Mafia: The Old Country Reviews
Mafia: The Old Country tells an exceptional mob story with incredible characters, but it's a shame that it's so much better to watch than it is to play.
The good old Mafia game – both in a positive and a negative way. All the changes and additions Hangar 13 tried to make in the third installment were thrown out, and we ended up with a very linear action game with an interesting plot and an unnecessary open world.
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While the combat mechanics at times seemed a bit dated and clunky, the final product gets more than enough right to be a very worthy entry in the series and one well worth your time if you are a fan of the series and this type of gameplay.
Mafia: The Old Country offers a beautiful yet traditional experience. It seeks to honour the legacy of the series by returning to its roots, but it fails to take a step forward either in gameplay or storytelling. While it may captivate fans of gangster worlds with its visual beauty and strong character performances, it might disappoint those looking for genuine innovation in the series.
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Mafia: The Old Country is the best Mafia game yet. Foregoing some storytelling tropes and poor game design choices of its predecessors, tightening its gameplay, and telling the most gripping story in the franchise to date, capped off by outstanding performances by the whole cast and a looker to boot, Mafia: The Old Country shines amongst its siblings and is an offer you shouldn't refuse.
Mafia: The Old Country is a no-nonsense, back-to-basics experience, and its dedication to authenticity serves as its best attribute. By sticking to a tight, linear experience, The Old Country allows the performances and writing to do the heavy lifting without losing the allure of the Sicilian countryside. By bringing to light a specific place in time that few movies or games have gone before, there's a wealth of details you'll come to appreciate.
Mafia: The Old Country is a worthy return to form for the Mafia series. It's not perfect, but it strikes a fine balance of great storytelling, compelling characters and dramatic twists to keep you hooked.
Mafia: The Old Country pairs simple, standard mechanics with a predictable mob narrative, but its gorgeous period setting and tight, story-driven run make for a thrilling experience.
Mafia continues to feel a tad dated in its design trappings, but there's a fascinating mix of beauty, efficiency and nuanced performances here that are well worth your time.
A decent but cliched mob story and bland, frustrating gameplay make this the weakest Mafia yet.
Mafia: The Old Country is a conventional but effective return to the linear and tightly story-driven format of the original Mafia and Mafia II, and it boasts a wonderful eye and ear for detail.
Lacking the charisma and novelty of its predecessors, Mafia: The Old Country struggles to escape a sense of constant mediocrity.
Even if you’re not impressed by its boilerplate action, you may at least walk away better understanding why your dad is such a stronzo.
Mafia: The Old Country uses its stunning setting to tell a familiar story about loyalty and family that's propped up by its cast of characters.
Considering the ending and the fan-service elements that cater to long-time fans, this is not only the best Mafia game to date, but also one of the best modern linear action-adventure titles.
Mafia: The Old Country tells you a story that you're going to experience firsthand, feeling like one more part of the plot with tense moments, memorable stories, and gameplay that won't make you put down the controller for a single moment. It's a reminder of why we fell in love with video games in the first place: not because of complex systems or impressive graphics, but because of their ability to transport us to other worlds and make us feel part of extraordinary stories. Just play it and enjoy an experience that you won't want to refuse.
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Mafia: The Old Country offers a remarkable narrative and atmospheric mob drama, hampered by uneven technical skills. While its gameplay is a bit simplistic, it should satisfy those looking for a straightforward, fast-paced, and enjoyable game.
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Mafia: The Old Country is all killer and no filler, featuring a lean campaign with engaging characters, cinematic set pieces, impressive visuals and a solid mob story that can be guilty of being a touch too predictable at times.
Mafia: The Old Country is a refreshing story-driven adventure that delivers exactly what it sets out to achieve. Strong voice acting, stunning visuals, a cinematic score, and a well-paced plot come together to create a memorable experience that stands proudly alongside its predecessors.
Mafia: The Old Country doesn't have enough gameplay ideas to carry its relatively short running time. While the fundamentals here are fine, an overemphasis on insta-fail stealth sequences and floaty shootouts makes for a forgettable campaign, even if it takes place within a stunningly detailed world. The performances are extraordinary but the story itself is predictable, leaving you with a phenomenally acted crime tale that you may admire in the moment but will struggle to remember once the credits roll.