Mafia III

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  1. nezj29
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    So all the negative reviews I'm really not understanding. When I first heard about this game I was not expecting a GTA v clone I was expecting mafia 3. For one I think a lot of the hate is coming from the fact that Lincoln is black. Secondly all the pc users coming on here trashing the game because it won't work on their **** PCs. Thirdly a bunch of stupid fan boys expecting grand theftSo all the negative reviews I'm really not understanding. When I first heard about this game I was not expecting a GTA v clone I was expecting mafia 3. For one I think a lot of the hate is coming from the fact that Lincoln is black. Secondly all the pc users coming on here trashing the game because it won't work on their **** PCs. Thirdly a bunch of stupid fan boys expecting grand theft auto. This game is a masterpiece in my mind from the driving to the shooting, and the music is absolutely great too. The game surroundings actually makes me feel like I'm in a time machine back in the late 60's. I don't know what people actually expect from games but what pisses me off is that half of these negative reviews are coming from bandwagon gamers. People that are not true gamers and don't really appreciate the value of a good well out together game so they compare a Mafia game to the likes of destiny, call of duty, and grand theft auto. Hey if you don't like the game no one is stopping you from trading it in let us that actually enjoy the game enjoy. And the pansies that don't, well go back to your destiny and call of duty… Expand
  2. ciccio80_1980
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    I explained how the heck do you give one vote after less than one hour of play ???? ... You broke my dick all those Pc and beyond even those who xboxone and ps4 but just complain about the graphics, does not run at 60 fps ste **** as children ... you try to make a video game as you make great.
    I have just finished on ps4 after 30 hours and I have to say that I like the game I love, nn    I explained how the heck do you give one vote after less than one hour of play ???? ... You broke my dick all those Pc and beyond even those who xboxone and ps4 but just complain about the graphics, does not run at 60 fps ste **** as children ... you try to make a video game as you make great.
    I have just finished on ps4 after 30 hours and I have to say that I like the game I love, nn will gta 5 (he also has bugs, just look at youtube) in terms of graphics but as the game in mafia style is perfect, atmosphere, Soundtrack, mix stealth action etc etc ...
    Perhaps too similar and repetitive missions ... (again, you can argue about all games) ... no game will be perfect but the rest is perfect.
    We do not give votes to **** .... come on!
    Graphics: 8.5
    Soundtrack: 10
    Longevity: 10
    Gameplay: 8.5    … Expand
  3. dazzo
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    ok this game certainly does not deserve a 0 or 10, I am enjoying it so far, interesting plot and cool sound track, can gamers not review games intelligently anymore? Uncharted, Metal gear Solid all had incredibly repetitive missions and these are currently rated the top two Ps4 games on this site
  4. APIce
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    It seems like everyone and their cousins were just chomping at the bit to tear this game apart simply because it's either too much like GTA, or not enough like GTA. I swear, can we just judge a game on it's own merits instead of constantly comparing it to what's come before it? Anyway, I've enjoyed my time with this game so far and I haven't come across any issues so far either. TheIt seems like everyone and their cousins were just chomping at the bit to tear this game apart simply because it's either too much like GTA, or not enough like GTA. I swear, can we just judge a game on it's own merits instead of constantly comparing it to what's come before it? Anyway, I've enjoyed my time with this game so far and I haven't come across any issues so far either. The framerate runs fine (don't know why people are so hung up on that) and the story is very powerful stuff. IMO, do yourself a favor and don't listen to these GTA fanboys cluttering the feed with 0's and 1's. Give this game a try, you'll be glad you did.… Expand
  5. Cheeriodude
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    This game is really fun and is worth playing for the sound design alone. Best Voice Acting/Sound Effects/Soundtrack of any open world game ever. Definitely recommend.
  6. Blogmaxseetings
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Bom jogo, estou me divertindo muito e uma historia boa, tem pessoas ai que colocam nota baixa e nem sequer puseram a mão no game. No geral entrega o prometido.
  7. DEDE1973
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Let me start by saying that I played and beat Mafia iii and its 3 DLC 4 years after it shipped. I assume the game was very buggy at launch, that justifies a lot of the low scores it got. Even 4 years after launch it has a lot of bugs, some serious, but none are game breaking.

    Mafia III + DLC is an amazing game. It deserve a 9/10 in my book (I removed 1 point for the bugs). The more you    Let me start by saying that I played and beat Mafia iii and its 3 DLC 4 years after it shipped. I assume the game was very buggy at launch, that justifies a lot of the low scores it got. Even 4 years after launch it has a lot of bugs, some serious, but none are game breaking.

    Mafia III + DLC is an amazing game. It deserve a 9/10 in my book (I removed 1 point for the bugs). The more you play the more it grows on you. I reached a point where I was so comfortable with all the mechanics (shooting, driving, running, etc...) that I didn't want the game to end. I fell in love with New Bordeaux (New Orleans in the game), the soundtrack (Amazing 60's songs), the cars and the driving, the stealth approach to each encounters, the shooting mechanics, etc...

    Some reviews say the game is repetitive, but it's not. It's true that you have to conquer district after district by running after the bosses and try to hurt their businesses, but I felt that each district had its own identity, its own missions, unique landscape and scenery, that I felt it was different from the previous one and kept the game compelling. I never felt bored, and always wanted to continue to the next area. The story is good, although I didn't like the main protagonist however I understood his motives.

    You can approach each objective the way you want (stealth or all gun). Both mechanics are very well implemented and fun. Shooting has a slow mo feature that is welcomed since a couple of bullet can decimate you. Guns are varied, and you have to complete certain objectives to acquire some of them (some of the best) which is an incentive to keep progressing to acquire a piece of equipment. There are loads of upgrades that you can get and they are crucial to win some missions.

    Likewise, there are very nice and difficult races throughout the city. The more you progress throughout the story, the fastest cars you'll get and better upgrades for your cars that will help you win and beat the highest scores in the more difficult races. You can customise your cars and in the course of the game you'll find yourself driving exotic, upgraded beautiful cars. That's a nice feature since you start the game with slow 60's car, you end up driving 8 valves ultra rapid cars. There is a sense of progression very well implemented. and I kept getting these slow upgrades throughout my 100 hrs playthrough (I took my time cause I loved the game and I beat every mission available).

    This is a game you have to give a chance to. At first, you might not like it, but after 10 hrs of play, it will grow on you and you will get used to all its mechanics and you'll want to progress.
    I loved all the 3 DLC, there are varied, provide a lot of different objectives and even an additional area that has large fields and jumps à la GTA V.

    You'll have to earn money in this game, as most upgrades require you to pay hefty cash to get them, and money is scarce. It is usually found in mafia hideouts when you raid them which gives an additional reason to beat all the objective in each district to get the maximum cash you can get. Weapons also cost a lot of money to acquire as well as car upgrades. You'll never find yourself with an excess of money throughout the game, because of the reasons I mentioned.

    tl;dr Get Mafia III and take your sweat time with it. It is a very good game, with excellent graphics, and very well executed mechanics. It has a compelling story a large and varied map, excellent shooting and driving mechanics and dozens of hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  8. mrHayven
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    I've played for around 7 hours and I don't know what else people want In a game? This game is fantastic. It's story has me emotionally invested and really giving me a reason for what I'm doing.to me that's what a game like this should do. I feels good being able to beat these racists to the ground.you can go all stealth or blast away it's nice to be able to shoot when your caught. TheI've played for around 7 hours and I don't know what else people want In a game? This game is fantastic. It's story has me emotionally invested and really giving me a reason for what I'm doing.to me that's what a game like this should do. I feels good being able to beat these racists to the ground.you can go all stealth or blast away it's nice to be able to shoot when your caught. The world's huge I haven't even seen 10% of it. If you enjoy games like The Last of us that get you charged up and caring about your character this is for you. It's has a GTA feel to it but has its own way. Rent it of your not sure,I rent all the single player games $6 bucks and I get it for 3 days of fun. Don't listen to the nit pickers this games great,you'll have fun isn't that the point. I'm a gamer of 35 years,I've played alotta games and this is a great game.… Expand
  9. ChazzRabble
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    I'm actually shocked at the bad reviews people are giving this. Seriously it's one of the BEST quality games I've played in a VERY long time. The sound is great, the graphics are great, there is actually a story which is compelling and means something. This is a quality game! Get it. In my opinion more FUN than GTA. I would say it's a 8.5-9 out of 10, but due to the ridiculous lowI'm actually shocked at the bad reviews people are giving this. Seriously it's one of the BEST quality games I've played in a VERY long time. The sound is great, the graphics are great, there is actually a story which is compelling and means something. This is a quality game! Get it. In my opinion more FUN than GTA. I would say it's a 8.5-9 out of 10, but due to the ridiculous low scores (0? seriously? who does that?) I am giving it a 10 to help bump it to where it needs to be.… Expand
  10. Paulocamilo
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    good game e good graphics next gen,i've really enjoyed the game, Strong story and long gameplay ,i've played máfia 2 also smooth cover system ,the music on the game is great .
  11. EliteGames
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    This is my initial impression on Mafia 3 and so far so good. I wasn't going to post this until I finished my review but I saw all the GTA fan-boy hate on this site and decided I better come and provide an honest initial impression. I have been blown away by the setting of this game, everything from the time-frame and music are absolutely killer.

    I'm only 6 hours in but can easily say    This is my initial impression on Mafia 3 and so far so good. I wasn't going to post this until I finished my review but I saw all the GTA fan-boy hate on this site and decided I better come and provide an honest initial impression. I have been blown away by the setting of this game, everything from the time-frame and music are absolutely killer.

    I'm only 6 hours in but can easily say this is the best Mafia game in the series yet. Anyone that claims otherwise I dare say may not like that they went away from an American-Italian as the main protagonist; honestly though that was the best decision that could have been made for the franchise as the Italian mob thing has been done over and over again. They have provided us with a fresh take and it looks to have really paid off. So far the mechanics with the game are very smooth, I personally adjusted the auto aim to a lower level to increase difficulty. Which feels about right and has made things more challenging.

    The stealth in the game isn't ground breaking but is done well, I do worry though that the takedowns will become repetitive and stale after time. The driving in the game is smooth and easy as it should be in a shooter. My biggest gripe with the previous installment (Mafia 2) was that the world was very empty and practically dead. That has been remedied here as the world is quite more alive and things are going on all around you. This was an area that I always felt they needed to look at GTA and come up with something comparable, and they have achieved just that.

    The thing that sets Mafia 3 apart from GTA though is the story and setting here. I feel like the racially charged climate has really set the tone here for some amazing historical like gameplay that we haven't seen before. It just really sets it self apart from anything we have seen before.    … Expand
  12. Rodrigoo
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Esse jogo é fenomenal...consegue ser ainda melhor que o Mafia II...um grande mundo aberto para explorar..história ótima..imrsao grandiosa...é um grande jogo !!!
  13. fink1232
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece. Mafia III is fierce, violent, fleeting. Everything in this game is gorgeous, from its beautiful graphics, to the absurdly realistic physics. The plot is dense and full of strong characters. Applause also for the courage of Hangar 13 to address one of the most violent periods of the 60s, people who suffered from racism and discrimination.
  14. Lokidos
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I've seen high ratings on games that I didn't even want to start...Boring the same sh1t...Well in my opinion the era of Mafia 3 is something different and the music puts u into it... U will find urself deep inside if u just take a ride around...
    I don't say that it couldn't be better ye it could be even better, but its a nice one , u gotta give it a try no matter what these haters say...    I've seen high ratings on games that I didn't even want to start...Boring the same sh1t...Well in my opinion the era of Mafia 3 is something different and the music puts u into it... U will find urself deep inside if u just take a ride around...
    I don't say that it couldn't be better ye it could be even better, but its a nice one , u gotta give it a try no matter what these haters say... Anyway what do these haters play?    … Expand
  15. megabear
    Jan 3, 2017
    10
    This game surprised me, and I don't even like FPS much anymore. The game's actually fun for once, unlike critically acclaimed GTA V for example. Not really sure why but it's got the most important thing going, the fun factor.
  16. Morbiddeath
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    love this game so far,story,ambient,the music is everything what i wantd in this kind of game so! if you want some good action and a good story you need to buy this for sure
  17. Wolfenstein51
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING!!! I played it DAY ONE on the PS4 - post patch and have had NO TECHNICAL ISSUES. Believe me - I HATE games with technical issues, but Mafia 3 is not one of them. I heard the PC version is having issues, but they will be fixed with a patch. The PS4 version is pretty much flawless. If you like GTA or Just Cause 3, you will like Mafia 3. I was a huge fan ofWHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING!!! I played it DAY ONE on the PS4 - post patch and have had NO TECHNICAL ISSUES. Believe me - I HATE games with technical issues, but Mafia 3 is not one of them. I heard the PC version is having issues, but they will be fixed with a patch. The PS4 version is pretty much flawless. If you like GTA or Just Cause 3, you will like Mafia 3. I was a huge fan of Mafia 2 and this game does not disappoint. Killer story, great game play, HUGE open world, good gunplay, decent driving mechanics and fun missions. What more do you want!!!… Expand
  18. Debaser7
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. Great story and characters, beautiful and vast open world, awesome 60s music. This and uncharted 4 are my favorite games of this year. I really enjoyed Mafia 2 and just love Mafia 3. I actually prefer it to GTA. Why are some people giving the game negative reviews???? Don't listen to them. There has been hate surrounding his games since game-play was first released. TheFantastic game. Great story and characters, beautiful and vast open world, awesome 60s music. This and uncharted 4 are my favorite games of this year. I really enjoyed Mafia 2 and just love Mafia 3. I actually prefer it to GTA. Why are some people giving the game negative reviews???? Don't listen to them. There has been hate surrounding his games since game-play was first released. The graphics are fantastic, some people just have unrealistic expectations. My favorite open world game since LA Noire.… Expand
  19. Troslero
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    Esse jogo é maravilhoso, a 2K realmente caprichou e muito, adoro assuntos sobre Mafias, e eles fizeram isso muito bem nesse game, não entendo o por que das criticas negativas.
  20. nicsolarfield
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    It's Punisher the game. Awesome, satisfying combat. Great music and it feels like you're back in 1968.
    Music and score is up there with Akira Yamaoka. Having a blast!
  21. porhawj2017
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    this game has great graphic, very good gameplay.. ai enemies are pretty medicore. driving is pretty fun. facial animation are very impressed to me. Whoever are fan of Mafia series then this game must be for them to play
  22. FrankGTR19989
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    Mafia III isn't a perfect game, actually it is full of imperfections, a rough game. Anyway, it right away immerses the player in a great and fantastic atmosphere, and it's hard not to fall in love with its splendid ambiance which is supported by a legendary soundtrack. Moreover, the storyline is very intriguing, it incites the player to go on to know how it ends. I know that Mafia IIIMafia III isn't a perfect game, actually it is full of imperfections, a rough game. Anyway, it right away immerses the player in a great and fantastic atmosphere, and it's hard not to fall in love with its splendid ambiance which is supported by a legendary soundtrack. Moreover, the storyline is very intriguing, it incites the player to go on to know how it ends. I know that Mafia III isn't perfect, but I love it in all its imperfections. My impartial score is 8/10, but since I see that here on Metacritic people give the game scores excessively low, I increase my score of two units and give the maximum to raise the average.… Expand
  23. alirezayp
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. Great story and characters, beautiful and vast open world, awesome 60s music. This and uncharted 4 are my favorite games of this year. I really enjoyed Mafia 2 and just love Mafia 3. I actually prefer it to GTA. Why are some people giving the game negative reviews????
  24. Tony_24
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    man this 6/10 couldn´t be more misleading. the game is amazing 10/10, better than GTA V on almost everyhting. While GTA is a parody of modern society with good gameplay, MAFIA III shows a much darker side of society with superb graphics, great gameplay and a masterful level of cinematography. you won´t be dissapointed
  25. fhariri
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing!!! Dont listen to the haters, either theyre saying this game is GTA rip off or theyre saying that it has nothing to do with mafia, I gave the game a 10 because it has everything, great story, great combat and the city looks so good at night!!! The main thing that is amazing about this game is the story and the way its told is really fantastic, it feels like a movie,This game is amazing!!! Dont listen to the haters, either theyre saying this game is GTA rip off or theyre saying that it has nothing to do with mafia, I gave the game a 10 because it has everything, great story, great combat and the city looks so good at night!!! The main thing that is amazing about this game is the story and the way its told is really fantastic, it feels like a movie, this is a MUST PLAY!!… Expand
  26. gugaramos
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    Finally, six years later here is how to make a great game again. 2K don't play around, Mafia is a masterpiece. A different step in the series that will not disappoint the true fans. Gritty,controversial and action-packed.
  27. dadlefish
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    Pros: Soundtrack is amazing. Story is terrific. Characters are deep and very well done. Atmosphere is spot on. Combat is extremely enjoyable. Stalking is well done.

    Cons: AI is a bit dumb. 30 FPS that's gonna be fixed within a few days. Having to suffer through loads of craps from cry baby whiners that just drive away publishers from PC. Reading stupid reviews from self-entitled angry    Pros: Soundtrack is amazing. Story is terrific. Characters are deep and very well done. Atmosphere is spot on. Combat is extremely enjoyable. Stalking is well done.

    Cons: AI is a bit dumb. 30 FPS that's gonna be fixed within a few days. Having to suffer through loads of craps from cry baby whiners that just drive away publishers from PC. Reading stupid reviews from self-entitled angry kids who don't know what it means to develop an AAA game. Suffering through reviews which are so angry that they decided to bash the devs because of the 30FPS fail, but are trying to mask it by saying other **** about the game.

    This game is terrific. It's not Witcher 3. It's far, far better than GTA V and many other recent AAA titles. Do yourself a favor, buy the game off steam, play for 2h and refund if you think any of the bad reviews is actually justified. I'm enjoying every second.

    P.S. It's funny to see how the game dipped to a rating of 3.8 and now is coming up as mature people are realistically reviewing it :-)    … Expand
  28. Goldfrappian
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    My impression of mafia 3 is incredible, the story mixed with the soundtrack works so well to make you feel apart of the mission - to get revenge on the white supremacists. Its also very good at making you feel a victim, you have shop keepers and civilians calling you **** and coon, the main missions are brutal and intense. I just done a mission to take down one of the kingpins in anMy impression of mafia 3 is incredible, the story mixed with the soundtrack works so well to make you feel apart of the mission - to get revenge on the white supremacists. Its also very good at making you feel a victim, you have shop keepers and civilians calling you **** and coon, the main missions are brutal and intense. I just done a mission to take down one of the kingpins in an amusement park that was partially flooded and it was so creepy, the walls were alive with animated depictions of priests warding off the monsters which were depicted as black people - this while being hunted down by the white people was terrifying.
    That aside the gameplay is great, driving is realistic, the city is alive, there are lots of buildings you can go into to create short cuts when on foot, or break in to get a collectible or steal some money from the back room of a shop. There is also the typical side missions which comes with open world such as rescuing black women who are slaves at brothels, and taking down white supremacist drug dealers and taking over the land to generate income. There is also a deep faction control which im yet to explore deeper where you can gain radio perks to 'phone in' a van that will allow you to purchase weapons, upgrades, and car mods. So far its up there around a 9/10 from me
    I was reading some uncompleted reviews and they seem to be focusing on graphics, and i think some people dont like how it depicts white people because its very confronting in how real and brutal it is. The cut scenes also show photos and some footage of real events which are very shocking. So i guess most people with no understanding of the impact of the past would find it offensive.    … Expand
  29. jjcool1998
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    Great game, has some issues as a result of the limited fps. Anyone who says this games graphics are bad is a retard or just stupid. This game has one of the best facial animations i have ever seen. some areas in the game don't look as good as other but the game as a whole looks beautiful
  30. bigcrazy
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    +
    story and cinematics are great
    characters look amazing
    New Orleans looks really nice
    soundtrack
    car driving much better than GTA V

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    AI is old gen
    some bugs
    UI art
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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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