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Mafia II - PlayStation 3

Publisher: 2K Games  |   SKU: 9261069
Release Date: 8/24/2010  |  
ESRB Rating: M=Mature
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4.0 of 5 4.0 of 5 (22 reviews)
Mature
Ages 17+. May contain intense violence, blood, gore, sexual content and/or strong language. Check below for details
Single Player
Gameplay designed for one person.

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Gripping, violent, GTA-type mob story for mature players.

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ESRB Rating

MATURE 17+
M for Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol


Synopsis

Synopsis
In the golden age of the 1950s, the American Dream seems closer for some than for others. Vito, the son of a poor Italian immigrant, longs to throw off the shackles of poverty that have held him down his entire life. Already well practiced in petty crime, he begins to aspire to a higher criminal art: organized crime. Lured by the wealth and power that come with Mob ties, Vito and his childhood friend Joe will find themselves spiraling ever deeper into the hold of the Mafia as they struggle to make their names in the streets of an unforgiving city — or die trying.

Mafia II thrusts you into a world bullet-riddled with violence and intrigue. In this follow-up to the intense Mafia, the dark and unforgiving world of the Mob comes alive with gangster movie-style narrative power. Claw your way to the top of the criminal underworld as you engage in stunning car-to-car gunfights, white-knuckled hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay. With a script from the writing team of the original Mafia and a soundtrack rich with music that evokes the game's 1950s setting, Mafia II immerses you fully in the Mob experience in all its brutality and inescapability.

Features

  • Take on the role of Vito and seek wealth and power in the world of organized crime
  • Experience all the brutal violence of the Mafia lifestyle, including gunplay, hand-to-hand combat and car-to-car gunfights
  • Explore gorgeously rendered environments, and travel seamlessly from the outdoors to intricate interiors via a new next-generation engine
  • Become immersed in a compelling script by the writers of the original Mafia that brings the Mob experience fully to life
  • Climb your way to the top of the organized crime world to the accompaniment of tracks from some of the 1950s' most influential artists
  • Rev into high gear with the Mafia II Greaser downloadable content pack featuring two new hot-rod speedsters that will win you pink slips every time and two new suits for Vito (while supplies last, exclusive for a limited time)
  • Downloadable content pack suits include a leather jacket with heavy boots and a leather racing suit

Customer Reviews

Mafia II - PlayStation 3 (17 out of 22)
Better then GTA
5
Posted by: from New York ' Ny on 03/29/2012Mafia II is set in 1943 to 1951 in a fictional city of Empire Bay, USA, a city so familiar with crime, you'd assume Congress vacations there after time spent in Washington D.C.. There's definitely crime afoot in Empire Bay. The city is controlled by three families, and the question is who are you going to befriend and who are you going to kill? You play as protagonist, Vito Scaletta, a Sicilian immigrant who doesn't understand his father (who drowns when he's a younger age), loves his mama, and loves making money. Vito is injured in World War II and is released home for a bit. His best friend, Joe Barbaro, is involved in the mob and does his friend a little favor by getting Vito out on permanent leave. From there, Vito slowly and surely gets involved in the mafia himself, giving you all the ups and downs of the 1940s/1950s and the life of a mobster. Anyone familiar with an open-world game knows how the game pans out. You travel a lot, you can do what you want, and you complete story missions. This game isn't as open as others in some regards. For instance, beating the game doesn't allow you to just continue in Empire Bay. As a matter of fact, the only way to get back in the game is to jump into a previous chapter or to start the game over again. It feels a little behind the times, especially since the original Mafia allowed a free-roam mode. There's really not much to do outside of the main story. The side quest you pick up are strictly just thing to unlock Trophies, which is a bummer since I'm sure the Red Dead Redemption system of hunting down criminals (or in this case, taking jobs to put hits on random people) would have made the experience a little more lengthy. The game does go for a 10 hour run, and while the entire 10 hours is exciting, the game feels like it just ends. It's length isn't the only issue. On my run-through, I played on hard mode and really, the game is quite easily beaten in this mode. Sure, I died a few times, but it really never even turns into a challenge until the last three chapters of the game. The cops are completely pointless in the game. They're idiots. They loose you at any turn, they hardly put any pressure on you, and it feels like 2K Czech wanted the game to be 'fun' instead of a challenge. The cops rarely pull you over for anything, which I was highly disappointed in. I've ran past cops going 120 MPH on several occasions, only to have them swerve out of the way. The system is very broken. The combat is a bit generic, but it works. It's the cover system, where you pop out and shoot the ducks that appear before you. Sadly, you can not do a drive by on pedestrians, cops, or rival gang members. Vito likes to keep his hand on the wheel. The guns are fun to play around with. They range from a variety of pistols to the infamous Chicago typewriter. Mostly, you'll end up using the same weapon throughout the game. I used the shotgun more than any weapon. The only time I really needed to switch was if there was a crowd of mobsters or they're just too far away. There's also fist fighting, which leads to a game of jabbing a guy in the face over and over until you can finish him off. I didn't enjoy the fighting as much. Most of the time, you're going to just use the jab button instead of just opening fire on the guy with full force. It's fun, but it would have been nice to see counter-moves in some fashion. Driving is unrealistic in some manners, and I'm thankful for that. There's also no 'racing missions'. The only race you have to do is a race against the clock during one mission, and it's pretty easy. There's a ton of cars, and what's cool outside of collecting them, is the cars change according to the era you're in. Newer models will appear, older ones become more rare. I also liked fixing up my cars and the need to get gas. There's just something about running out of gas in a video game that feels refreshing. Mafia II is definitely a title you'll remember, but much like a movie, when you're done, you're done. The DLC looks promising, but it's all a matter of time.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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It's a good game.. But not a great game.......
4
Posted by: from Whitehall,MI on 02/18/2012Overall, I think Mafia II is a good game but not a great game. The story line is straightforward and very easy to understand. The story itself is played out almost like a movie. The graphics of the game are good, with some frame rate issues. The acting is excellent, and the music fits the era very well. The only reason I think this game is only good, because it seems like it's not finished. Why is it every time I go into a gun store or a clothing store, the cashiers all look the same, and the building itself looks almost identical to the one I was just at. Why do I constantly see the same people walking down the side walk. I just think the developers could of done a lot more with it. I also think that their should of been a larger selection of cars and clothing. Don't get me wrong, I don't think the game is bad, it just, like i said before, seems like it's not done, and the developers were just in a rush to get it done. They do have add on for this game that add cars and clothing, but I just think they should of done it in the first place. The last thing about this game that they should of done is making the world seem more alive....every once and a while I see a cop pull someone over, but that about it. I don't think the world is dead. But there could of been more to it, like people getting kicked out of bars, or shoot outs with gangs. Overall I think this game is good and is a good buy, but I just think that there could of been more.

6 out of 6 found this review helpful.

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Addicting, open world, feels like a movie.
5
Posted by: from IL on 02/02/2012Warning ! Not appropriate for kids !!! This game has it's style like GTA. Nicely done. If you don't like playing old days (1940's - 50's), driving antiq cars, having gameplay with lots of cutscene, lots of F word, violence, than this game is not for you. Personaly I realy enjoed this game. Gimme Mafia 3 !!!!!!!!!!!

2 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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It's an engaging game for a great price.
5
Posted by: from Brooklyn, NY on 01/16/2012Having purchased Mafia II PS3 game as a Christmas gift for myself, I am so far very satisfied with it. The first thing I liked about the game was that I could choose the level, from beginner to advanced, and this defined the difficulty of the missions making the game interesting for a wide range of players. Secondly, the character's environment is very detailed. You get to grab a bite or a beer at a diner, open the water in the kitchen and even flush the toilet, which I thought was cute. There is a variety of missions you can take upon, although you might also wander around the city driving your car and exploring New York after World War II. The storyline is consistent, and you feel like you are taking part in making a movie, as the character's life unwraps in front of you. Take all that and price it at $19.99 - what else could you wish for? I love the game, and I would definitely recommend it.

6 out of 6 found this review helpful.

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awesome game!
5
Posted by: from Hartford, WI on 08/25/2011My fiance said he really loves this game. He started playing it as soon as it arrived in the mail.

7 out of 8 found this review helpful.

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Horribly put together
2
Posted by: from inside the sun on 05/06/2011this game is slooped together like my food in the cafeteria. its not finished and i didn't bother finishn it. And where is Joe pesci or pepsi ? he is in all the good mafia movie, why not here ? When i started playing i threw up. thats how bad it was

3 out of 37 found this review helpful.

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Amazing Game!
5
Posted by: from Deerfield Beach - FL on 02/19/2011It feels like GTA San Andreas And Many Other Great Games but with better graphics and much more!!! Awesome story!!! Lots of excitement!!! It will keep you awaken for several days!!! I already played the full game 3 times!!! You must own it!!! Cheers...

15 out of 16 found this review helpful.

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Good game if you like any GTA games.
5
Posted by: from New York, NY on 01/20/2011Good game with good graphics. The story is good but too short. The game is realistic because if you get one star you don't get arrested, like in any GTAs, you just pay a fine. You can bribe the police not to get arrested and i like to rob stores. The cars and music are also good because this game is actually a game my parents like.

9 out of 12 found this review helpful.

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Great shooter game
5
Posted by: from Houston, Tx on 01/16/2011I have loved this game from beginning to end. It keeps you guessing all the way through. It also was a very fun game. You will love this game and love the cars and the guns and all the action. great game

7 out of 7 found this review helpful.

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A fun game to progress thru.
3
Posted by: from Prescott, Wisconsin on 01/14/2011Make sure you buy the Book otherwise it is tough finding all of the Playmate Books. The one issue with the game is it freezes once and a while. A fun GAME!!!

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