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  1. Jan 7, 2021
    7
    Short and nice fun. But sometimes cclunky... Graphics are great, city is visually very good. Controls a bit outdated.
  2. Oct 10, 2020
    7
    This game takes you into a dignified and mature story with well-formed characters. Although the gameplay has unfortunately not moved to modern times and it occasionally falls back visually, this game is definitely recommended for gamers who love a narrative adventure.

    Pros: + Voice actors + Well crafted characters + Driving oldtimers feels really good + Story + Soundtrack Cons: - Game
    This game takes you into a dignified and mature story with well-formed characters. Although the gameplay has unfortunately not moved to modern times and it occasionally falls back visually, this game is definitely recommended for gamers who love a narrative adventure.

    Pros:
    + Voice actors
    + Well crafted characters
    + Driving oldtimers feels really good
    + Story
    + Soundtrack

    Cons:
    - Game mechanics are not as good as expected in a 2020 remake
    - The world is just a decor for the story
    - Visually not always well finished
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  3. Oct 9, 2020
    10
    I played the original mafia some months ago, and by playing the remake I can just say that its great. The way ut feels, the atmosphere, cars, and story are just fantastic. I really weren't expected a good remake from Hangar 13, after mafia 3 and its unoriginal story, but now i see they made a hard work to not to disappoint gamers. Yeah I've seen a lot of people critisising mafia becauseI played the original mafia some months ago, and by playing the remake I can just say that its great. The way ut feels, the atmosphere, cars, and story are just fantastic. I really weren't expected a good remake from Hangar 13, after mafia 3 and its unoriginal story, but now i see they made a hard work to not to disappoint gamers. Yeah I've seen a lot of people critisising mafia because its more casual than the original one, or people saying that they are quitting game because of that race, I've seen people critisizing the remake for its story changes and etc.. but lets be more rational, compared to new pay to win or 1000 hours online games, or left wing propagandistic games, and games without any esthetic sense, mafia remake is just fantastic. The gameplay, and by this i mean shootings, driving and etc... doesn' make you be bored. Story changes are logical and make story more inteeesting. Saras romance is now more clear, and because of new graphics, the game is looking more cinematic and more dramatic. I love this game, especially when I've seen the updated ending, that's looking more emotional. The games is really great, and after I ended the orginal one, I can truly say that people saying that the original is way beter, I surely just missing the good old games, but the gaming industry is changing. I also miss the good old days of ps2, but i admit the fact that like any other media branch, gaming is in cinstant developpement. Mafia definitive edition ans RE 2 remake are by far my favourite remakes, an mafia definiive edition truly deserves a nomination at game awards. Expand
  4. Sep 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mafia 1 Definitive Edition

    Nearly perfect. I finished the game after around 14 hours (560 achievement points), and only played very little free drive (hidden cars unlocked).

    story

    Everything I want to see in a Mafia game (conflict, violence, brutality, networking, etc.). The story is perfect for me, even if there were predictable moments, especially for mafia connoisseurs. But the entire story presentation in all of its cut scenes, the characters and the course are phenomenally good. The many references to Goodfellas, Pate and co. let you enjoy joyfully, two examples in the spoiler.

    spoiler: corleone Hotel or Joe Pesci FunnyGuy Scene.

    The story about Tommy is simply a successful mafia story.

    graphic

    Hangar13 did a really good job on this remake. It looks really fabulous. At the end of the story, I jumped straight into the free ride and looked at the entire map, it's done well. The individual scenes look nice, as do the character models and everything around them. The only thing that bothered me a little was the eyelashes: D, which is only a minor thing.

    Gameplay

    First of all, I didn't play in classic mode and without aiming aids. The level of difficulty (medium) was appropriate, I would have only wished that cops could be shaken off a little more difficult. Regarding combat gameplay, I have to say that this is my only weakness. The shooting and especially the close combat do not seem as smooth as the rest, here it might have needed a little more time, also to e.g. the cover mechanisms mature further (in particular the cover change is implemented too half-baked).

    It would have been nice to make the open world somewhat interactive in free travel mode, e.g. Activities or the like.

    A great trump card is the variety of different missions within the story. Everything feels different but also completely harmonious, boredom never arises here.

    The collectibles have great pictures / comics, etc. (I have to look for some) and some great hidden cars. Unfortunately I didn't unlock the achievement for 30 carts, quite difficult to find out which ones are still missing.

    Conclusion

    A fantastic remake for me that I hope many others will play. Anyone who is only approximately interested in the topic, knows the predecessor or is up for a good story again should strike. Only in combat would they have had to go a step further to make it absolutely smooth. 9/10 offers you can't refuse.
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  5. Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Mafia Definitive Edition was just about what I expected to get when I bought it, a great story and detailed open world with pretty good combat and realistic driving. I don’t think it’s better than Mafia 2 but it was still good and I highly recommend playing this first if you ever want to play Mafia 2 as it ties in quite well. There were some bugs but nothing game breaking and most wereMafia Definitive Edition was just about what I expected to get when I bought it, a great story and detailed open world with pretty good combat and realistic driving. I don’t think it’s better than Mafia 2 but it was still good and I highly recommend playing this first if you ever want to play Mafia 2 as it ties in quite well. There were some bugs but nothing game breaking and most were just funny to see. Overall it was a good experience with a lot of likable characters and cool set pieces that took me about a week to 100%, I’d definitely play it again someday. Expand
  6. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Mafia 2002 was for me the best game ever made. This remake is not perfect for sure. But brings back all good memorys. Good work Hangar 13. Now do patch for nextgen consoles.
  7. Sep 28, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I dont know how to start. The story and characters are perfect. The gunplay, sound design, driving and graphics are incredible. If you want to dont trust Hangar 13 i would say you can trust and you should buy now.
  8. Oct 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some people have said the story is boring and that only those who played the original would appreciate it, but this is my first time experiencing the original Mafia story and I enjoyed every second of it! It even ties in perfectly with Mafia 2, which cleared up some of the questions I had after playing Mafia 2 several times. After finishing the game, I came away extremely satisfied.r Expand
  9. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Literally the best Mafia Game!
    Everything has been improved, overhauled and enhanced!
    The Graphics look great. The Cutscenes are really well done and well animated. The Characters are great, and it really revives the vibe of Mafia we all know and love. The Story is awesome! Verdict: 10 / 10. Simply the best Mafia in Graphics, Storytelling and Characters! It is well worth its 40$ price.
    Literally the best Mafia Game!
    Everything has been improved, overhauled and enhanced!
    The Graphics look great. The Cutscenes are really well done and well animated. The Characters are great, and it really revives the vibe of Mafia we all know and love.
    The Story is awesome!
    Verdict: 10 / 10. Simply the best Mafia in Graphics, Storytelling and Characters! It is well worth its 40$ price. I recommend it to everyone who reads this review!
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  10. Sep 28, 2020
    10
    In terms of its content, this is a rather modest game - apart from the main plot, there is practically nothing to do here, except to ride around the city in the "Walk" mode and look for collectibles. And every single element of the remake, whether it's graphics, shootouts or chases, lags slightly or seriously behind its competitors in the genre.

    But this "Mafia" justifies its means. All
    In terms of its content, this is a rather modest game - apart from the main plot, there is practically nothing to do here, except to ride around the city in the "Walk" mode and look for collectibles. And every single element of the remake, whether it's graphics, shootouts or chases, lags slightly or seriously behind its competitors in the genre.

    But this "Mafia" justifies its means. All of its pieces, put together, serve only one damn important task - again tell us the incredible story of Tommy Angelo in a new, convenient wrapper. For this, the game wants to give the highest rating and elevate to the top line of the best gangster games of all time.
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  11. Feb 15, 2021
    8
    It's not flawless, and it actually has a couple of issues, but it makes up with a fantastic story, even better acting and the feeling you're in a proper Hollywood mafia movie.

    The not so good: -A few graphic glitches. Nothing too offensive if you're not an absolute graphic nerd - which luckily I'm not -On an Xbox One S you will experience some frame rate drops. Again, not an issue if
    It's not flawless, and it actually has a couple of issues, but it makes up with a fantastic story, even better acting and the feeling you're in a proper Hollywood mafia movie.

    The not so good:
    -A few graphic glitches. Nothing too offensive if you're not an absolute graphic nerd - which luckily I'm not
    -On an Xbox One S you will experience some frame rate drops. Again, not an issue if you're in this for something more than amazing graphics @ 75fps
    -Controls can be slightly clunky. You do get used to them and the game is perfectly playable and enjoyable, although it might not be the best experience of your life regarding this matter.

    The good:

    -Atmosphere is ace
    -If you played the original one when it came out, you will love the way everything has been remade in a more modern way but keeping that essence that made the first game awesome.
    -Acting - out of this world. I genuinely don't understand that some people have criticisedthe acting and/or the story. They are impeccable, period. Characters are even better than in the original game. Absolutely awesome.
    -Most of the basic features that the first game was missing are here, like being able to cover or a better melee combat.

    Overall, fantastic game. I might not pay £35 for it, but if you find it on offer don't hesitate. Is it perfect? No it isn't, but how many games are?

    Now, is it a very enjoyable experience (specially if you have nostalgia on your side) and potentially one of the best games I've ever played regarding directing and acting? Absolutely!
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  12. Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Incredible remake, it shows that Hangar 13 learned from its mistakes from Mafia 3, improved the lighting a lot, the deformations of the cars are more realistic and easier to do, the cinematics are beautiful, I liked the original soundtrack and the music of the game, some animations are recycled from Mafia 3 but most of them are new, the melee combat is great, I have noticed few bugs but itIncredible remake, it shows that Hangar 13 learned from its mistakes from Mafia 3, improved the lighting a lot, the deformations of the cars are more realistic and easier to do, the cinematics are beautiful, I liked the original soundtrack and the music of the game, some animations are recycled from Mafia 3 but most of them are new, the melee combat is great, I have noticed few bugs but it does not compare with Mafia 3 in the bugs. Also the story is expanded and more complex, the missions are good, I liked the introduction of motorcycles to the saga, the free mode is good, I recommend this game if you want to have a good experience of nostalgia if you played the original game. Expand
  13. Dec 4, 2020
    4
    I paused this game and made an account just to come give a TLDR version of a lot of the other reviews. This game sucks. No other way around it. Plays like garbage. Makes The Last of Us combat look intricate. Hangar 13 seems to have put all their time and effort into the presentation and absolutely ZERO in the gameplay. This game plays like it was below average in 2002. I absolutely loveI paused this game and made an account just to come give a TLDR version of a lot of the other reviews. This game sucks. No other way around it. Plays like garbage. Makes The Last of Us combat look intricate. Hangar 13 seems to have put all their time and effort into the presentation and absolutely ZERO in the gameplay. This game plays like it was below average in 2002. I absolutely love this time period, and so far, the story is intriguing, but it’s nothing ground breaking. I’ll finish the game just because I bought it, but I will never (and I mean **** never) play this garbage again. *side note- the driving is the worst I’ve ever experienced. If you plan to try and get the classic difficulty trophy, I’ll tell you right now you’re gonna need a prescription for Xanax. Expand
  14. 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 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 theMafia 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! Expand
  15. Sep 27, 2020
    5
    The only good thing about this game that keeps me going is the story and the cutscenes. Everything else is really outdated. The graphics are terrible in bright areas where lighting reflections are too white. The gameplay is boring and clunky. Driving around could be fun but even that isn’t that great. Once you’re done the story there isn’t much reason to play this game. I was expectingThe only good thing about this game that keeps me going is the story and the cutscenes. Everything else is really outdated. The graphics are terrible in bright areas where lighting reflections are too white. The gameplay is boring and clunky. Driving around could be fun but even that isn’t that great. Once you’re done the story there isn’t much reason to play this game. I was expecting better when they delayed this game. There’s still a lot of bugs in this game from invisible characters in cutscenes to characters popping out of their cars. It’s crazy that they delayed this game and there’s still so many problems with it. Imagine if it wasn’t delayed.. Expand
  16. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a brilliant and faithful reincarnation of the original Mafia game. It remains true to its predecessor which released about two decades ago.

    I've been waiting for this game to be released since the day it got announced. It's simply because I loved Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (the original game). It was a definitely a masterpiece. The story was excellent and
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a brilliant and faithful reincarnation of the original Mafia game. It remains true to its predecessor which released about two decades ago.

    I've been waiting for this game to be released since the day it got announced. It's simply because I loved Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (the original game). It was a definitely a masterpiece. The story was excellent and highly impactful, it was an extremely rare gem in the video game industry during that time.

    This game is gorgeous, highly polished and it retains all the memorable missions from the first game. It's a no-brainer for the long-time fans of the series.

    And for those of you who haven't played the original game and have absolutely no idea about the plot: THIS IS A MUST-PLAY, BUY IT IMMEDIATELY!
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  17. Oct 3, 2020
    4
    I so hoped that this game would be really fantastic and incredible. But hopes has been broken when I just started playing. I should to say that picture in the game looking great, but phisics - sucks. I was shoked from Hand-to-hand fighting omg what did you done with it in 2020. It's looking very bad. Phisics in the game it's another history I'm keeping in mind moment with fire, when youI so hoped that this game would be really fantastic and incredible. But hopes has been broken when I just started playing. I should to say that picture in the game looking great, but phisics - sucks. I was shoked from Hand-to-hand fighting omg what did you done with it in 2020. It's looking very bad. Phisics in the game it's another history I'm keeping in mind moment with fire, when you walk near it, you just want that you ps don't fired up. This game it's a home for bugs. Expand
  18. Sep 26, 2020
    9
    The remake feels and looks great. Even though the game shows it's age, like facial expressions are not as we used to see in 2020, it's still got that magic which kept me in front of my PC for hours 18 years ago. It's just so awesome to drive around the magnificent city from 1930s, enjoying the feel of classic boaty cars.

    Still got it!
  19. Apr 13, 2021
    8
    Первая оригинальная Mafia вышла аж в 2002 году, и в то время игрушка хорошо заходила, помнится. Так как затем захотелось пройти и вторую, и та тоже была что надо. До третьей как-то руки не дошли, хотя дойдут обязательно ибо в библиотеке она уже имеется. Правда ругают ее кому не лень, но это меня не сильно беспокоит. Watch Dogs Legion тоже все поносили, а игра-то в итоге отличнаяПервая оригинальная Mafia вышла аж в 2002 году, и в то время игрушка хорошо заходила, помнится. Так как затем захотелось пройти и вторую, и та тоже была что надо. До третьей как-то руки не дошли, хотя дойдут обязательно ибо в библиотеке она уже имеется. Правда ругают ее кому не лень, но это меня не сильно беспокоит. Watch Dogs Legion тоже все поносили, а игра-то в итоге отличная получилась! Так вот о Мафии первой давайте. Имеем по сути дело с игрой, сделанной с нуля, а не с подтянутой графикой 2002 года. Действительно выглядит новоявленная Мафия великолепно, всё как завещал великий и могучий Рэйтрэйсинг. Сюжет Мафии старой я помню с трудом, обе ее части чем-то схожи и из них в голове сложился у меня порядочный винегрет. Так что в 2021 году история Томми Анджело простого таксиста, ставшего волею судьбы правой рукой Дона Сальери — второго крупнейшего мафиозного босса в вымышленном городе Лост-Хэвен для меня воспринималась как нечто уже новое. Не особо я люблю все эти напыщенные так называемые произведения о бандитских разборках шумных итальянцев, они как-то разнообразием сильно не балуют. Как бы-то ни было сюжеточка и главные действующие персонажи в Mafia Definitive Edition заходят весьма неплохо. Наблюдать за происходящим было мне лично в меру интересно. Знаменитую локацию с гонкой пофиксили и в новом виде ее мы прошли со второй буквально попытки на нормальном уровне сложности. В далеком прошлом эта миссия сожгла в пепел не один пукан. Правда американцы из Hangar 13 решили смастерить новую игру на нервах в миссии погони с броневиком. Из n-ого количества попыток за второй десяток осилить эту чертову башню удалось только один раз практически на полностью всратом здоровье, но когда выяснилось что там еще две стадии раздевания бронемашины, не подкрепленных промежуточными сохранениями, принято было решение тупо пройти на изи и не испытывать на прочность вторую элиточку от майков. В общем и целом миссии в игре относительно разнообразные и в меру интригующие, до вау эффекта конечно далековато, но увлекательно спорить не стану. Из того что не понравилось в игре — это прежде всего стрельба. Не понимаю почему было не сделать аналогичную метку как в The Division, когда ты точно знаешь в какое место будешь стрелять, когда вылезешь из укрытия. В Мафии же ты примерно вроде бы наводишь камеру на потенциальный выстрел, по факту же вылазки получается что тебе всё равно нужно доводить прицел до цели, а за это время вражеская непись не стоит по стойке смирно, а весьма прицельно шпигует нашего Томми свинцом. К этой кривожопой стрельбе со временем привыкаешь конечно, но это не есть хорошо. Также не могу сказать за управление персонажем, что шибко оно отзывчивое, косяки незначительные имеются. Expand
  20. Jan 4, 2021
    3
    Back in the days I've played this gem on PC and I remember that I really enjoyed it. Now I've played it on the series X and for me the DE stands for 'disappointing edition'.

    So yeah the new graphics are nice but I've seen so many glitches or textures that won't load correctly the game is clearly buggy and not finished. The melee combat was really simple and fun in the original, now it's
    Back in the days I've played this gem on PC and I remember that I really enjoyed it. Now I've played it on the series X and for me the DE stands for 'disappointing edition'.

    So yeah the new graphics are nice but I've seen so many glitches or textures that won't load correctly the game is clearly buggy and not finished. The melee combat was really simple and fun in the original, now it's stupid with bad transitions of the animation with finishing moves... it really looks bad. The cover system is okay but not really needed in my opinion. They've redone the voice-acting and the main character now sounds dull to me and the guy that stutters isn't that convincing anymore... the original story/plot was simpler and I prefer that one.

    It also annoys me that the game doesn't continue exactly at the place where the cutscene ended. The original did this and driving back from a mission is now missing too...

    Sadly they broke a good game. Stay away from this one, my advice: play the original on PC.
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  21. Oct 3, 2020
    0
    game ruined by a stupid off-centered camera. the original was center, why do you have to screw up?
  22. Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This game is having the recipe for being a total masterpiece. Amazing detailed graphics, facial animation and lip sync. And above that a GOTY worth story.
  23. Oct 6, 2020
    0
    Скрипты, Скрипты, Скрипты, Скрипты...
    Баги, глюки и прочие прелести Mafia 3...
    Это же надо было постараться что бы игра 2020 была технически хуже чем игра из 2002! Просто взяли кусок говна из 2016 и запихнули в другую обертку, а ведь геЙмеры схавали!
    Скрипты, Скрипты, Скрипты, Скрипты...
    Баги, глюки и прочие прелести Mafia 3...
    Это же надо было постараться что бы игра 2020 была технически хуже чем игра из 2002!
    Просто взяли кусок говна из 2016 и запихнули в другую обертку, а ведь геЙмеры схавали!
  24. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of one of the greatest games of the early 2000s, Mafia (2002).

    The original game's narrative was what made it, one of the best games of its generation. The story missions were so memorable that even playing through this remake nearly 20 years later, I still had a vivid recollection of the story, a testament to its greatness. I finished the main story
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of one of the greatest games of the early 2000s, Mafia (2002).

    The original game's narrative was what made it, one of the best games of its generation. The story missions were so memorable that even playing through this remake nearly 20 years later, I still had a vivid recollection of the story, a testament to its greatness.

    I finished the main story in around 12 hours, which is relatively short compared to many modern games (something which I personally think is a nice change, games don't need to be 20+ hours). There is also a free ride mode, where you can drive around in the open world and find some secret cars and collectables. I would recommend this game to those who played the original and will get the same wonderful nostalgia I felt during my play through. I would also recommend it to those who didn't, who will get to experience the story for the first time. 10/10
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  25. Sep 29, 2020
    9
    The remake is simply incredible, it maintains the essence of the original, the characters, the story, everything is faithful and even improved, hangar 13 took the opportunity to improve the story and emphasize more on Some characters, the graphics are impressive, and the added cover system is good but not so good, I feel like the game is missing some more mechanics that make it moreThe remake is simply incredible, it maintains the essence of the original, the characters, the story, everything is faithful and even improved, hangar 13 took the opportunity to improve the story and emphasize more on Some characters, the graphics are impressive, and the added cover system is good but not so good, I feel like the game is missing some more mechanics that make it more memorable but It is a remake in style. Congratulations, I was delighted. Expand
  26. Oct 6, 2020
    0
    It's a game that's boring and has nothing to do other than a storyline.
    Please add a female character
  27. Nov 23, 2020
    4
    the gameplay seems like mafia 3 and i don't like it. they don't have a large part of the original songs of the first game, and i really think it was an important part of the original title. i also think the game doesn't look good on any platform, with annoying rendering glitches.
    if you are want to replay the original i believe it was better but i think you should try it, and if its your
    the gameplay seems like mafia 3 and i don't like it. they don't have a large part of the original songs of the first game, and i really think it was an important part of the original title. i also think the game doesn't look good on any platform, with annoying rendering glitches.
    if you are want to replay the original i believe it was better but i think you should try it, and if its your first time playing mafia you should pick it up. I just can't give it a higher score just because i don't feel like i'm playing mafia 1
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  28. Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Okay it's 2020, not 2010. The game is okay, graphics are good but not "that" good. The plot is great, very interesting, not like Mafia 2 but okay.
  29. Jan 19, 2021
    0
    unplayable...i'm in the beginning of the game where im on a foot chase and as i go to hop over a fence (you have to hop over this exact fence) my character falls through the screen. this isnt just a bug the character keeps falling so i now can see the entire city above me. after 5 seconds i fall far enough where it says "you abandoned the mission". i have retried several times and get theunplayable...i'm in the beginning of the game where im on a foot chase and as i go to hop over a fence (you have to hop over this exact fence) my character falls through the screen. this isnt just a bug the character keeps falling so i now can see the entire city above me. after 5 seconds i fall far enough where it says "you abandoned the mission". i have retried several times and get the same thing. this is literally 15 minutes into the game. the game has been out for several months ho is there not a patch for this? oh also, i watched the video 2k launched as they were making it. saying "this is not a reversed compatible game, we are redoing the entire game. the graphics sure as hell do not look like an xbox one error game. it looks like a reversed compatible xbox 360 game. first it was watchdogs legion that sucked, then cyberpunk and now mafia DE. what a major upset 2020 was for gaming. Expand
  30. Dec 16, 2021
    9
    I remember playing the original version as a kid and I thought it was a really cool game but I was always stuck on the mission to burn and destroy the cars (yes, right at the beginning of the game lol) and so I never managed to finish it, but this time I did it.

    Positive points: Story (very good, I'd say it would be comparable to the "Godfather" of games but I'm a big fan of the
    I remember playing the original version as a kid and I thought it was a really cool game but I was always stuck on the mission to burn and destroy the cars (yes, right at the beginning of the game lol) and so I never managed to finish it, but this time I did it.

    Positive points:

    Story (very good, I'd say it would be comparable to the "Godfather" of games but I'm a big fan of the mafia theme, so such a claim might be biased)

    Graphics (they are very beautiful, especially the city at night)

    Immersion (I felt very immersed in the game but maybe it was something personal, I even respected the traffic rules)

    Soundtrack

    Characters (I really liked them, felt like a sibling with Paulie and Sam, Don Salieri who passed the weight of being an authority figure and Sarah who had great chemistry with Tommy)

    End of story (it's a nice plot twist, unfortunately I already knew about this plot accidentally, but it's still amazing)

    Negative points:

    Bugs (I played this game close to launch and there were bugs that bothered me, like melee combat that sometimes looked clumsy)

    Empty open world (although very beautiful, it is lifeless and I consider this a terrible mistake, it would have a lot of potential for exploration with secondary activities,side missions and maybe even an online game mode but...)

    So, for those who are a fan of mafia theme, this is a game that cannot be ignored, it is really worth it.
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  31. Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Remake really good, hangar 13 make a great job, and resurrect classic!!! Mafia remake it's a game with soul, mafia soul, thank you Hangar 13!!!
  32. Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Шикарный ремейк великолепной игры который превзошёл оригинал. На xbox one x смотрится потрясающе
  33. Sep 28, 2020
    4
    not great.. visuals outdated .. only thing keeping me going is the story plus mafia 2 is constant crashing
  34. Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Без сомнений отличная игра! Всем советую! Как фанат первой части.
  35. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Jogo muito bom, cada segundo de gameplay são anos de nostalgia, nem tem oque falar dos gráficos estão ótimos, lembrou MUITO meu tempo de infância, o jogo está muito polido, quase nunca tem bugs, a dificuldade é alta assim como o jogo original mesmo que na média, se você jogou/gosta de mafia você PRECISA jogar esse jogo, é algo que todos devem experienciar no mundo dos games.
  36. Oct 7, 2021
    9
    I love playing this game on Classic difficulty. It reminds me these good old days. I wish every Remaster will be made so good as this one.
    I recommend Ps.
    I give 9 only because there is one thing that deserves a 10:
    It is the Witcher Trilogy
  37. Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Güzel bir deneyim olduğunu söyleyebilirim. Hikayesi ve oynanışı cidden çok başarılı. 1-2 karakter haric karakterler çok derin olmasa da o dönemi yansıtan çok güzel bir dünyası var tavsiye ederim.
  38. Mar 12, 2021
    6
    It’s a good game. The story is pretty interesting and was really one of the only reasons I kept playing but the gameplay is a wear point for this game as the driving in the game is awful as turning and braking are extremely difficult. The gun play also is poor as sometimes shooting someone in the head will immediately kill them or do no damage at all. I wish the game would be more like GTAIt’s a good game. The story is pretty interesting and was really one of the only reasons I kept playing but the gameplay is a wear point for this game as the driving in the game is awful as turning and braking are extremely difficult. The gun play also is poor as sometimes shooting someone in the head will immediately kill them or do no damage at all. I wish the game would be more like GTA where in between missions you can explore the city and places in the city but besides that the games good mainly thanks to the story. Expand
  39. Aug 6, 2021
    9
    I did not play the original but I played Mafia 2 to death and loved it. I was very excited about Mafia 3 but hated it. This game is awesome!! You can change the weather and time of day and explore the beautifully rendered world to your hearts content. Hat's off to those who can play on classic difficulty and win the infamous race but for those of us content to complete the game andI did not play the original but I played Mafia 2 to death and loved it. I was very excited about Mafia 3 but hated it. This game is awesome!! You can change the weather and time of day and explore the beautifully rendered world to your hearts content. Hat's off to those who can play on classic difficulty and win the infamous race but for those of us content to complete the game and find all the cleverly hidden and diverse collectibles it is great fun. The better cars handle great, even the motorcycles! I loved the phone booth challenges and all the Easter eggs. Everything I want in a game and more. Sad when I finished it as I loved being in that world. The acting and characters were perfect and I liked how they ended the story. I had no issues with performance on my xbox one and none of the bizzare facial deformities that I have seen in videos. Highly recommend and congratulations to the developers on a job well done!!! Forgot to mention for those who say the world is empty in free ride I don't agree, the people you pass respond to you, there are air ships in the air and planes flying by pulling banners. Look around, the world is incredibly alive!!! Expand
  40. Aug 3, 2022
    0
    I liked this game up until the level where you have to shoot down Morello's airplane. Even on the easy setting, this level is unfathomably difficult. After trying 200 times to shoot down the plane, I had to abandon the game. I am simply not capable of shooting down the plane because it is too difficult. The problems are that it's extremely difficult to aim, reloading the gun takes a longI liked this game up until the level where you have to shoot down Morello's airplane. Even on the easy setting, this level is unfathomably difficult. After trying 200 times to shoot down the plane, I had to abandon the game. I am simply not capable of shooting down the plane because it is too difficult. The problems are that it's extremely difficult to aim, reloading the gun takes a long time, and very little time is available to shoot down the plane. This level ruins the entire game for me because it is unplayable, and there is no way to bypass the level. I was going to buy the second definitive game, but this level has ruined the series for me. Expand
  41. Sep 17, 2021
    7
    Overall, the game feels far more focused than Mafia 3. Its not overburdened with stuff just for the sake of stuff. I like how there is an impressive open world, but it doesn't act as such until until you enter the game outside of story mode. Meaning, the developers haven't tried to tangle the linear story with the free space that might otherwise ruin the pacing.

    Despite all of this, the
    Overall, the game feels far more focused than Mafia 3. Its not overburdened with stuff just for the sake of stuff. I like how there is an impressive open world, but it doesn't act as such until until you enter the game outside of story mode. Meaning, the developers haven't tried to tangle the linear story with the free space that might otherwise ruin the pacing.

    Despite all of this, the problem of poor storytelling and character development is moved into far greater focus. It just feels like so much necessary story has been lost for the sake orchestrating just another cliched mobster scene, that inevitably ends in an excessive fire-fight. Its difficult to pin-point the character shifts in the protagonist. As though, because we've seen this story so many times before, we can just accept shifts in his character whether they're highlighted or not. The romantic part of the plot seems to just happen. You walk a girl home once and your married, if only it was that easy.

    In terms of gameplay, there is a nice variety locations, the guns feel satisfying and the driving feels predictably awkward (as its intended). However, the intentions of the developers was to ramp up realism when it comes to gameplay, bullets being left in the chamber and lost when reloading and the driving mechanics as stated, but this feels somewhat counterintuitive when the rest of the game feels just like any other, over-the-top shooter. I feel even greater focus on realism could have differentiated the game further into being some far more noteworthy. Also, the AI is very cunning, especially on Classic difficulty, but i felt a bit cheated when i literally saw enemies teleporting; but i'm hoping this is a bug.

    Given the cheaper price-tag, i do think its really good value, because although i didn't think the narrative is very well established, it hits all the notes you'd expect from a game titled Mafia.
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  42. Sep 12, 2021
    3
    C’est un remaster ou plutôt… presque un remake (!) du Mafia original de 2002 et on voit la différence…! très beau et très soigné, tout a été refait de la cave au grenier, à tel point qu’il n’a certainement pas à rougir de ses concurrents contemporains. La VF est excellente et reprise intégralement bien entendu du jeu d’origine, excepté la voix du protagoniste principal et c’est bienC’est un remaster ou plutôt… presque un remake (!) du Mafia original de 2002 et on voit la différence…! très beau et très soigné, tout a été refait de la cave au grenier, à tel point qu’il n’a certainement pas à rougir de ses concurrents contemporains. La VF est excellente et reprise intégralement bien entendu du jeu d’origine, excepté la voix du protagoniste principal et c’est bien dommage… sans doute un problème de droits (et de gros sous) avec l’excellent doubleur José Luccioni (la voix d’Al Pacino entre autres !).

    Le plus étonnant dans ce ‘Mafia’, c’est qu’ils se sont tout de même cassé le cul à modéliser une ville entière (assez grande) mais que ça ne se joue pas comme un monde ouvert normal, excepté quelques rares fuites ou poursuites où la ville et la police sont vraiment mises à contribution. Tout le reste n’est que missions très scénarisées (bien mises en scène certes mais qui s’enchaînent un peu trop à la chaîne) avec un paquet de cinématiques.

    Bien que cela fasse penser souvent aux Affranchis (le chef-d’oeuvre de Scorsese), le jeu reste vissé tout au premier dégré et sérieux comme un pape. L’action et les affrontements restent (un peu trop) prédominants, bien que de parfois, de l’infiltration soit nécessaire, laquelle se révèle un brin médiocre… mais pas catastrophique heureusement.

    Le principal souci -et de taille- reste la jouabilité très rigide de ce TPS qui multiplie d’ailleurs des séquences sur rails et/ou très scriptées tout à fait horripilantes. Le maniement reste lent et hasardeux, rendant les fusillades d’une rare imprécision… et difficulté. On ne se soigne pas ici… sauf à des points prévus d’avance ici ou là, des postes de premiers soins.

    Les munitions manquent très souvent, ce qui oblige à changer et/ou ramasser les flingues sur les macabés… très souvent. A moins de tirer dans la tête (quand on y arrive…) les ennemis sont des éponges à balles… En vérité, c’est si mauvais à manier, si pataud, si lourdingue qu’on se croirait dans une saloperie de jeu Rocktarte ! sans parler bien sûr de la conduite un peu flottante… mais de côté-là, ce n’est pas si critiquable et cela rajoute un réalisme bienvenu aux poursuites.

    Enfin, la fin ou plutôt l’épilogue n’est pas satisfaisant du tout… et de ce fait, et des griefs (nombreux) formulés plus avant, ce Mafia Definitive Edition s’avère finalement beaucoup trop casse-burnes pour convaincre.
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  43. Aug 14, 2021
    8
    Nota: 8.3

    Mafia: Definitive Edition é um presente para os fãs da franquia Mafia. Mafia DE não é uma completa releitura do clássico de 2002. Enquanto há uma clara semelhança na jogabilidade e nos gráficos se comparados ao antecessor Mafia III, Mafia DE apresenta gráficos mais bonitos, jogabilidade responsiva, história espetacular e um mundo aberto mais vivo que o seu material
    Nota: 8.3

    Mafia: Definitive Edition é um presente para os fãs da franquia Mafia.

    Mafia DE não é uma completa releitura do clássico de 2002. Enquanto há uma clara semelhança na jogabilidade e nos gráficos se comparados ao antecessor Mafia III, Mafia DE apresenta gráficos mais bonitos, jogabilidade responsiva, história espetacular e um mundo aberto mais vivo que o seu material original.

    Mas, é visível que a desenvolvedora Hangar 13 sofreu com um pequeno orçamento em mãos. A falta de conteúdo pós-conclusão da história principal e seus gráficos não são espetaculares se comparados a outros títulos que o sucederam.
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  44. Mar 8, 2023
    7
    Good game only for sale i would never buy for full price. Basic story not really interesting or something lack of weapons lack of free world, only story and that it. If you got sale on this game about 10$ so get it, i personally wont pay over 10$ for this game.
  45. Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I couldn't ask for a better remake of a 20-year-old game. We don't need to rate the story or missions, as those are almost perfect. Developers who made the remake loved the original and did everything possible to provide a modern graphics experience. Must play.
  46. Jan 31, 2021
    8
    Good graphics, story and characters, but the freeride mode world feels empty. Tommy and don salieri are my favorite characters, voice acting is very good also
  47. Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Un remake excelente, respetando al material original, y agregando diálogos/interacciones que realmente te hacen empatizar con todos los personajes.
    La historia principal es buenísima, te mantiene atento a lo que pasa y lo que pasará.
    Las misiones son muy variadas, y divertidas Incluso en free ride hay misiones por hacer. Gráficos excelentes, actuaciones excelentes. Espero que agreguen más
    Un remake excelente, respetando al material original, y agregando diálogos/interacciones que realmente te hacen empatizar con todos los personajes.
    La historia principal es buenísima, te mantiene atento a lo que pasa y lo que pasará.
    Las misiones son muy variadas, y divertidas
    Incluso en free ride hay misiones por hacer.
    Gráficos excelentes, actuaciones excelentes.
    Espero que agreguen más contenido al free ride en un futuro.
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  48. Oct 1, 2020
    8
    Just finished the story. Mafia: Definitive Edition has a great story and characters. Lost Heaven is really pretty, but what keeps me from giving this remake a higher rating is the presence of some bugs (enemies appearing from nowhere; some trucks spawn up-side down, etc). In terms of gunplay, Hangar 13 improved over Mafia III, but there's still work to bedone.
  49. Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Je comprend pas pk ce jeux est autant sous coté il est excellent le défaut c'est qu'il est très cour sinon meuilleur jeux de gangster avec gta 5 pour moi
  50. Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Mafia Edición Definitiva es un titulo que te atrapa por la ambientación y la historia de Tommy Ángelo la cual si bien en su versión original ( la cual no jugué) fue muy aclamada por el publico esta ha envejecido mal por lo cual los chicos de Hangar 13 le dieron una reinvención de la mejor forma puliendo la historia y con un nievo apartado grafico y de mecánicas jugables pero respetando elMafia Edición Definitiva es un titulo que te atrapa por la ambientación y la historia de Tommy Ángelo la cual si bien en su versión original ( la cual no jugué) fue muy aclamada por el publico esta ha envejecido mal por lo cual los chicos de Hangar 13 le dieron una reinvención de la mejor forma puliendo la historia y con un nievo apartado grafico y de mecánicas jugables pero respetando el núcleo del original . Sin embargo a no pone algo nuevo a la formula un añadido extra no le caería mal como la incorporación de misiones secundarias o eventos a lo largo del mapa pero eso no lo aleja de ser un excelente titulo que debes probar si amas las películas de el padrino o la mas reciente el irlandés sin duda el mejor remake desde resident evil 2 Expand
  51. Apr 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best stories in the gaming industry! ...

    1. Action, chase, exploration, thrill and what not! This is one of the best games ever made!!! ... 2. Though I’d had a chance to play the original mafia game some 15 years ago, playing the Definitive Edition was nostalgic as it brought back some great memories. ... 3. The story of Mafia is spellbinding and exceptional. One has to
    One of the best stories in the gaming industry! ...

    1. Action, chase, exploration, thrill and what not! This is one of the best games ever made!!! ...

    2. Though I’d had a chance to play the original mafia game some 15 years ago, playing the Definitive Edition was nostalgic as it brought back some great memories. ...

    3. The story of Mafia is spellbinding and exceptional. One has to play it to experience the emotions through the main character. Apart from story gameplay, there’s ‘free roam’ to explore the city, and ‘car cyclopedia’ to test/drive vehicles/bikes on the racing track. ...

    4. The only thing that could be improved is the player/gameplay/camera controls for character movement/s. However, this is a personal choice and does not mean that the controls were not good. Moreover, the gameplay was great! ...

    5. The amazing background score and music in the game, especially during conversations among gang members, made the gameplay more intense as if playing and watching a movie. Moreover, the music in the cut-scenes were perfectly placed to feel the emotions that the characters are going through. The gameplay sound effects and background score made powerful impact to feel the adrenaline rush while in chase and other action scenes. Adding to it, music in romantic scenes was heart-melting. ...

    6. The cut-scenes were beautiful and enjoyable. Whether it was fear, anger, happiness, guilt, amusement, pride, pleasure, etc., the expressions of the actors were very good and noticeable. ...

    7. All in all, Mafia Definitive Edition is simply fabulous and an entertaining treat to single-players.
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  52. Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Un'esperienza unica! Il senso di immersione in un gangster movie è incredibile. Rispetta e migliora il capitolo originale.
  53. Aug 29, 2022
    6
    Developer never played the full game with a controller
  54. Jan 18, 2021
    7
    It has the magic of original Mafia game, although some graphical bugs may ruin the immersion and no perfomance-mode (60fps) is a shame for a game published in 2020.

    BTW I have expected much better visuals.
    Played on Xbox Series X
  55. Feb 7, 2021
    0
    Уничтожили все за что любили оригинальную игу. Жаль потраченных денег. Ни души, ни интереса, простой упор на картинку. Изуродовали классику. Закройте ангар 13, 2 провал из 2.
  56. Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Everything you could expect from a remake, holds the core of the old game but with improved graphics.
  57. Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Certainly not perfect as far as gameplay goes, but pretty and a great story. Shooting mechanic gets a bit repetitive towards the end, but story definitely drives it home. A love letter to old school mob movies/books, though somewhat predictable in terms of moral/social criticism within the narrative. Worth a purchase imo
  58. Jul 11, 2022
    10
    EN:
    A game that, even after all these years, stands side by side with today's games from this genre. An absolute classic! The remaster is graphically done exceptionally well, 2K and Hangar have given Rockstar homework on how to remaster a cult game. The only complaint goes to the physics of the game, which has not been adequately improved, and because of this, shooting from weapons is
    EN:
    A game that, even after all these years, stands side by side with today's games from this genre. An absolute classic! The remaster is graphically done exceptionally well, 2K and Hangar have given Rockstar homework on how to remaster a cult game. The only complaint goes to the physics of the game, which has not been adequately improved, and because of this, shooting from weapons is quite tiring.

    SRB:
    Igra koja i nakon svih ovih godina, staje rame uz rame sa današnjim igrama iz ovog žanra. Apsolutni klasik! Remaster je grafički urađen izvanredno, 2K i Hangar su zadali domaći zadatak Rockstar-u, kako treba uraditi remaster jedne kultne igre. Jedina zamerka ide za fiziku igre, koja nije adekvatno unapređena i zbog toga je pucanje iz oružija, poprilično naporno.
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  59. Dec 5, 2022
    8
    The story is more or less expectedly cliche, but it's got great controls and some fun shooting levels. I liked the characters, as they're not one dimensional stereotypes. The gimmicks in "Free ride" mode, however, is really limited, not as entertaining as, let's say, the Grand Theft Auto series.
  60. Mar 13, 2022
    10
    В мире опенворлдов на 100 часов, подобные игры с плотно сбитым нарративом становятся еще ценнее. Хотелось бы увидеть нативную версию для PS5 и Xbox Series X, где все визуальные качества данной игры раскроются на 100%, а игровой процесс, за счёт увеличенного фреймрейта, станет еще более захватывающим.В мире опенворлдов на 100 часов, подобные игры с плотно сбитым нарративом становятся еще ценнее. Хотелось бы увидеть нативную версию для PS5 и Xbox Series X, где все визуальные качества данной игры раскроются на 100%, а игровой процесс, за счёт увеличенного фреймрейта, станет еще более захватывающим.
  61. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    The game is perfect! There are no drawdowns, epic cutscenes. It is very pleasant to drive a car.
  62. Jun 20, 2022
    7
    Игра какая-та блеклая.Не получил никаких положительных эмоций, а персонажи вообще не оставляли чувство эмпатии.
  63. May 10, 2022
    8
    A História é excelente, os personagens são incríveis, o mundo do jogo é muito bem feito, apesar de ser muito vazio, e tem alguns bugs chatos.
  64. Mar 30, 2023
    10
    A worthy remake of the original game with stunning graphics and poignant stories by Tommy Angelo, which was buggy on release. But since the time the game was fixed and now I want to play it again and again
  65. Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Melhor gráficos da geração Parece que estou vendo um filme História boa! Jogabilidade dos carros é muito boa
    Merecia nota máximas
  66. Oct 23, 2022
    6
    It's a game with a great story, but a little short. Graphics are quite good, the character's facial expressions are really well made. The controls are somewhat clunky, driving is not that great.
  67. Aug 3, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed my time with Mafia. It story was very well done with good characters and entertaining environments. The levels were distinct and the collectibles were neat. However the plot twist of Sam I don't think was foreshadowed enough. It was a bit quick of a turn. The game world is absolutely worthless and mostly a setpiece for the story. You can skip every drive and not miss a thing. The driving mechanics were also not ideal. I felt the game play was good (except for the stealth section) and satisfying. Worth your time if you're a fan if the crime genre. Expand
  68. Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Now let me say something, for me to finish a game is rare. I mean, the game has to really suck me in for me to finish a game. And Mafia caught me the moment I played it. The story will greatly appeal to those who like T
  69. Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  70. Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Bardzo dobra pod względem fabuły gra, która wręcz przykuła do ekranu, jednak nie ostrzegła się błędów. Na pewno na niekorzyść wpłynęła ilość klatek, która na Xbox Series X potrafiła nie osiągać liczby 30 k/s. Do tego pojawiło się w grze nieco gliczy a dodatkowo, AI inteligencją nie grzeszyli. Tym nie mniej, dobry remake, który wciągnął od samego początku do końca rozgrywki.Bardzo dobra pod względem fabuły gra, która wręcz przykuła do ekranu, jednak nie ostrzegła się błędów. Na pewno na niekorzyść wpłynęła ilość klatek, która na Xbox Series X potrafiła nie osiągać liczby 30 k/s. Do tego pojawiło się w grze nieco gliczy a dodatkowo, AI inteligencją nie grzeszyli. Tym nie mniej, dobry remake, który wciągnął od samego początku do końca rozgrywki.
  71. May 17, 2023
    8
    Juego magnífico, de acción y que tiene una gran historia, para mí ha sido una gran sorpresa por muchos aspectos, por ese gran inicio, en la gran mafia italiana, de película y los personajes sin duda tiene gran carisma, sobre todo el nuestro y siempre será recordado Tommy.

    Gráficamente un juego increíble que se ve muy bien en todos los aspectos. La jugabilidad muy sencilla, fácil y quizá
    Juego magnífico, de acción y que tiene una gran historia, para mí ha sido una gran sorpresa por muchos aspectos, por ese gran inicio, en la gran mafia italiana, de película y los personajes sin duda tiene gran carisma, sobre todo el nuestro y siempre será recordado Tommy.

    Gráficamente un juego increíble que se ve muy bien en todos los aspectos. La jugabilidad muy sencilla, fácil y quizá como único punto negativo es que es un juego parece perfecto, pero quizá muy vacío falta varias misiones secundarias porque el juego se hace muy corto , que no es que sea un gran aspecto negativo, pero quizá con más cosas este juego podría haber sido uno de esos juegos excelentes que lo es aun así.

    Mi nota sería sin duda 8,5
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Oct 21, 2020
    78
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is a must-play for any fan of the franchise. Although it doesn't quite have the narrative cohesion of Mafia II, it still offers a memorable and gripping story that's set in a gorgeous virtual adaptation of 1930s America.
  2. Oct 13, 2020
    81
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is how a remake should be done. By taking and meticulously remoulding the original game, Mafia: Definitive Edition sings with a deliciously authentic 1930’s gangster shooter experience that’s enriched to no end by a chapter-based story that keeps the focus on the story and its characters. The aiming and target reticule aren’t ideal, and the Free Ride mode is a missed opportunity, but when the smoke clears and all you want is a classy hard-boiled gangster shooter there are few better options available.
  3. Oct 9, 2020
    85
    Mafia: Definitive Edition is the perfect game for those who loved the original work of Illusion Softworks back in 2002. A travel back to Lost Heaven that should be mandatory to meet Tommy, Paulie, Don Salieri and many others from a current and much fresher perspective. With more polished gameplay, a spectacular city perfectly set in those thirties and an identical plot, but with slight modifications that make the script grow in quality. The graphics element is just spectacular.