Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Nov 6, 2022

  Sorry, kid. Mafia: Definitive Edition wasn't part of our deal
• gamedeal user

  Feb 26, 2023

  "Why don't we go back to my place and play house? You'll be the door and I'll slam you." - Joe Barbaro, 1945
• gamedeal user

  Jun 3, 2023

  Remember that five bucks you owe me?
• Cyberbully71

  Aug 6, 2023

  welp, i wanted to play the classic edition over the definitive edition because i wanted to experience the authentic and the raw charm, ambience of the game. unfortunately the game kept crashing every 5 or so minutes, which basically made it impossible to play the game. so inorder to scratch the itch of mafia 2 , i had to play the definitive edition which had it's fair share of issues but at least that didn't crash on us.
• AstonMartin4444

  Aug 20, 2023

  the game crashes like hell :( that's sux
• gamedeal user

  Feb 20, 2015

  This review is based on a purely vanilla playthrough.

  + While the graphics are nothing special, they seem to have aged well + Top-shelf voice acting for the entire cast + Getting in trouble with the police is much more interactive than many other products of this genre, allowing you to pay fines, bribe officers, or attempt resistance on-site + Fist-fighting mechanics are cinematic, intuitive and entertaining + There is a speed-limiter key for toggling "safe driving mode;" a massive quality-of-life feature that every free-roam game should have + Game boasts very competent storytelling, with an even pace and solid character development + Has a great cliffhanger ending; seeing the story through to the end felt worth it + Every aspect of the aesthetics, from the clothes, to the vehicles and music, is period-appropriate and has a pervading feeling of authenticity + Vehicle handling feels realistic and smooth + Stock, reliabe cover system and shooting mechanics; nothing you haven't seen before, but the devs seemed to have settled with the 'less is more' approach, and it complemented the gameplay nicely + Engine optimization is excellent + While the explorable area is more of a medium size compared to competitors, there is still much to explore throughout the game world, and it feels appropriately sized for a small city + Active modding community, and the game itself is easy to alter + Some minimalist stealth mechanics that are well-implemented, though it isn't often revisited - Many crashes; I've heard that this game has problems with AMD cards, though, so NVIDIA users may not have these issues - Poor weapon selection (only about 7-8 usable firearms) - No side missions, and little in the way of collectibles or extra content (though I cannot speak to the DLC); little replayability - NPCs feel flat and generic, doing little to liven up the atmosphere of the city - Lack of post-campaign free-roam (though a simple mod can fix this if you don't mind the small hassle)

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• gamedeal user

  Nov 25, 2015

  +great graphics for its time +Really stable game +Really great atmosphere +Super amazing story +Ending +Cars I recommended #10/10
• gamedeal user

  Apr 23, 2016

  (Reads Review) .... Hey! This sounds like a great game! I think I'll buy it! (Goes to the store page) .... Wait a minute... Where's the button? EDIT: MAFIA II IS BACK!!! WOOOOOOO!!! Partly thanks to the raging community, but also thanks to the caring and loving developers. I think that is worth a thank you! So THANK YOU for caring about your previous games, no matter how old they are! (Say thank you down below!!!)
• gamedeal user

  Sep 22, 2016

  If you're looking for a free-roaming game like Grand Theft Auto, fuhgeddaboutit. Mafia 2 has an open world, stores to shop at or rob, a police system, and many other things you'd expect from that sort of game, but like Mafia 1, the game is a lot more structured, and instead of having much in terms of side content it plays out like a traditional game campaign, with little time for free roaming. But the game's world is still well-designed, even if it's mostly pretty window dressing, and it makes the campaign feel more alive than it would if it was just a corridor shooter. It's not an amazing game, but it is a unique one. Mafia 2 is the kind of game where the police are actually police, and even though they'll probably never catch you they'll still try to ticket you for breaking the speed limit. It's the kind of game that isn't afraid to be a little tedious to give a sense of contrast between a "normal life" and the mafia life, like an early level that has you packing crates into the back of a truck to test your patience until you give up and leave. The developers do a good job at recreating the time period, and the cars, radio, and weapons all handle and sound pretty nice. The story and gunplay are both pretty well-done, and overall if you're a fan of mafia stories like The Godfather than Mafia 2 is worth a shot, as long as you don't go in expecting a true open world game.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 19, 2017

  One of my favorite games, The story line is amazing. Graphics - Especially for a 2010 game, the graphics are amazing, you can get some really amazing scenery in this, Not quite on the level of Skyrim, But looking over the map is very nice to do :) Gameplay - The gameplay is very easy to get used to, from stealth missions to full out combat, this game gives you some brilliant gunfights, robberies, boss missions and car chases. The police evasion is a very tedius, but over all more fun method, Unlike games like GTA where, you loose the police and you can then drive past them with a car thats smashed up, covered in blood with bullet holes in it and they won't beat an eye, this game requires you to get your car fixed up, new plates added, and a change of clothes to get the police to not suspect anything next time they see you. Controls - The controls are very nicely done, as far as combat is concerned, the aiming, the slow motion, everything is brilliant. As for driving, They have gone for realism with it, Some people might like it, I wasn't really a fan of it, it takes a bit of time to get used to meaning I spent most of the beginning of the game crashing into things and getting shot up in no time, but with a bit of practice you become a good driver in no time, But then again, its realistic, its how cars where back then. Story - One of my favorite stories of all time, I can't really describe it, but you will have to play it to find out. Its a whole story of betrayal, emotion, sadness but at the same time, partying, trust, money. The story is a crazy mix of family life and gang life. The best way to describe it, is sort of on par with Breaking bad. A hardworking man taking up illegal tasks to help support his family.