Mafia: Definitive Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. GameSkinny
    Sep 30, 2020
    70
    The Mafia franchise again presents one of the medium's best-written stories, though the series still stumbles on building something special around that story.
  2. Guardian
    Sep 30, 2020
    60
    This Definitive Edition might have been wiser to double down on the original, slightly hokey script and performances, rather than strive for something more sophisticated in the rewrite.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Oct 8, 2020
    50
    Telegraphed game design turns Mafia: Definitive Edition, once a subversive classic, into just another by-the-numbers cover shooter.

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#41 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 196 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 196
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 196
  3. Negative: 31 out of 196
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Mafia Definative Edition is a Re-Imagining of the Original 2002 Hit. Revisiting the Story of Tommy, and how he meets Paulie and Sam and endsMafia Definative Edition is a Re-Imagining of the Original 2002 Hit. Revisiting the Story of Tommy, and how he meets Paulie and Sam and ends up a good fella in Don Salieri's Family. I just want to start with, this game is gorgeous! The sound, animation, textures... There was obviously a lot of love and effort poured into this remake. From the ground up everything was redone, with the exception of the core story. The Voice acting is on point, and the writing seals the deal. The entire game was always an homage to the 30's crime noir, and gangster fiction. The game does an incredible job immersing you into Tommy's life durring his run with Don Salieri's Family. The two radio stations help drive the feel of the time, more in the talking and adverts than the music, but I can't deny that the music is also on point! Nothing quite like getting chased and shot at while some good swing music adds to the discord of the situation. I've always been a fan of that eras cars, and they did an incredible job embodying the look and feel of that periods automobiles. I've seen a few remakes over the last few years, but few have made such an impressive change as Hangar 13 and 2k Games pulled off. If you were a fan of any part of the series, this is a MUST HAVE. If you're new to it, there isn't a better time to start the series than now!… Full Review »
  2. Zer0TheHer0
    Oct 3, 2020
    0
    game ruined by a stupid off-centered camera. the original was center, why do you have to screw up?
  3. gikaarma
    Jan 7, 2021
    7
    Short and nice fun. But sometimes cclunky... Graphics are great, city is visually very good. Controls a bit outdated.
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