Mafia: The Old Country Reviews
Mafia: The Old Country really impressed me with its story and cinematic experience. Overall, it feels like a game that fell victim to a few small flaws.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country transports us to a remarkable adventure with this prequel set at the beginning of the century. With a perfect story, masterfully told, but poorly accompanied by its embellishments, it has left us with a bittersweet taste. Its gameplay, which is too basic and redundant, detracts significantly from the experience.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country is like the finest Italian feast. It doesn’t matter that some of the plates the dishes are served on are slightly scratched, as we leave the restaurant full, happy, and a little drunk. I’m truly glad the developers weren’t afraid to return to the roots of the series, highlighting what has always been its greatest strengths. The newest Mafia is a wonderful game that delivers many outstanding experiences and keeps you on edge until the very end. Without a doubt, it’s one of the contenders for Game of the Year.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country offers plenty of interesting gameplay for both old and new fans. Improvements were made compared to the last part. Finally, it is also fantastic to take a look in the world of the mafia where the original started.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country is the crown jewel of the series. A story that makes you bleed, laugh, and curse in Sicilian all in the same breath. The graphics will blow your fedora off, the gameplay’s smoother than Sinatra, and the story’s got enough heart to remind you why family, no matter the sacrifice, always comes first. So pour yourself a glass of red, light a cigar, and remember… loyalty and ma familia above all.
Mafia: The Old Country is a return to the series roots, and mostly for the better - beware there's not much left to enjoy once the credits roll, though
''Mafia: The Old Country'' is a title that impresses with its atmosphere, meticulously accurate historical reconstruction, and narrative intensity, even without innovating in gameplay. The main campaign, lasting around 12 hours, remains engaging from start to finish, but the extra mode and some dated mechanics may reduce its replayability. An imperfect game, yet one that leaves a mark, perfectly in continuity with the other installments of the series.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country is a compelling addition to the series, offering a narrative set in a rarely explored era. Its linear structure allows for a focused storytelling experience, and its visual and audio design create an immersive atmosphere. While the gameplay mechanics may not be ground-breaking, they serve the story well. The game’s compact length ensures that it doesn’t overstay its welcome, providing a satisfying experience without unnecessary padding. For those interested in the Mafia’s origins, Mafia: The Old Country is a title worth experiencing. Its delicious mix of storytelling, atmosphere, and character development makes it a series standout and a well-deserving recipient of the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
While it certainly falters in its gameplay department, I'll always stick around for a classic mafia story, even if I can see the ending from a mile away.
Mafia: Terra Madre (Mafia: The Old Country) is a strong return to the tradition of the series, a story of pain, power, and moral compromise, set in a rigorous and authentic early 20th-century Sicily. It is a predictable tale of a man who becomes what he did not want to be, staged with consistency, drama, and historical and cultural care. An intense and compact narrative that speaks more through emotions and atmosphere than gunpowder. All this is accompanied by gameplay that is decidedly derivative, with the exception of a few mechanics, an inconsistent AI, and graphics and technical aspects that, despite the details, lack depth, interactivity, and responsiveness. If you are looking for a direct, intense, cinematic experience, but without the filler and dispersion typical of modern open worlds, this title is definitely for you. However, if you want innovative mechanics, challenging AI, or free exploration, it may be decidedly limited.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country is an experience that stands out more for its narrative than for its gameplay. Hangar 13 delivers an engaging, detailed, and emotionally charged narrative that keeps the essence of the franchise alive.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country is a mostrly triumphant return to the long-running franchise, even if it’s very different from its previous entries. I appreciate the risks taken with the new setting, and I have to say I enjoyed the fact its scope was somewhat toned down after the mixed results brought by Mafia III. Its gameplay was indeed generic, but the game more than made up for that shortcoming with a thrilling story. It certainly won’t be a game that will resonate with everyone, but it did for me at the end of the day.
A traditional third-person cinematic shooter that combines an immersive story and beautiful cutscenes with rather average gameplay. Even so, it still won me over.
Mafia: The Old Country delivers a gripping story, rich character development, intense combat, and emotional twists, making it a worthy and unforgettable addition to the franchise.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Mafia: The Old Country marks a definitive return to the series' roots, prioritizing a powerful, linear narrative over open-world freedom. Set in early 1900s Sicily, this prequel tells the gripping story of Enzo, a young man who joins the mafia for a chance at a better life. Despite some technical blemishes, its meticulously crafted world and focus on character make it a standout title and a refreshing change of pace in the crime genre.
Mafia: The Old Country fits in perfectly with the previous 3 games – all deeply flawed in their ways, while all being deeply memorable.three games – all deeply flawed in their own ways, yet
Mafia: The Old Country delivers a deeply immersive experience that transports players back to the early 1900s with a compelling narrative, rich atmosphere, and polished gameplay. The blend of stealth, combat, and exploration keeps the gameplay fresh, and the sound design creates a unique atmosphere, which draws you into an immersive experience.
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.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
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.