'freezing' on a cutscenes video multiple times, towards the end of the game the day night cycle glitched and was perpetual night only not to mention numerous times the ai got stuck somewhere prevention progression in a mission.

    Despite this it is full of charm and has some of the best visuals I've seen in a game of this type. Definitely worth your time if you're a fan of the gangster genre and open world gaming. I will advise though -just b line the story mode only the side quests are repeptitous and dialogue only no high quality cut scebes. To be found there.    … Expand
  11. Kind_Hitman
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    Mafia 3 has a great story. It's amazing! It is the most emotional and atmospheric game since The Last of Us. To be honestly for a long time i thought that Hangar 13 couldn't make Mafia great again. But they did it. My applause and Thank You from big fan of this serial.
  12. Mallshalay
    May 5, 2017
    7
    First things first. This is a good game, but not quite a Mafia successor. The guys from hangar 13 did hell of a job on the main story, great voice acting, perfectly done animations and overall an interesting storyline. However, I think, the transformation to an open world hurt this game a lot. It's like they tried to make something from this game which is not and never has been. That beingFirst things first. This is a good game, but not quite a Mafia successor. The guys from hangar 13 did hell of a job on the main story, great voice acting, perfectly done animations and overall an interesting storyline. However, I think, the transformation to an open world hurt this game a lot. It's like they tried to make something from this game which is not and never has been. That being said very inflicts my final rating.

    Next is the combat. Oh boy, how I like the combat system in this one, AI reacts to where you shoot them, they even have dialogs like "He's reloading, kill him." which is nice and they act very human-like.

    Now we move to the driving. It's not that great, however, when you set it on simulation, it's quite enjoyable, at least for me.

    The last thing before I'll say my final verdict, is the graphics... I don't quite understand where all the hate comes from, I can't say anything bad about the graphics, it just looks right, even though there are still some graphical glitches present such as bad lightning when day time and rain or shadows looking very weird, but I hope, they will fix that soon, still it must be said, they should've repaired it before release.

    My Final verdict for this game. Although I'm a very huge fan of Mafia I and I somewhat enjoyed the second one I must say this is a good game, it's not amazing but it still builds up the story and gameplay better than Mafia II, which I'm glad it does. 7.5/10

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    UPDATE:

    After finishing the game I found myself confused, what to think of this entry to the series. First of all, the story is top notch all the way to the end, that didn't change, however to get to the main story missions you have to do these repetitive racket bullcraps where you just start to think you won't be able to finish the game and that's the main problem of this game. I can't believe how someone could make these great and memorable main story missions where you go and kill the sidekicks and underbosses of Sal Marcano and right next to it these shallow, boring and repetitive racket "missions" and to top it all of, just implement them as "main story missions". I just lost it there. So, because of this, I have to lower my initial score and I'm very sorry to do that, because the main story is soo great. 6.8/10    … Expand
  13. Ernebro
    Dec 12, 2016
    7
    Fantastic story, characters and setting, but a bit disappointing when it comes to the gameplay. It gets quite repetitive after a while and I experienced some irritating graphical bugs as well.
  14. zisistsi
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    This is one of the few times I review a video game that I DON’T actually like. I greatly fond this kind of games. I have played every one major title of those open world AAA titles.

    However, this game lucks some major points that can make it to be at least on pair with the games’ industry epitome of success GTA 5. The driving experience is horrendous. I don’t know what they had in    This is one of the few times I review a video game that I DON’T actually like. I greatly fond this kind of games. I have played every one major title of those open world AAA titles.

    However, this game lucks some major points that can make it to be at least on pair with the games’ industry epitome of success GTA 5.

    The driving experience is horrendous. I don’t know what they had in mind but it seems extremely arcadie and targeted for amateur gamers or children, (however anyone can argue that cannot be a child’s game as It is gory and racist). Thus, why there is such bad driving style even on the so called simulation experience?
    My second statement is that the graphics on PS4 can be on times either splendid or dreadful. This can’t be happening on AAA titles I believe.

    Either way I was waiting like crazy this game after I saw the demo in E3, and I state that 2k did a terrible work, keeping in mind that budget given seems to be huge. This can be perceived by looking at copyrighted songs and advertising it got, making it an extremely hyped game.
    I am starting to believe that any publisher passing delayed AAA copies to the critics, it tends to have either technical issues or severe bugs.    … Expand
  15. GamerJosh0137
    Oct 10, 2016
    7
    I gotta say I was a bit surprised at some of the feedback Mafia 3 has received on metacritic and other various review sites. I bought Mafia 3 day one and don't regret my purchase what-so-ever. The 1960's setting is super interesting to me, not only because of the veitnam war, or the racial tension but because my father who I have a great deal of respect for is a Vietnam vet and prettyI gotta say I was a bit surprised at some of the feedback Mafia 3 has received on metacritic and other various review sites. I bought Mafia 3 day one and don't regret my purchase what-so-ever. The 1960's setting is super interesting to me, not only because of the veitnam war, or the racial tension but because my father who I have a great deal of respect for is a Vietnam vet and pretty much grew up in Louisiana. So you could say I am a little biased. The gameplay is there, as well as plenty of content. Yes, it can get a bit repetitive if you play for several hours at a time, but given that is is a Mob/Mafia revenge game it is going to entail a lot of killing mob/mafia members and that is exactly what you do A LOT. The voice acting is some of the strongest I have ever heard in a video game, and certainly adds to the immersion. The cars handle a bit more arcady than I would like. Hanger 13 has stated, and I am paraphrasing here that "they wanted the driving to be a bit more arcady so that EVERYONE would be able to drive efficiently." I feel they dropped the ball on this. If they were looking to make things easier for more casual gamers that is totally cool, but maybe add it as an option to have a more realistic driving experience. Cars back then were extremely heavy and as big as boats so it completely takes me out of the experience when I am hugging corners at 100 mph in something the size of a small yacht. I did however love the "Louisiana Bayou" setting. It looks extremely accurate to the time, and when I say accurate of the time I just mean the over all feel of the Bayou. That kind of mystic/supernatural feeling. Hangar 13 did an incredible job making New Bordeau (The name of the city in Mafia 3) feel like as big a character as the main one Lincoln Clay. I completely enjoyed my time with Mafia 3 and I am starting again to see how other options play out (you will know what I mean if you play it, I dont want to give too much away). I would suggest going into the game reminding yourself that this is a new studio's (Hangar 13) first game ever. Yes, some of the developers that worked on previous Mafia titles did work on mafia 3 but it's safe to say they were extremely outnumbered. Also, try not to compare it to GTA 5. Of coarse GTA 5 looks and feels a lot better, but they have also had a little over 5 chances at fine tuning, and building on their franchise, whereas again this is hangar 13's first title as a studio. I should say that I have experienced 3 or 4 crashes on ps4 and some minor pop-ins but other than that I haven't noticed anything extreme though, I am no computer tech so someone with a trained eye might notice more.… Expand
  16. Sky-Line___
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    This game is very far from being bad. The aspect I loved the most is the ability it has to make me feel this New Orleans 60-70s ambiance. From the environments to the extremely good soundtrack without forgetting the beautiful cars that handle typically like cars from that time, I really enjoyed wandering around in New Bordeaux. Some buildings are also very well designed with a lot ofThis game is very far from being bad. The aspect I loved the most is the ability it has to make me feel this New Orleans 60-70s ambiance. From the environments to the extremely good soundtrack without forgetting the beautiful cars that handle typically like cars from that time, I really enjoyed wandering around in New Bordeaux. Some buildings are also very well designed with a lot of detail. Even games like GTA V don’t do better or even as good. Mafia III has been developed with the goal of having an extreme sense of detail. Those small things, like your tires that remain turned when you exit the car, the radio that evolves with the story, etc make it unique.

    However, one first big problem of Mafia 3 is the AI of ennemies. They are quite dumb in combat, and in a few minutes you will have learned everything you need to know in order to never be caught when engaging stealth combat (unless you’re unlucky). AI during stealth is terrible, dumb and totally blind. It really is the dumbest AI ever, I can whisper behind a wall and all the 5 men of a racket would so dumbly come close and get killed in the exact same way. One AI aspect that I liked however is the driving of NPCs. They are reasonably fast where they need to be (unlike GTA) and drive pretty realistically. That is another important element adding immersion to the game.

    To continue on the good, Mafia III is good in the way that it denounces racism by showing how serious sh*t could be a few dozens of years ago. From modern slavery to publicly accepted racism such as no-black stores, it is clear the developers wanted to send a message and I like the fact Mafia III is not scared to show this. That’s also part of what I mean when I say care for detail. Nowadays, too many games don’t dare to take risks anymore by fear of not being politically correct and I don’t think Mafia enters that category.

    Then I can talk about the story, another crucial aspect of Mafia games. Actually, the story is interesting. It is well built, and going after the organization from bottom to top is in the spirit of a good mafia-movie plot. Donovan and Clay are a good duo, and all the main missions are reasonably well written. Unfortunately, the main story (which, taken alone, is quite short) is slowed down by a TON of side missions that are extreeeeeemely repetitive. Each boss you have to take down necessitates that you clean the neighborhood with 4 to 10 things to do beforehand. And that is a problem since it represents 80% of the game. Obviously, all the dialogs coming with those side missions are incredibly fade. It’s always the same. It became atrocious at a point where they would reuse a building for 2 or even 3 different missions. For example, you might totally beat the hell out of an enemy hideout by killing everyone and then you would have to come back to that exact same spot to kill an under-boss, and then magically the building would be full of enemies again.

    Continuing gameplay-wise, I enjoyed the cops in this game. The pursuits can be really epic (not GTA V style where you get shot to death for having just punched someone). I felt some Blues Brothers vibes! I also encountered some random events that happened to be very cool. For example, I once got followed by cops in a friendly camp, and some epic shooting followed, involving my fellow allies taking my side and shooting at the cops. Be warned, police isn’t flawless either though. I’ve experienced many situations where for example, huge shootings happened in the middle of crowded areas with cops remaining not alerted despite being a few blocks away.

    Finally and technically-wise, Mafia III can be as good as it can be terrible. As mentioned, the world feels and looks great, a lot of good work has been put on designing a cool map. Unfortunately, there are way too many bugs. Not even talking about the heavily present aliasing and ghosting which I still don’t mind too much, but it’s more about cinematics with no sound, cars popping totally wrecked, missions not launching requiring a full console restart, NPCs not recognizing my truck trailer, weather staying stuck on night raining, NPCs panicking and leaving their cars at red lights (???), enemies spawning when you’re in hostile zone already, silencer that isn’t silent, etc.

    To wrap this long review up, I would say that Mafia III is still worth it especially at low price. Why? Because of its exceptional ambiance and world, its care for detail, the cars, and the cool (but basic) story. That of course comes at a cost of knowing that skipping side content will be more than needed and that resulting from that, the game will feel short.    … Expand
  17. RDaddy497
    Jan 21, 2017
    7
    Mafie III - A great game... with a lot of problems

    I was honestly surprised by how many negative reviews this game got. I understand why, but I personally think that the pros out weigh the cons by a lot. This game has one of the best settings we have seen in a long time. An open world game set in the 1960s in the south during the civil rights movement. So it's very neat to drive    Mafie III - A great game... with a lot of problems

    I was honestly surprised by how many negative reviews this game got. I understand why, but I personally think that the pros out weigh the cons by a lot.

    This game has one of the best settings we have seen in a long time. An open world game set in the 1960s in the south during the civil rights movement. So it's very neat to drive around the beautiful open world. Great licensed soundtracks while driving, in cutscenes, and gameplay. Plus, the game's soundtracks are great as well; giving a classic southern gangster feel as you shootout enemies. The voice actors give a great performance in every cutscene in this game. Very likable characters, whether they are antagonist or protagonist. Now, this part I am very confused with. So many people have criticized the gameplay. The driving feels very good, plus the cars are sweet. The gunplay is really good. It is very graphic and satisfying whenever you shoot up the enemies. The stealth is simple, but solid. The melee attacks are prob the best part. You can run up to an enemy and bash their face in and perform a brutal takedown by shooting them in the mouth, gut or head. The violence is very graphic and even disturbing, but that is what makes the gunplay so satisfying.

    Now.. this game also has a lot of problems. If I am being biased, I believe that the cons are not too big of a deal. The main flaw with this game that turned everybody off was the repetitive missions. Although it is fun to take the city district by district like a mafia would do, it is very repetitive. Personally this did not bother me much, but it is the main flaw that makes this game from reaching its full potential. Although this is an open world game there are too many glitches. Occasionally the lighting will freak out whenever you enter a building and the mirrors barely even work in this game. Some times it takes a while for the world to load all its details while driving. The AI is not too bad, but it has its moments. Enemies will occasionally see you even if your completely hidden. Police will occasionally get on to you even if you're a mile away from them.

    + Very neat setting, with a beautiful world
    + Fantastic characters and cutscenes
    + Gruesome and satisfying gameplay
    + Classic cars that drive very smoothly
    + Fun boss levels
    + Sweet weapons
    + Fun collectables (more fun if you're a pervert)

    +- Graphics are decent for its time
    +- AI is not bad, but will break at moments
    +- Get great deals from Mafia gangs, but it's not a challenge to earn the deals

    - Repetitive missions, which can potentially lose the appeal to the entire game
    - Too many unacceptable glitches, but at least it's nothing game breaking though
    - Game has no real challenge, has almost the same level of difficulty throughout
    - No fast traveling, which can occasionally be a pain

    This game can be very enjoyable for the right person. If you enjoy very mature stories with unique settings, this game is for you. If you don't mind repetitive missions because you're a fan of uncomplicated violent gameplay, this game is for you. Basically saying that if you wished that Quentin Tarantino made video games.. this game is for you. If looking for a game like GTA.. then never get this game. If you can stand it when games are repetitive, then do not get this game.

    This is not a great game, but it can be very enjoyable if played by the right person.    … Expand
  18. Akirarus
    Oct 8, 2016
    7
    PS4

    I hate reinforced bushes

    Задержка загрузки.
    Повреждение машин плохо проработано.
    Очень дальние поездки по мелочи.
    Ненавижу железобетонные кусты.
  19. Dolosais
    Sep 6, 2017
    7
    Mafia 3 is a great Mafia game and so far I love it the story is actually a great story and I really love it that it's story about betrayal and Lincoln Clay's trying to get back from his near-death experience to get his revenge and trying to teach Sal Marcano a lesson Lincoln's tried to take it away everything Away Sal Marcano has and when it comes to the game play it's actually pretty funMafia 3 is a great Mafia game and so far I love it the story is actually a great story and I really love it that it's story about betrayal and Lincoln Clay's trying to get back from his near-death experience to get his revenge and trying to teach Sal Marcano a lesson Lincoln's tried to take it away everything Away Sal Marcano has and when it comes to the game play it's actually pretty fun I really love the game play though but my problem with the game is actually the the glitch and it's just kind of buggy I already have my latest patch but the bug is still there somewhere but it didn't really bothers me and I really love to story and a gameplay but yes if you hate something that is repetitive I didn't recommend you to play the game but if you feel okay with the repetitive things and then go ahead, the way Lincoln clay taking out lots of mobster all by himself like a badass I really love him but yeah most of the mission is just really really and very repetitive That's my kind of problem I expect this thing to be a more variable Mission type of mission you see because most thing you do is actually take down some rackets and then take down leiutenants than interrogate people and kill and again again it just happens almost the whole games and then you kill the last boss in it and so yeah but if you actually looking forward for the story actually pretty good story if the repetitive things in the glitch didn't bother you you go play the game but if you're really bother you then leave it… Expand
  20. ashyyay2
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    just an ok game.nothing special.the missions are usually boring and there isn't something interesting.but driving is so good.the shooting has some problems but they aren't that bad.i hope the next update fix issues like bugs and frame rate.
  21. QBK_
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    Понравился сюжет! Физика машин замечательная! Но 30 кадров печалят и еще то что смотришь на игру и будто игра запущена в 720p и растянута до 1080! Слишком много заскрептованных моментов! Враги топорно на тебя реагируют! Я считаю эта игра заслуживает твердую 7-ку!Понравился сюжет! Физика машин замечательная! Но 30 кадров печалят и еще то что смотришь на игру и будто игра запущена в 720p и растянута до 1080! Слишком много заскрептованных моментов! Враги топорно на тебя реагируют! Я считаю эта игра заслуживает твердую 7-ку!
  22. BoozeVoodoo
    Oct 8, 2016
    7
    All in all a pretty good game but nothing that you haven’t played before. Come for the satisfying combat, incredible story, and amazing voice acting. Leave because the game crashed and other technical issues. I give Mafia 3 a…

    7/10
  23. PaulYorick
    Oct 10, 2016
    7
    Enjoyable and engrossing at first, but quickly repetitive. I've played a few hours so far and the variation in missions is limited between some core elements and different side-missions. The story is presented well and is engrossing, but the lack of polish and a somewhat dull open-world hamstring any full immersion.

    It definitely gets better as you progress with upgrades and weapons,    Enjoyable and engrossing at first, but quickly repetitive. I've played a few hours so far and the variation in missions is limited between some core elements and different side-missions. The story is presented well and is engrossing, but the lack of polish and a somewhat dull open-world hamstring any full immersion.

    It definitely gets better as you progress with upgrades and weapons, but I would have enjoyed seeing more activities to do between missions to flesh things out as I found myself rushing through a lot of the "Racket" missions just to get them done.    … Expand
  24. sgtjasonbond
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    Well I did give this a 10 3 days ago because I didn't see a lot of things of it until I played a bit more you see the thing is I did notice the cloud wasn't as textured in fact it just reminds me of Legend of Zelda on the n64 graphics back then I mean the graphics are good and the cut-scenes are good but there are some stuff I started to notice now on my last review I didn't get to play itWell I did give this a 10 3 days ago because I didn't see a lot of things of it until I played a bit more you see the thing is I did notice the cloud wasn't as textured in fact it just reminds me of Legend of Zelda on the n64 graphics back then I mean the graphics are good and the cut-scenes are good but there are some stuff I started to notice now on my last review I didn't get to play it a lot but when I had a lot of more time then usual I start noticing it did have some stuff wrong which this game was one other thing I did notice you can't customize your cars or even buy any new cars I still give it at least an 7 because it doesn't derserve a zero but the other thing I notice is you keep doing some of the side missions over and over again which is another of Mafia's downfall there's not a lot of stuff to buy aside from weapons and upgrades maybe if they added where you can buy cars it would be better but I wasn't big on the clothes customizing ill be honest but it does kinda get tiring looking at the same clothes most of the time. Hopefully if they choose to add another Mafia they should at least have Vito as the playable character again.… Expand
  25. Snowdrifter
    Oct 12, 2016
    7
    I bought this game on release because i love games that go into the past. This game has a great setting and shows it to us with respect. The main character and the supporting cast are really well written. The story itself is good as well. It is definitely one of the best stories this year for me. The gun feeling is fine nothing special. The driving itself is fine but remember to brakeI bought this game on release because i love games that go into the past. This game has a great setting and shows it to us with respect. The main character and the supporting cast are really well written. The story itself is good as well. It is definitely one of the best stories this year for me. The gun feeling is fine nothing special. The driving itself is fine but remember to brake really early because i crashed all the time.
    BUT
    The game has problems. The textures aren't well done and the whole thing looks muddy. I have experienced 5 crashes including the first time i actually booted up the game. The missions are really boring and repetitive. It is a real grind.
    Should you buy this game at this time for 50, 60 or 70 euros? No but i don't think that you should skip this one when you see it on sale.
    Overall i had fun but i would recommend to buy it at a later date.    … Expand
  26. leadtojrs
    Oct 12, 2016
    7
    In an nutshell, Mafia 3 isn't bad. I'm not sure why people are complaining about glitches and stuff. It isn't perfect but the bugs and glitches occur in rare occasions. As far as the story is concerned, yes the idea is repetitive.The gameplay isn't. You end up in different rackets on different locations. It is pretty much similar to the Godfather 2, exec[t that you are generally aloneIn an nutshell, Mafia 3 isn't bad. I'm not sure why people are complaining about glitches and stuff. It isn't perfect but the bugs and glitches occur in rare occasions. As far as the story is concerned, yes the idea is repetitive.The gameplay isn't. You end up in different rackets on different locations. It is pretty much similar to the Godfather 2, exec[t that you are generally alone tearing down rackets. Yes the AI is stupid AF. For example you are hiding in cover and there are two guards talking around the corner you can whistle and only one will come. You kill him right in front of the other one, his friend won't give two **** about him and start a normal patrol.Overall the game is good. Gives you the feel of creating your own criminal empire. Reminds you of Narcos sometimes.… Expand
  27. XxBadmelonxX
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    it kinda looked like gta San Andreas.
    It was very buggy and the lag was making the game even worse.
    They should have called it Bugia lll.
    The graphics weren't that bad but personally aside from the bugs and stuff I enjoyed the first hours.
  28. Omega36
    Oct 13, 2016
    7
    Mafia 3 is a solid game but I can agree that its potential has not been met, the game could use another few months in development in order to polish a few things.

    + The game realistically presents the climate of 1960's USA like few others + Great music + The story and characters are very well done + As opposed to what many people believe the driving is actually quite good, especially    Mafia 3 is a solid game but I can agree that its potential has not been met, the game could use another few months in development in order to polish a few things.

    + The game realistically presents the climate of 1960's USA like few others
    + Great music
    + The story and characters are very well done
    + As opposed to what many people believe the driving is actually quite good, especially if you pick the "simulation" option
    + Combat is exciting and dynamic
    +/- The graphics are not amazing but also not that bad as what most people are saying
    - The side missions are very repetitive, you will end up doing the same thing many times, however if you have an imagination it gives you the possibility of approaching the same type of mission (although most have interesting different back stories) in a different way, it is all up to you! You can use stealth and take out everyone with a knife, you can go in guns blazing and due to the good cover system the action is very dynamic, you can take out the opponents with a sniper, blow them up etc. if you have a good imagination you really can make the experience of side missions fun!
    - There are a few bugs now and then but nothing of a deal breaker so far (played around 15h already)
    - The open world does not feel that "alive", do not expect it to feel as realistic as in GTA
    - No option to own houses/change clothes
    - Lightning effects are not good

    To sum up, I believe Mafia 3 is a good game but has not met its potential. It is worth the money, however don't go out expecting too much from it, whether you enjoy the game really depends on the way you play it, use your imagination (differentiate taking out the targets/fulfilling the objectives using stealth, from a distance and guns blazing etc. and the repetitiveness really does not become such an issue then). The amazing music, great story, great voice acting and atmosphere make it a positive experience.    … Expand
  29. Niknigal
    Oct 15, 2016
    7
    A strong setting, story, characters, soundtrack, stellar voice acting and amazing cinematics are held back by insanely repetitive missions and lackluster gameplay. Considering its predecessors and potential, this game should have been great instead of just ok. The game starts off brilliantly, but becomes tedious when the 'open world' aspect becomes unlocked as constant mini-quests areA strong setting, story, characters, soundtrack, stellar voice acting and amazing cinematics are held back by insanely repetitive missions and lackluster gameplay. Considering its predecessors and potential, this game should have been great instead of just ok. The game starts off brilliantly, but becomes tedious when the 'open world' aspect becomes unlocked as constant mini-quests are required to unlock the next story mission which advances the plot. Various bugs, glitches, poor performance and inconsistent graphics doesn't help it either.… Expand
  30. sukhoilover
    Oct 16, 2016
    7
    The gameplay is clunky.
    Honestly, the weapons and story are top-notch, but if it just allowed side missions to be done when the player wants to do them, they would get a pass. But the meh 'revolutionary' progressive leveling system gets in the way of a good overall gameplay experience.
    The combat is phenomenal and it feels satisfying to squeeze the trigger on your dualshock, sending    The gameplay is clunky.
    Honestly, the weapons and story are top-notch, but if it just allowed side missions to be done when the player wants to do them, they would get a pass. But the meh 'revolutionary' progressive leveling system gets in the way of a good overall gameplay experience.
    The combat is phenomenal and it feels satisfying to squeeze the trigger on your dualshock, sending buckshot pellets into the chest of your enemies. If you're going to play this game, for your own good, only use the shotguns. I also enjoy the fact that it makes you seem like you're a huge recognized figure, as shown with it's documentary story-telling. Overall, it's okay.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 29, 2017
    60
    Its stealth is too repetitive, its gunfights too familiar, and its driving too boring to support anything else that’s going on. Despite how clever it manages to be in portraying the conquest and control of a criminal enterprise, the nuts-and-bolts missions feel like busywork, and it never fully explores the most interesting aspects of its setting. It’s better than Mafia II, but that’s damning it with faint praise.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Dec 14, 2016
    60
    This is a game whose best moments are diluted by a torrent of filler, whose beauty is obscured by its technical shortcomings, and whose obvious potential is squandered by a lack of polish. That weird orange sky is, alas, the least of its problems. [Christmas 2016, p.110]
  3. CD-Action
    Dec 12, 2016
    70
    It could have been a really great sandbox for one evening. It’s a shame the developers decided to extend it by over a dozen completely redundant hours, because they had fresh ideas for around one fifth of the campaign and made the rest of the game repetitive as hell. [12/2016, p.48]
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