Mafia: Definitive Edition Reviews
If you look at Mafia: Definitive Edition as an action adventure game that released in 2020, you can have some great moments with it, although it's not flawless, but if you have already experience the original Mafia game back in 2002, you'll probably feel that something is missing. The Definitive Edition looks much, much better visually and packs some cool new gameplay mechanics, but it is just not the good old Mafia that everyone fell in love with.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a spectacular Remake that brings us one of the games with the best graphics of the generation. Its exciting plot and great setting take us back to the 30s, where a taxi driver gets fully involved in a war between mafias that will change his life.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mafia Definitive Edition is one of the best remake titles of this generation. The whole vibe has been captured pretty well and it really throws you back in time and brings back lots of good memories. Movie-like cutscenes, top notch voice acting and great character design, make you enjoy the story even more than the original title. There are issues with combat system and enemy AI here and there, but you better check it out nonetheless.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a great remake with a good drama sufficiency, well directed action and intense gameplay.
Review in Russian | Read full review
An excellent remake that provides an updated experience for one of the most captivating games of its time. Mafia: Definitive Edition is the perfect opportunity for fans and non-fans of the franchise to enjoy the beginning of the series in the best possible way, with incredible visuals. However, there are still problems that could have had a better rework, like a simplified gameplay in several points and an underused map.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The remake takes good care of the story with new cutscenes and dialogues that brings the Italian mafia vibe to life, although gameplay-wise the experience could have been much better.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
For those interested in the story elements and the classic atmosphere, I advise them to give the game a try, but if your interest is only the gameplay, then other open world games might be more fun for you.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The definitive edition of Mafia isn't perfect, but the experience is charming thanks to its ability captures the soul of an exciting era to tell us one of the best crime stories in video games. The experience is enough to reinvigorate a game loved by many, but it falls short when it comes to fulfil its full potential.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The hardcore fans of the original will find a lot to nit-pick. But they can return to the original, to remember how archaic it is, or can they try to beat the game in classic mode, "enjoying" the quirks of the original recipe. Despite the criticism, we have to admit that Hangar 13 managed to take an 18 years old game and make it work in 2020, without crushing its soul.
Gorgeous remake and feturn of classic Mafia game in great form. Do not be afraid, join a Gang.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Hangar 13 have done an amazing job in modernising Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven into a truly powerful narrative experience, one which I hope that fans of the original will be pleasantly surprised by.
For series veterans and first-timers, Mafia: Definitive Edition is a labor of love for more than just the original game, but for the Mafia community whose support made this game possible. Series veterans will also take note of the changes in the story. The changes aren’t groundbreaking by any stretch of the imagination, just the framing of some story elements have been changed to make the story more in line with the current series of games. This is yet another amazing remake that fully embraces many of the things that made the original so special to so many people.
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.
Mafia: Definitive Edition offers a nostalgic return to a story-focused experience, even if it doesn't match modern open-world standards. The remake's narrative and emotional impact make it worth playing at least once.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Mafia: Definitive Edition excels in absolutely everything. It's unbelievable how the developers have tackled the difficulties, be it the story, dubbing or facial animation. They had to improvise in many parts, and as much as they tried to implement only the best of the second and third installments, not everything could be handled this way. I'm not afraid to say that this is one of the most well-crafted remakes of a game ever made. It is a masterpiece that will not offend players of the original game or newcomers. The authors have reworked the story of the original Mafia so sensitively that you may not even remember the original game.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a fresh coat of paint on a bygone era, adding flashy graphics to gameplay mechanics that definitely could have used the same overhaul. While it's clear that the publishers of the game recognized the limitations of the remake by employing a reduced price overall, this is one case where I imagine a remake of the mechanics and story would have taken the game to new heights and made this a more fulfilling experience.
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a shining example of how a game should be remade. While there are a few issues related to the PC port, animation quality, and how well the gameplay has aged; the updates were focused on maintaining the spirit of game while bringing it into the modern era.
Mafia Definitive Edition is how a classic game should be remade. It keeps the soul of the original and pulls the title back into the modern era of games. The amazing story is kept intact with only a couple of changes here and there, including a totally new cast of voice actors. It's only a pity that the new version of Paulie is not up to snuff. Besides that, however, Hangar 13 has done an amazing job to introduce the original Mafia to a new audience and the game deserves to be played.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Mafia Definitive Edition puts a nice graphical coat of paint on a dated, yet much-loved classic. However, while the story and characters are just as good if not better than the original, its gameplay mechanics fall short and performance even shorter.