Abstract: With its historical setting and violent themes, Mafia II feels a little like what you might get if you put a Grand Theft Auto game into a cocktail mixer with a novel by Mario Puzo and then gave it to Martin Scorsese for a good shake.The game starts wit...
Abstract: Mafia II is one of the most atmospheric, most beautifully realised and most narratively absorbing games of the year but its heavy bias towards style over gameplay will leave many fans frustrated and begging for more good old-fashioned shootouts and ho...
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Published: 2010-09-07, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
Mafia II is not a bad game, it's an above-average one undermined by mediocre elements. Despite the clichés, the scripting and acting engage throughout. And the gunplay always entertains, and occasionally thrills. But as much as these positive elements com...
Abstract: Mafia II isn’t a thrill a minute. A lot of people wont like it and it has clear problems, but I love it. I love it because it doesn’t try to be a Mafia skinned action game, I love it because Empire Bay is such an interesting place to be in, and I love it because it lets..
So many developers become over-awed by their own worlds, filling them with a multitude of repetitive missions and distractions. 2K Czech, on the other hand, has placed emphasis on detail, atmosphere and narrative focus to create a sleek, smart adventur...
Abstract: Mafia II is a game that is full of surprises. When I first had the opportunity to check out Mafia II in 2009, I was amazed that I had never heard of its predecessor. The premise in the original was simple and followed the story of a lone gangster trying t...
Published: 2011-10-24, Author: Jared , review by: gamespy.com
Abstract: Free to play; Lots of things to do, Boring and repetitive; Will likely irritate your friends; Feels more like a hustle than a game; Ugly visuals...
