Mafia Definitive Edition Review: Should You Buy in 2023?

[@zacharron]

Finished the Mafia remake yesterday and loved it. It's been a long time since I was looking forward to the next story beat in a video game. They did a fantastic job creating 1930's Chicago/New York-esque city. The driving and traffic were great and combat/shooting pretty decent. I will disagree with you that I liked having all the side stuff in a separate mode. It felt so LEAN to play an open world game with no distractions. Overall just a very enjoyable experience.

[@Respawnedgaming]

That’s awesome Zane! I know what you mean about distractions. I’ve only recently taught myself to ignore certain distractions in open worlds and play the meat of the game, rather than the fluff. I still would have preferred some side content that wasn’t a totally different game mode. Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@imabussuupson]

I would really love an 80's mafia game. I feel like thats an era tha franchise hasnt explored that is one of the more popular eras for the Mafia.

[@methman9212]

Totally agree

[@generalkenobi066]

Goodfellas vibe would be amazing

[@Th3lastsong]

@@generalkenobi066 goodfellas was 70s

[@denen404]

Hmmmm wasn't mafia 3 based in that era? EDIT yeah nvm 1968...ooof I suck at history

[@DemocracyOfficer2485]

@@generalkenobi066more like casino vibes instead of goodfellas

[@daniellagant2093]

It’s a perfect remake. Played it through twice and am going through it again. Will be a yearly or bi-yearly playthrough for me.

[@Scitch-et4vk]

A good game never stops being a good game youtubers need to stop with this year thing

[@paulflint6254]

true

[@ThePeteriarchy]

I loved this remake, but there's one detail I miss from the original Mafia that didn't make it here: Lucas Bertone's optional missions. It was nice to get new cars from that guy by doing him favors, some of which had unique objectives like crashing a hot car into the ocean just beyond the lighthouse, or taking a guy bleeding out in your car to a doctor, after which you get to see Lucas cleaning out the blood from the car as a freebie. In the remake, he just gives you photographs to hunt down hidden vehicles, which was a nice way to get you exploring the world without an objective marker, but it's such a waste to see Lucas sidelined like this, especially since I like that he's recast as a younger, shiftier mechanic now.

[@CLawManGameplaychannell]

Yeah ur right. But still, there are some pretty good side missions in the remake. For example when you have to chase down the aliens and when you kill them, then the men in black come.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@CLawManGameplaychannellthanks for the spoiler bozo, this was a review video.

[@WelrdMonkey555]

I think everyone should play this just for the story alone.

[@chriswhitley1535]

Loved it! but in my opinion it was way to short & i didnt feel any need to do any exploration.. Outside of that i loved it!

[@paulflint6254]

They're the only weak points. Still a fantastic game

[@YoStu242]

Used to play the original through many times and just started playing this. Feels a bit "streamlined" with it's scripted tricks to lose chasers at the beginning etc. but those graphics ohhh, wish they would have made Mafia 2 with the same engine

[@ningead]

R.I.P to the people who bought this right before it got put on ps5 monthly games

[@panagiotist47]

Exactly

[@zaneharris1562]

I'm glad because it was worth the full price already and now people get to experience it for FREE. They did something similar with mafia 3 in 2018

[@grandsonofragnar]

30 fps no thanks

[@damiannicholas3413]

@@grandsonofragnar man that's what I was saying then I played the 1st chapter for the fck of it. I'm HOOKED don't even care no more the story and gameplay and world is crazy good.

[@denen404]

I have it on steam but think I got it and 2 remake from a bundle with 3

[@puppysoda7062]

For me…controls are janky, extremely repetitive, but glad it was free 6/10 Now I can see which reviewers agree.

[@anderssandstrom545]

Just started the remake a couple of days ago. Played a lot of open-world the last years where side-missions and bonus stuff being present in all of them and the lack of these was in fact a reason for taking on Mafia 1: def edition. Playing in Classic mode, hence it being the most "sim"-style. And like it! Really like it! Played the first mafia a long time ago and it´s nice to be back. Although I played through Mafia 3 some year ago but didn´t do the same for me as this one.

[@paulflint6254]

I keep replaying the game, it's oddly comforting driving with such nice music on and the atmosphere. The story is so good too. Imo its definitely well worth playing for every gamer. Shared on FB.

[@pietroba2037]

what about enemies IA?

[@paulflint6254]

@@pietroba2037 ai? Depends on difficulty level. Easier than Mafia 3. If you mean how they respond, they are formidable.

[@imadubsfan1]

Any chance you like RPG's/shooters as well? if you want to roam around while listening to this era of music, I highly recommend Fallout 3/New Vegas/Fallout 4.

[@imadubsfan1]

I can see both sides for whether or not separating campaign and open world is a good or bad thing. For me, I can see it as a refreshing approach. I find it harder to finish games nowadays because I feel compelled to tackle a little story here, a little side quest there, a little collectable there. But then I get burned out and resort to just rushing the story at the end to say "ok i'm finally done" lol. Having these separate could put (personally) my mind at ease to just enjoy the game. Great review!

[@bhamacuk]

Can't believe I passed this up before but just completed yesterday and I was blown away, excuse the pun, every step. Incredible graphics, great characterisations, great gunplay, super impressive and immersive city. Incredible game and I'm on second play through. So good

[@themadlion7634]

Just getting into this and so far it's not bad at all. It doesn't have the tank control feel like MAFIA III. For $10, this would be a nice hold over for me until GTA 6 or RDR3 appears on my radar screen.

[@paul-8645]

Great review. Just got this game with ps plus. So going to give it ago. Subbed. 🙏

[@Tactic_Zombies]

I bought it a week and a half ago and thought it was excellent. Maybe a bit short, but I think I’m gonna replay it on classic mode.

[@PScott-wg7gf]

I would love to see a movie made with all of the actual voice characters playing their live action characters on screen.

[@zacharron]

I will get to this, I WILL!! Played maybe 15 hours of Mafia 3 since it was on PS Plus Extra and dug it (the soundtrack!) but would really like to play the classic Prohibition era one just to live in that world for a while. A netx-gen console update would be nice, cheers!

[@platonicbuu7454]

it's on february's psplus list

[@zacharron]

@@platonicbuu7454 I saw that, though it's not confirmed yet. Would be cool if it is. Wish it had a framerate boost though.

[@clintbrew]

@@zacharron the leak been confirmed now

[@paulflint6254]

Definitely play it, it's such a great story too.

[@omer452]

Best game ever made. Mafia definitive edition has the best story and overall absolutely my favorite game of all time,that time line is just amazing

[@mallyboedwards6196]

We need a bully remake that's gone be a hit

[@Itsyourfault11]

The way you speak almost like you’re rapping, bravo sir!

[@Respawnedgaming]

I’ll make sure the next review rhymes.

[@Itsyourfault11]

@@Respawnedgaming I look forward to that!

[@petter284]

Totally agree with you regarding the free ride mode, it should be incorporated into the main game. Now you don’t get the feeling that you’re living “a real life”

[@cee_art8910]

I loved this game so much that I platinumed it second playthrough ❤️👌🏽

[@davidw4812]

It's an awesome game.. I played Mafia 2 and 3 a few years ago, so this was like playing a brand new prequel to me.. Mafia 1 and 2 have crazy endings.. better than some GTA games..

[@CloudClapper6]

I never got into the Mafia series before, but decided to get into it since they released the Definitive Edition on Xbox Game Pass. Boy has it been a wild ride. I post gameplay clips of it to my channel. can't wait for them to bring the 2nd and 3rd to Xbox Game Pass. 👍

[@Talesfromthecrip]

That take the money movie scene take was funny as hell

[@Jok3rzGrinn]

I've never played Mafia but played scarface when it released n always wished they'd remake that game, but I always seem to keep coming back to this game. I think I'm finally gonna play it.

[@kiddprofit2500]

Saw my boy play this last night and got hooked on it

[@michaelbramall6799]

Love stuff like that.. one of those "Oh wow what's that??" Moments

[@Itz_Puxe]

I would cry of excitement if someone was to make a mafia-style online game for 2023.

[@zanfear]

Never gonna happen. Just look at the types of online games that get made in our modern era of gaming.

[@Itz_Puxe]

@@zanfear you are a year late 😂

[@thechosenone2123]

What kind of question is this in the title? Of course people should buy Hangar 13's incredible Mafia: Definitive Edition. Its easily the last true gangster game that we've had on the market and undeniably 1 of the best remakes ever made. With Rockstar becoming a trash company by endlessly milking GTA 5 for a decade & refusing to reveal GTA 6, to Saints Row becoming a garbage woke franchise due to Volition losing their way of what used to make them great, the crime/gangster genre has been on the decline for years. Not to mention that other open world crime franchises like True Crime, Sleeping Dogs, Godfather, Scarface, The Getaway and many others have been dead for years. The Mafia franchise (as shown with the incredible Mafia Definitive Edition) is our last glimmer of hope thats keeping the open world crime/gangster franchise somewhat alive, even if its on life support.

[@aneeshakella121]

to be fair even mafia 3 was pretty bad lol

[@thechosenone2123]

@@aneeshakella121 Mafia 3 was flawed, but it wasnt bad. Despite its shortcomings, the story, atmosphere, soundtrack, characters and SP DLC was incredible. Besides, its more than obvious that Hangar 13 learned from the mistakes of Mafia 3 with the incredible remake of Mafia 1 called Mafia: Definitive Edition. If you want to know what a bad game is, play the terrible Saints Row reboot, now thats a bad game.....

[@stevenewsom3269]

The gameplay is super dated

[@thechosenone2123]

@@stevenewsom3269 Dumbest comment I ever heard. The gameplay in the original Mafia 1 is super dated but not in the Definitive Edition. Mafia 1 Definitive Edition plays wonderfully compared to the sluggish and clunky original. The original game aged like spoilt milk and is almost impossible to play today because of how outdated it feels......

[@CannedCam]

I was hoping they added more to the open world. End game was literally nothing upon release. But the story is great I tell people to avoid this title and just get mafia 2. This is just a reskin of mafia 3 in the 30s with minor tweaks and 3 was fun for 30 minutes until it was wash and repeat.

[@ozmanice7584]

When I was young I played this games. Me and my friends, finished it like 6 times, and only the original. Pure core gaming, not buying everything from everywhere like we see in modern games. If you want that, there’s cyberpunk, gta. As far as games go, this one it’s iconic, much like crysis, prototype, assassins creed, deus ex, hit an. Those are like history of gaming. Today I feel, with this games, same thing, different maps. At their call, they are all the same game, copy-paste.

[@CloudClapper6]

I will definitely have to check this out so I can get some gameplay clips uploaded! Especially since it's available on Xbox Game Pass! 💚

[@timhaskett1733]

Free right now on PS+

[@iihamed711]

Just finished it

[@vagabondvinlandsagashamoan2046]

​@@iihamed711 was it good?

[@iihamed711]

@@vagabondvinlandsagashamoan2046 if you’re gonna play it, play it for the story.

[@YuniorGamboa]

Its ok at Best While I encountered some game-breaking bugs and technical issues with the PC version of the game, I must admit that the visuals were truly impressive when the game ran smoothly. The city environments were stunning, and the voice acting and facial animations were well done. Despite the challenging racetrack mission and the average controls, there were still some satisfying aspects to the driving experience.

[@mrlenny7252]

It’s a masterpiece of a remake. It has such an amazing story and looks so gorgeous

[@birdytaken]

I just finished the remake a few days ago and it was fucking awesome

[@YoYo.Jones07]

If I get mafia trilogy for £50 will that give me all 3 of the games and other stuff

[@abrahamwashington8579]

It sucks you can't use the race track after the race or in free ride. Or find a race car anywhere. Or carry more than 2 guns. Kinda sucks tbh but I like it either way

[@stevemuzak8526]

The greatest remake ever. Mafia 3 is a trash.

[@Dylis]

I hate to say this and I may regret it. But I have never played a single one of these games. Before you bite my head off, I just purchased the trilogy and am looking forward to it thanks to this video, now my backlog has gotten even bigger and this has just added to it lol.

[@Respawnedgaming]

No biting of heads here my friend! Hope you enjoy!

[@samson03848]

I have never waited longer for a game to load in my entire life. What a joke for a Xbox one game. Stare at the screen after I die forever

[@rusticrambo128]

It’s on the marketplace on Xbox for $14.00

[@denen404]

Im playing on classic mode myself i think but i also struggle with melee fights because its hard to figure out what your targeting 😢😅

[@stewsretroreviews]

Great content dude, loved the original 👌🏻

[@TheGigaChigger]

I know this sounds stupid but, wasn’t there a strap on the side of your character where you pistol would be?

[@Juju-cm7ge]

This coming to ps plus and you convinced me to try it. I’m in the minority (no pun intended) Mafia 3 was a lot of fun imo

[@Space__Rooster]

Mafia 3 was magnificent at story telling

[@asellandrofacchio7263]

Mafia 3 is one of the worst games ever created. Horrible shit.

[@samnowland4679]

I just wish they'd update it to run at 60fps on ps5 and series x...

[@Vepantteri]

Story has been amazing so far, however the gameplay is a bit eh..in realistic mode it takes a bit too many shots to take out one guy, I usually get the first shots on a guy to the upper chest area and they still kill me in fewer shots. Gets a bit infuriating in the shootout missions, and there's a few missions in which the shootouts are too overblown to be immersive. And so far it feels that when I finish the story, I will not be coming back to this game, as there's not much to do other than the story, at least I haven't seen any so far.

[@user-jg8eh8fw5z]

That video made me subscribe. Toe tapping bangers 🤣

[@dwaynemusik]

This game looks great!

[@m1garand164]

Gamepass release baby! This is the one time I didn't actually purchase a game 2 days before a gamepass release.

[@Krispytheversatilegamer]

They could’ve done more with it feels dry once you beat the campaign

[@Soxfandan]

It's ok, but glad a got to try it on Gamepass instead of buying it. The missions added up to about a week of gameplay and the free roam mode doesn't hold my attention for long. The city looks great, but there is not nearly enough to do in it, and it's mostly just a background to look at. Would rather replay just about any GTA game from 3 on again, rather than replay this. Also thought the artificial difficulty of it gets a little annoying when you hit one guy 17 times with a Tommy gun and it doesn't even slow them down. Easy felt like normal and normal felt like you were fighting a bunch of B.S. T-800s. I don't usually need to ease up a game, but replaying the same mission a dozen times because the enemies are super-human and can just overwhelm you with numbers when you are playing well, taps into a enjoyment a bit.

[@dwaynemusik]

I won't be rushing to play the chess game

[@disembodiednarrator]

4:20 very specific, do you have a story to tell?

[@shinishini6047]

Shoots a guy in the head, brags about, gets into a court in front of judge, denies killing anyone altho bragged on social media. Tate case in a nutshell xD

[@panagiotist47]

The only thing i didnt liked are the aim and the fight mechanics.. compared to mafia 2 its very poor for me.

[@xman777b]

thank you !!

[@xman777b]

very solid review, Sir.

[@kinny8885]

anybody know if mafia definitive edition multiplayer is cross platform?

[@Solid-hq8ys]

hi does anyone know if it still goes to 30 fps on xbox series s?

[@tessie4204]

I want to buy it but is there good music like in Mafia 2 ?

[@thedragonofdojima4157]

Yes,

[@D0yjvdf]

What about the playboys

[@dallesamllhals9161]

0:45 i didn't play anything before '87 on a C64! = Stuff it. Smartass 😛

[@tomasinacovell4293]

They need to stay centered around the Italian, Jewish, Irish Mafia's, none more of that revisionist Mafia III BS no mores! ):

[@gilljon26]

Just got started on it its fun to me

[@1Raphael1664]

Is it 60fps? Or locked on 30?

[@CardCrusher29]

On consoles, sadly locked at 30fps. It badly needs motion blur there.

[@sycofya1677]

Lmao the larry clip 😂 my favorite sitcom

[@jamalhussain3939]

What show is this? 1:32

[@rennohara376]

i never liked mafia 3 i dont think i will like this one

[@michaelbramall6799]

I don't like Mafia 3, but I was impressed with and had a great time with this one.. please give it a try

[@AkuuGamesYT]

Can I use my keyboard n mouse to play this on console

[@beefystew3062]

i think i should get this game but i dont know.

[@NeverrXD]

I bought it before even finishing the original cus the original is just too rigged and impossible

[@MrYugoWRC]

YES

[@solkannar7462]

This such a good game

[@145gameroutcast3]

to the point review

[@timpeachey9394]

Another amateur reviewer that cant be bothered to put the system on the title or description.

[@theScrupulousBerserker]

🎮🙌🏼

[@alexanderzack3720]

if you want an example of blatant cashgrab look no further than skyrim, that game was released three times already and that game first released in november 2011. so 12 years ago, and 3 different releases

[@gilljon26]

Just

[@cartermoth6447]

No. The game is merely a linear on rails corridor shooter with subpar gunplay & clunky controls. The driving is also poor so I would not recommend this at all.

[@trill625]

Skill issue.

[@cartermoth6447]

@@trill625 I literally got the achievement for beating the game in classic difficulty. It's still a bad linear cover shooter with terrible AI & clunky controls, end of.

[@medalgearsalad1419]

I got this game after playing Sleeping Dogs, The Godfather, Saints Row 1 and 2 (in that order). I enjoyed the story, music, era, and visuals of this game. F me right?

[@zacharybohlman4069]

@@cartermoth6447 literally no one cares

[@Willie.dangle]

No need to buy this if u have ps plus cuz it's gonna be free this month

[@pietroba2037]

what about the enemies IA? i heard 3rd Mafia enemies are so stupid