Mafia: Definitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 196 Ratings

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  1. FatHatman2003
    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
  2. DzmitryBoston
    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.
  3. imshady45
    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.
  4. KaliusMaximus
    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.
  5. SlavaKuzmin
    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!!!
  6. BusyBee93915
    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.
  7. Jatki21
    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
  8. vaulttec
    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!    … Expand
  9. PrinceNBD
    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!    … Expand
  10. Adelbek
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Шикарный ремейк великолепной игры который превзошёл оригинал. На xbox one x смотрится потрясающе
  11. ElYisussss
    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.    … Expand
  12. Connormayser
    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.    … Expand
  13. CraigYorkshire
    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    … Expand
  14. ALANA-BRAKE
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Без сомнений отличная игра! Всем советую! Как фанат первой части.
  15. Natway
    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
  16. esquilo_png
    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.
  17. Rayees
    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.    … Expand
  18. AdemaFilth
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Un'esperienza unica! Il senso di immersione in un gangster movie è incredibile. Rispetta e migliora il capitolo originale.
  19. Fuzznutz
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Everything you could expect from a remake, holds the core of the old game but with improved graphics.
  20. zezeljmare
    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.    … Expand
  21. MassHysteria
    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.
  22. Feodor
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    The game is perfect! There are no drawdowns, epic cutscenes. It is very pleasant to drive a car.
  23. MagisterJedi_66
    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
  24. Thiagodc
    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
  25. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  26. osprey
    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
  27. Joaotmdj
    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.    … Expand
  28. Filmanwalt
    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.    … Expand
  29. Alexgangster
    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
  30. miver
    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!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

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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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