Mafia: Definitive Edition

 Xbox One
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
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  1. gikaarma
    Jan 7, 2021
    7
    Short and nice fun. But sometimes cclunky... Graphics are great, city is visually very good. Controls a bit outdated.
  2. BradMorgan
    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    … Expand
  3. Jamesw29
    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 Everything else is really outdated.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 Everything else is really outdated.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
  4. Connorthered
    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
  5. Joellemm
    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.    … Expand
  6. Yoni159
    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.
  7. juwens
    Aug 29, 2022
    6
    Developer never played the full game with a controller
  8. Demonrex
    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
  9. MoratoryMold249
    Jun 20, 2022
    7
    Игра какая-та блеклая.Не получил никаких положительных эмоций, а персонажи вообще не оставляли чувство эмпатии.
  10. HeadBlaster3041
    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.
  11. TheBeefReviewer
    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

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Video Chums
    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.
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  2. Xbox Tavern
    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.
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  3. MGG Spain
    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.
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