Mafia: Definitive Edition Reviews
Mafia: Definitive Edition maintains its source material's amazing story, adds some solid gameplay and brings the graphics into the 21st century for an overall experience that's one of the few remakes that is genuinely worth a purchase.
It presents as a modern game but retains the essence of an old one, and it’s that combination that well and truly entrenches the original Mafia, now reborn, as the best in the series.
Hangar 13's remake of Mafia is great. The story is as interesting as ever, and only minor technical issues take away from what is otherwise a welcome reintroduction to Tommy Angelo and the Salieri crew.
Yet another ground-up remake of a classic game, but our review of Mafia: Definitive Edition shows that it does not just fall in line with the current trend. Hangar 13 comes back to the roots of its series with a heavy emphasis on a linear, compelling story about a man going from a poor cab driver to a ruthless, successful mobster.
Like Mafia 3, Mafia: Definitive Edition is a game that works as a good movie. It's not a game that works as a good *game*. It's buggy, it's clunky, and is often just frustrating or unsatisfying. Hopefully, Hanger 13 is able to learn more lessons from this game because I'm not sure a fourth Mafia game can survive this sort of treatment.
Mafia: Definitive Edition's gorgeous open world is weakened by its mediocre campaign and flat combat mechanics.
With this Definitive Edition, players can now play all three Mafia games together giving the player many hours inside the world these teams created. I highly recommend this game to new and older players alike.
Mafia Definitive Edition is a remarkable example that a remake game should show to gamers. From graphic to story-telling, this game develop a lot compare to the original game. But there are few glitches that need to be fixed.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Underneath the beauty, there’s a morality tale that slowly unfolds amid the sometimes overblown spectacle. An element that was present in the original but feels more prevalent and potent here. The ending backs an even bigger gut punch this time around.
Mafia Definitive Edition is an ambitious undertaking, partially mined by glitches and lack of game progress from Mafia III but faithfully remaking the original game and adding nuances that surprisingly keep staying loyal to 2002's masterpiece.
Review in Italian | Read full review
This from-the-ground-up remake takes a certified classic and makes it even better with a thoughtful modern update that absolutely nails the storytelling and atmosphere of great mafia fiction
Mafia: Definitive Edition's narrative and visual strengths help it overcome issues in other areas to deliver a worthy remake of the best game in the series.
A real remake that thoroughly updates an 18-year-old title into a proper next-gen game, and actually makes it better than the original.
Mafia: Definitive Edition is crying out for a stronger hand at the wheel and a deeper rethink, for in its current state, it's oblivious of the fact that it's been 18 years since the original. That's a long time for any piece of entertainment, more so in video gaming, and Mafia: Definitive Edition is a long way from what it needed to be.
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a memorable and excellent story that does justice to both its original groundbreaking title and the movies it is paying homage to. The character and story of protagonist Tommy Angelo is one that is easy to get invested in and this world of Lost Heaven exudes the charm and atmosphere of 1930s New York. Excellent pacing and plot over the course of 10-12 hours mean it will keep anyone hooked. That said, it feels like a game pushing this hardware to its limit and the limitations do catch up with it in a lot of ways. Anyone who has a PC capable of playing the game would be well advised to maybe opt for that platform. Additionally, some unnecessary bugs and controls that can be difficult on a console controller sour the experience somewhat. However, there are not many alternative titles of this genre and Mafia: Definitive Edition certainly delivers a rip-roaring tale for those who wish to experience it.
If you want to start Mafia series from scratch, Mafia: Definitive Edition is the way to go. It really helps re-living the nostalgia of the first game.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remarkable reimaging of the original title that flexes its muscles in graphical fidelity and storytelling but falls flat in other areas. While I fully enjoyed my time with it, its mediocre third-person shooting mechanics, abysmal AI, and erratic difficulty can sometimes be a test of perseverance. It is a reminder of the rather old game buried under the shiny new graphical improvements. It is an impressive retelling of an open-world classic, and it exceeded my expectations on that front. Some of its shortcomings are easily overshadowed by what the title does well. If you're a fan of the franchise, this is an easy recommendation, especially given its discounted launch price and the way it re-creates the series' arguably finest entry. On the other hand, if you expect a game that's fully up to today's high standard, Mafia: Definitive Edition may be a tad underwhelming.
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