Mafia III

 PlayStation 4
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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1948 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 632 out of 1948
  2. Mixed: 585 out of 1948
  3. Negative: 731 out of 1948
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  1. expain
    Oct 10, 2016
    0
    неописуемо ублюдская игра, в ней плохо практически всё, даже не смогу описать всего, продавать альфа-версию игры за полную цену нужно иметь очень много наглости
  2. L3000
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    Mafia 3 reminds me of what the mafia films has best: Scorsese, striking characters, good story, etc.

    It also has an incredible gameplay with great controles.Mafia 3 rocks!
  3. theirrelephants
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    Awful combat, awful driving, awful mechanics in general. The sole reason to 'explore' buildings seems to be pointless collectibles that have a huge icon above them so every moron knows that they can interact with them. The only saving grace is the soundtrack, but since I don't care about music unless it's absolutely killer (say what you want a mass effect 1 and 2, but the sound was quiteAwful combat, awful driving, awful mechanics in general. The sole reason to 'explore' buildings seems to be pointless collectibles that have a huge icon above them so every moron knows that they can interact with them. The only saving grace is the soundtrack, but since I don't care about music unless it's absolutely killer (say what you want a mass effect 1 and 2, but the sound was quite literally perfect in both of those games), they're not getting a point for that.

    This is a GTA rip off with worse gameplay in every single way, and worse graphics to boot. Despite the okay car physics, I still found it a massive pain to navigate around in a vehicle to the point where I was fondly remembering GTA 4.

    I have nothing to say about the story, because I was expecting it to be awful, and it was. Maybe you'll like it if you hate white people, but I don't think that's a very large market, and if it is then it's certainly not for video games. It's a shame the game mechanics are terrible too.

    They took what was bad about Mafia 2 and just made things worse. Mafia 1 was a great game, and it has devolved with every subsequent release. This is no exception.

    I doubt there will be a mafia 4 at this rate, and that's a good thing.    … Expand
  4. noirfx
    Oct 13, 2016
    0
    Do not waste your money on this bugged low quality piece of crap. Don't let beautiful visuals fool you, gameplay is so repetitive, dull and boring. They could start fixing hundreds of bugs, but they decided to bring some pathetic DLCs.
  5. Jezus
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    Trash game. Mafia 2 was much more better than this peace of sht. It's actually really hard to spot the difference in graphics, lol. 6 years ahead and Mafia 3 looks even worse. From the first game Mafia series were about realism and atmosphere. But without all little details and lots of arcade elements game is much less immersive, and can't really be distinguished from GTA. It is likeTrash game. Mafia 2 was much more better than this peace of sht. It's actually really hard to spot the difference in graphics, lol. 6 years ahead and Mafia 3 looks even worse. From the first game Mafia series were about realism and atmosphere. But without all little details and lots of arcade elements game is much less immersive, and can't really be distinguished from GTA. It is like **** GTA clone.… Expand
  6. SNESStarter
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    Awful. This isn't Mafia at all. It's a GTA rip-off that is so poorly done that I wouldn't even pick it up from the garbage bin. Technically, it's a failure. Story wise, it's a failure. Character wise, it's a failure. What does this game have to even do with the Mafia like the first two? Disgraceful.
  7. Vadim1989
    Oct 19, 2016
    0
    Mafia 3 has a great story and setting but what holds the game back is poor driving controls and graphical problems such as NPCs poping in from nowhere, poor lighting and poor textures, the gameplay also feels very repetitive with locations being recycled for missions.
  8. triplex01
    Oct 19, 2016
    0
    NOT A MAFIA GAME

    This game has as much to do with mafia as any of the GTA games. You are some thug who fights other thugs and that is pretty much it. Driving is bad, the camera movement when driving makes me sick. Sounds are not very good. Graphics are meh, blurry textures and crashes. Menu is awful. This game would be better off if it was named something else but even then it    NOT A MAFIA GAME

    This game has as much to do with mafia as any of the GTA games. You are some thug who fights other thugs and that is pretty much it.

    Driving is bad, the camera movement when driving makes me sick. Sounds are not very good. Graphics are meh, blurry textures and crashes. Menu is awful.

    This game would be better off if it was named something else but even then it would be mediocre.    … Expand
  9. Pushistick
    Oct 19, 2016
    0
    Pros
    - Soundtrack

    Cons
    - There is no mafia atmosphere
    - Ugly low res textures in many places on max graphics
    - Horrible shooting mechanics
    - Driving controls are unrealistic and floaty.
    - Game crashes

    That game has no right to be called “Mafia”. Real name for this trash is “New Bordeaux Vermin”.
  10. jerrymimus
    Oct 21, 2016
    0
    One of the worst games I have ever played. It is buggy and boring beyond belief. Could have been great but it seems the developers just bothered with graphics and story. Would have been worth more if I could just watch the story as a movie...
  11. Kel42
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    In truth it doesn't quite deserve a zero. I mean the music is good. But that's about it. The score is to offset these fake 10/10s. This game is a big mess. Such garbage. I can't believe we're still preordering games, when lots of them come out like this. It's full of glitches, the graphics are horrendous, the shooting and movements are clunky, the list goes on. I just can't believe peopleIn truth it doesn't quite deserve a zero. I mean the music is good. But that's about it. The score is to offset these fake 10/10s. This game is a big mess. Such garbage. I can't believe we're still preordering games, when lots of them come out like this. It's full of glitches, the graphics are horrendous, the shooting and movements are clunky, the list goes on. I just can't believe people are giving an honest score when they give it 10/10.… Expand
  12. fallouts
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    This incompetent dev can't even be bothered to optimize a game for fixed hardware. This game has wonky performance, regular crashes, poor draw distance, poor car handling and average graphics. Don't give those money who don't deserve it. Buy this on sale or better yet wait for the complete edition since they have chock full of DLC planned already. What a let down.
  13. Sheev
    Oct 10, 2016
    0
    A buggy unfinished mess of a game. This was quite possibly my most anticipated game of the decade being a big fan of Mafia 2. Unfortunately it lacks the complexity of it's predecessor and ends up feeling like a half baked GTA clone. Remember True Crime: New York City? Well Mafia III is essentially a modern day version of that game.

    If there's an upside to it being released in 2016 it's    A buggy unfinished mess of a game. This was quite possibly my most anticipated game of the decade being a big fan of Mafia 2. Unfortunately it lacks the complexity of it's predecessor and ends up feeling like a half baked GTA clone. Remember True Crime: New York City? Well Mafia III is essentially a modern day version of that game.

    If there's an upside to it being released in 2016 it's that some of the bugs can be fixed with updates, but it shouldn't have to be this way. What ever happened to games being released in a finished state? I personally blame Microsoft and Sony for introducing DLC, making it the norm so to speak. Maybe the reason why so many games feel so shallow these days is that developers think they can "fix" them later. Well you can fix the fps, you can fix a few of the bugs, but there are some things you just can't fix like the industry.    … Expand
  14. Jodle
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    This game have nothing common with older Mafia games and if is this mafia game it s really bad i m disappointed. Please give this franchise back to original developers 2K Czech they know how to make proper Mafia game.
  15. GamerZero
    Oct 12, 2016
    0
    As a fan of the series all I can say is don't waste you're money on this garbage game because if you're expecting a Mafia game (and who wouldn't be) you will be very disappointed.
  16. Woad_Brah
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    Buggy as all hell, dated graphics, simplistic and clunky controls... This game was nowhere near ready for release.

    Furthermore, this isn't even about the Mafia. It's more like a Black Lives Matter Terrorist Simulator.
  17. libso
    Oct 12, 2016
    0
    Feels like I'm playing Grand Theft Auto San Andreas on PS4 with same graphics that the game was released that year. All I can say is, Zero, Zero, Zero. Everything sucks, Even camera, FOG, Field of View, Texture quality in range and all sucks.
  18. MikiPsx
    Mar 21, 2017
    0
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  19. PalkovicofPal
    Oct 7, 2016
    0
    Very strange narrative: Mafia 3 lofts a very heavy handed narrative of fighting a strain of oppression endured by black characters, which would be fine, if it didn't confusedly stage Italian Americans as facile, blank-faced, and one-dimensional characters only attributed with a characterization of being seething racist criminals that ought to be mowed down. It's a very weird juggling actVery strange narrative: Mafia 3 lofts a very heavy handed narrative of fighting a strain of oppression endured by black characters, which would be fine, if it didn't confusedly stage Italian Americans as facile, blank-faced, and one-dimensional characters only attributed with a characterization of being seething racist criminals that ought to be mowed down. It's a very weird juggling act that this game tries to perform by lofting a prejudicial angle upon the backs of another stereotype.

    The game itself is locked at 30 fps, has poor lighting, and skips often. I would wait for a patch if you're into games with nonsensical, and frankly, hypocritical and ham-fisted stories. Did not enjoy this game.    … Expand
  20. Nexcz
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    30 fps lock, bad old graphic, crashing in cutscenes, AI is incredible stupid, main character is not sympatic, no original Mafia gameplay, bugs, terrible optimization overall.
  21. stormboy
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    Had high hopes for this game But what is available.Devoid of any excitement and beauty story
    Friends partiality aside
    this game
    nothing+
    just negatives
  22. EvGeniyIlyin
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    по всем фронтам недочеты... первая мафия в которой нет русской локали... графика на пс4 оставляет желать крайне лучшего... сюжет - я еще не закончил ее, но не цепляет пока.... куча багов... мелкий текст если играть на большом телеке в зале... крайне разачарован... сожалею о предзаказе по фуллпрайсу... достойно талько распродажи... может к тому времени и патчи поспеют (Вот за ремастередпо всем фронтам недочеты... первая мафия в которой нет русской локали... графика на пс4 оставляет желать крайне лучшего... сюжет - я еще не закончил ее, но не цепляет пока.... куча багов... мелкий текст если играть на большом телеке в зале... крайне разачарован... сожалею о предзаказе по фуллпрайсу... достойно талько распродажи... может к тому времени и патчи поспеют (Вот за ремастеред Лост Хевена на движке схожем с ГТА5, я б хоть щас два прайса выложил)… Expand
  23. Epicly
    Oct 8, 2016
    0
    I was really looking forward to this game.. Paid the hefty price of 50$ and couldnt wait to play the game, but I didnt fell like I was getting what I paid for sadly... Its kinda like going into a 5 star restaurant and getting a happy meal, Mafia III is a huge let down, It has bad graphics, and I mean... REALLY BAD GRAPHICS, it looks like a 2010 game, yes the cutscenes are well made, butI was really looking forward to this game.. Paid the hefty price of 50$ and couldnt wait to play the game, but I didnt fell like I was getting what I paid for sadly... Its kinda like going into a 5 star restaurant and getting a happy meal, Mafia III is a huge let down, It has bad graphics, and I mean... REALLY BAD GRAPHICS, it looks like a 2010 game, yes the cutscenes are well made, but everything else stinks of 2010 (Playing on a high end pc).

    Honestly, I wouldnt even pay 10$ to play the game, Might be the biggest let down of 2016... *Sopping*    … Expand
  24. Aoz1978
    Oct 9, 2016
    0
    The game is so broken the graphics are crap on xbox one it makes me sick that i would pay for this game
    No wonder hanger 13 waited to send copies to be reviewed it sad when i think homefront is a better game bla i will trade this crap game in blaaaa
  25. JohnRedPepper
    Oct 10, 2016
    0
    The moment i noticed hardly any pre release copies had been sent to critics, alarm bells rang aloud and now after playing this for nearly a total of 24 hours game time, I can see why. An unpolished and bugged filled adventure, which clearly was not even close to being ready for release. It's obvious the glorious pre release reviews were paid ones. The lighting is so poor there's parts ofThe moment i noticed hardly any pre release copies had been sent to critics, alarm bells rang aloud and now after playing this for nearly a total of 24 hours game time, I can see why. An unpolished and bugged filled adventure, which clearly was not even close to being ready for release. It's obvious the glorious pre release reviews were paid ones. The lighting is so poor there's parts of the game you can't explore at night because it's just to dark, I thought maybe this was added as a nice slice of realism, but when the goons could see me and shoot at me, I knew it was just c grade game development. The driving mechanics are shockingly bad and what should be the distinct sound of an American muscle car of that generation, sounds more like a chihuahua trying to pass wind. The sun looks more like a super nova that's on a collision course with earth, it's that unrealistic and blinding. In general the weather affects have that feeling it's 2006 not 2016. It's just a woeful attempt at trying to cash in on the previous 2 mafia games, which I'm not sure that the developers realise, that you actually were a part of the mafia. The soundtrack is great and the cut scenes are some of the best you'll see. Voice acting is very good, not much after that is a positive. it's an open world game, yet you have no interaction with it, you can't buy weapons from shops, food, drink, clothes, haircuts and all the things I thought open world games were about. The only clipping in this mafia, is when you're in sneak mode and you disappear into walls. What a terrible effort after promising so much, but that's gaming, it's a disgrace and good reason to never pre order anything.… Expand
  26. hagato
    Oct 10, 2016
    0
    Created a metacritic account to tell you how trash this game DONT BUY THIS GAME all the people giving it 9 and 10 have to be hangar 13 employees are something its straight up unplayable and the few times it does play right it looks like a ps3 game in 2007 the gameplay is the most repetitive i've ever seen its fun the first few time but after the 6th your like wtf isn't there something elseCreated a metacritic account to tell you how trash this game DONT BUY THIS GAME all the people giving it 9 and 10 have to be hangar 13 employees are something its straight up unplayable and the few times it does play right it looks like a ps3 game in 2007 the gameplay is the most repetitive i've ever seen its fun the first few time but after the 6th your like wtf isn't there something else to do....NOPE. This game symbolizes everything wrong with video game develpoment in 2016. DONT BUY THIS GAME… Expand
  27. RagingR
    Oct 11, 2016
    0
    Sad, I feel like I had to make an account to get a point across. Fake 10s are laughable, comparing story narrative to Last of Us etc. It's just a prank brooo. This game had great potential but it was executed horribly.

    PROS- Soundtrack Vehicle controls Voices MAIN STORY CONS- EVERYTHING ELSE. AI dumb as hell side missions, worthless and boring. Filler missions, even worse.    Sad, I feel like I had to make an account to get a point across. Fake 10s are laughable, comparing story narrative to Last of Us etc. It's just a prank brooo. This game had great potential but it was executed horribly.

    PROS-
    Soundtrack
    Vehicle controls
    Voices
    MAIN STORY

    CONS-
    EVERYTHING ELSE.
    AI dumb as hell
    side missions, worthless and boring. Filler missions, even worse.
    Graphics, 2010
    Rendering distance skyrim very low
    customization? added to dictionary
    replay value? refund
    Bugs, but these are fixable so I stay fair and keep em out.

    Overall a 6 but seeing so many fake reviews 0.0.    … Expand
  28. zx2781
    Oct 12, 2016
    0
    I see this as a huge step back for the Mafia series that was put in the hands of an inept studio. Bullet points for me:
    Pros:
    1. Soundtrack. Adds to the overall atmosphere. 2. Open World with full ability to go everywhere. Cons: 1. Graphics. Look dated and washed out. Worst lighting I have seen in a game with an orange sheen at sunrise and sunset. Plugged in Mafia II to make sure this    I see this as a huge step back for the Mafia series that was put in the hands of an inept studio. Bullet points for me:
    Pros:
    1. Soundtrack. Adds to the overall atmosphere.
    2. Open World with full ability to go everywhere.
    Cons:
    1. Graphics. Look dated and washed out. Worst lighting I have seen in a game with an orange sheen at sunrise and sunset. Plugged in Mafia II to make sure this was not in my imagination. It is not.
    2. The writing. Horrific usage of modern phrases and contemporary theme of discussion not used in 1968. The overall story structure is sophomoric and did not have the hook and engaging feel of Mafia II.
    3. Prepare to be preached at. I don't care what anyone's social and political view point is until they throw it in my face after I just paid sixty bucks. At the beginning disclaimer they state they will be using racist and inappropriate subject matter to create authenticity. They do that well by:
    a) Degrading African Americans.
    b) Making sure everyone knows how bad Caucasian people are.
    c) Pushing the fact that America is evil...especially in 1968. Evil attackers of attackers of Vietnam. Corrupt and evil white men running the country.
    If you are going to preach your view point to the recipients of your story at least make it believable. The writers in this game embarrass themselves.
    4. Overall game play gets repetitive and boring. Does not have the dark drama feel of previous titles. Mafia has never been a real deep game outside of the story line. If you remove the an engaging story as they have there is not much left.
    5. Language. I would have lumped this with the writing but it deserves mention on its own. Prepare to hear totally unnecessary and over usage of the most profane vulgarity for no reason other than to try to be cool. Again I point out the almost sophomoric and immature writing I have had to sit through. I don't mind this language if used to make a point but all of this is severe overkill.

    Wait for Watchdogs 2 or replay GTA. This is in no way worth anyone's time or money. Is Studio 13 responsible for this trash? Hard to say and I have wasted enough time with this title.    … Expand
  29. wrinklysword
    Oct 14, 2016
    0
    Signed up to write a review.Wasted $60.By far worst game I have played.It is like No man sky for October month. Gameplay is too repetitive. Don't judge book by its cover.
  30. tre618
    Oct 21, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game ant fun at all mafia 2 was a lot better y'all messed up with this one you cant even get gas no more cant even wash your car not i wished who made mafia 2 would have mad this one cant eat drink pay cop tO get off you cant even buy close the only good thing about it is that you can free roam wish i like that on mafia 3 but anything beside that i dint like it at y'all might as well pull it off shelves and make it all over again… Expand
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68

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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