Mafia II Definitive Edition was reviewed on PC using a digital copy provided by 2K. It’s well worth playing if you’re a fan, though it might not impress those without nostalgia. It includes all of the released content, a shiny new coat of paint and one of the best gangster stories in or out of video games. Mafia II: Definitive Edition is the best way to play Mafia II. A disclaimer has been included which is helpful, but be prepared to hear this stuff as you play. It might have been a part of the times, but it makes it no less jarring to hear it coming from a game today. That being said, remastering the visuals in 4K also shines a light on each and every visual deficiency Mafia II has.įinally, as a depiction of life in the 1940s, Mafia II is rife with racist, sexist, mysoginist and homophobic language. The 4K remastering certainly helps them pop and Empire Bay has never looked crisper than it does now. And while Mafia II stands on its own and is more than worth playing for the story alone, playing it in 2020, it’s glaring how scant the content on offer seems, by comparison.īeing a 10-year old game, the visuals aren’t anything to write home about, but they’re not terrible either. Now, we’re accustomed to near-limitless activities, side-quests, collectibles and more. In the last 10 years, video games have moved beyond simply being impressive by having a large world to explore. It’s a game that takes the idea of the gangster film and makes it playable. Aftermath’s campaign picks up right where Mortal Kombat 11 leaves off and takes us on a predictable but enjoyable and action-packed side-story that inserts all of the non-guest DLC characters. However, that being said, the bulk of Mafia II is worth it. You’ll spend a huge amount of time simply driving between locations, listening to chatter and occasionally losing the cops for accidentally rear-ending someone. Aside from completing missions and furthering the story, there isn’t a whole lot to do in Mafia II. As enjoyable and entertaining as it is to play-act as a mafioso, the open-world is largely empty. However, Mafia II is a product of its time and it’s aged, noticeabley. Vita Scalleta is one of the great underrated leading men in video game history and his hetero life-partner Joe is a real gem. The characters are still intersting, well-rounded and brought to life by great voice-acting. Right off the bat, if you played and enjoyed Mafia II when it was released, you’ll get a kick out of this remaster. Now, 2K and Hangar 13 have remastered Mafia II, giving it a 4K makeover and bringing it to current-gen consoles for the first time. The addition of a cover system radically changed the way Mafia II played, making gunfights more exciting, more engaging and just way more fun. When it was released, Mafia II expanded and improved upon the original in many ways. Mafia and its sequel were an altogether different beast though.įar removed from the zany antics of GTA and Saints Row, Mafia attempted to make the player feel like they were living the life of a mafioso. Open-world crime sims were all the rage and Grand Theft Auto was (still) the mack daddy of them all. It was a decade ago and the state of video gaming was very different than it is today. Aftermath will also bring the klassic Dead Pool stage and RetroKade featuring favorites from MKI-III.The first time I played Mafia II, I was 20-years old. New Stages Kronika's Keep and Soul Chamber will be brand-new additions. Kill them with Kindness as the ultimate troll move. Friendly finishers are back for the entire roster. Friendships You can dance if you want to. Dead or Alive, they're coming with you! Stage Fatalities The Klassic finishing move is back! Use the world as your weapon, and watch as the environment engulfs, eviscerates and destroys your opponents. New Playable Fighters Sheeva and Fujin triumphantly return, with special guest RoboCop making his debut in Mortal Kombat. Players will have to decide who they can trust and who they must defeat with fate on the line. In order to do so, he is forced to enlist the help of some unlikely allies and familiar foes. Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, looks to secure the future he envisions. Aftermath features a brand-new cinematic story centered around trust and deceit. Summary: Aftermath features a brand-new cinematic story centered around trust and deceit.
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