This game is extremely underrated

[@adhx7506]

There is not one game that felt as atmospheric to me as Mafia 2 did. Coming home from war by taxi in deep winter, getting out and let it snow is playing the background, your neighbours recognize you and want to talk to you. Nothing ever felt this immersive to me. You dont even wanna sprint, you just walk and enjoy it.

[@bengialpakseki1273]

exactly..

[@cesarborgia9240]

Yeah the very first few minutes of the game only, and the rest fall flat after that, by the way, have you ever came across any R* games? RDR and Rdr2 especially?

[@adhx7506]

@@cesarborgia9240 Youre clueless if thats your opinion on Mafia 2 bro.

[@cesarborgia9240]

@@adhx7506to be honest after the prison arc i almost lost interest in the story or the characters, i still finished it for the sake of finsishing it, and my thoughts on it that the writing failed to make an impact on me, the Protagenist vito was one hell of a shallow and unintersting of a character unlike tommy angelo in the original.

[@perma45ACP]

Facts. Only game that has even Came close to this immersion since then is red dead 2

[@Ry_An3146]

I’m glad someone is finally bringing a light to this masterpiece. This game made my childhood, there many fun and memorable things you can do in this game. Like driving a semi truck through the glass window a high-end clothing store downtown, or stopping by a sandwich shop for a sandwich and a swift cola. I still quote parts of it to this day with my brother who always played with me in our living room when we were younger back in the early 2010s. I’m only 22 but honestly watching this made me feel a lot older.

[@matthewelliott1440]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY PERSON WHO DROVE THE TRUCK THROUGH THE WINDOW LMAO

[@AbeHopwood]

@@cayrips lol, FUNNY 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 KILLING PEOPLE ON DOCKS HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHH!!!!

[@varyyy]

@@AbeHopwood calm down nigga

[@tylerjay952]

Never related to a comment so much, the delivering the stamps on time mission was my biggest stress at 13.p.s what happened to Henry and Marty f’ed me up to this day

[@Latvians]

i remember getting dope cars from the garage, i would just cruise around and blast people down.

[@funionlol1954]

Love how the mafia Ensure they are sufficiently hydrated at all times

[@fugo5464]

Ensure*

[@elicarlson7682]

@Emotional D shut

[@elicarlson7682]

@🇰🇵KIM JUNG-UN shut

[@elicarlson7682]

@@fugo5464 shut

[@anomaly3215]

@@elicarlson7682 lol so garmmer donsnt mattr? see how shit that comment was? think twice before talking shit about someone who's correct

[@makalacc]

This is one of those games that you could watch your friend play and still be so excited as if you were playing. A true classic.

[@H.K.5]

Worst Mafia game though.

[@saltyzap5685]

"They graduated school and thought they were free of gun violence"

[@stephenm-d9302]

I almost choked on my orange juice when he said that.

[@JackJackUnique]

Yeah that caught me off guard

[@R__K]

University of Texas tower shooting happened in '62 I believe. Wasn't that long after this game's time period.

[@horizon5856]

Fr?! I didn't see that on my screen!

[@pavelcerny9803]

@@R__K 11 years, Mafia II is set in 1945/1951. Just want to point out it's not a short period of time.

[@mattsmokes2505]

Favorite game on the 360. Imagine how amazing this game was to a stupid 13 year old Italian kid who grew up watching old mafia movies with his Sicilian family. Had no idea whay I was getting into. Was such an immersive experience, back in 2011. Came out around Christmas time or I got it around Christmas time and I still love driving around snowy ass 1940s New York at night time with the Christmas lights and the snow. So atmospheric.

[@Aerodome99]

I play Mafia 2 every Christmas because Chapter 1 is so fitting and sets the tone for the holidays. Masterpiece.

[@TipppedScales1015]

This game was so fucking good, I beat the original mafia and when this shit came out, I played the living dogshit out of it. From the DLC to everything else … and than there was Mafia III 💩

[@dimitrih58d]

Bra literally the same story as me 💯😭😭😭

[@officer_friendly_]

I could listen to this guy joking so casually all day.

[@EliteNK]

He is so good

[@mitchell4217]

My wife went into labor and she said laughter would help her get through the contractions. Out of left field, she asked me to turn on "that KZbin channel with that Australian guy that plays video games." We watched through several videos in a playlist and several hours later, our healthy baby girl was born. Congrats, your sense of humor helped her through labor!

[@2dthoughts]

Yeah, know what you mean He helped me get through an extreme dump

[@Salehieh]

Congrats! :) Hope all is right. Godspeed.

[@VampiricBard]

That is really wholesome

[@johnclay2716]

That's horrendous

[@zoaknecht6983]

@@2dthoughtshe helped me get through dinner

[@FordMaverickFanatic]

I absolutely love the Mafia playthroughs Peli. I think II is my favorite but you could definitely make some fully hydrated content from Mafia III as well!

[@-taylord2am-473]

2 is the best 100% IMO, turning it on right now after seeing this video aha

[@Farbroe]

The third game is horrible but, with commentary it might be entertaining

[@billywashere6965]

@PissedPajamas It had worse driving physics, less damage mechanics, no proper melee combat system, and the gameplay loops weren't as quality made or as fun as Mafia II.

[@gabi-sw8zw]

"i immediately sink a few beers to immerse myself in the war veteran lifestyle" had me fucking ded. im an alcoholic war vet lmao

[@childoftheeternalsky2382]

Take care man .

[@gabi-sw8zw]

@@childoftheeternalsky2382 thanks. I'm trying to be okay. I stopped weed a couple weeks ago, cut the drinking way back (max 6 drinks per week). I'm in therapy now and i just took my first dose of antidepressants yesterday :)

[@childoftheeternalsky2382]

@@gabi-sw8zw godspeed brother. I've cut down drinking myself. Remember,no matter how many times we fall ,all it matters is to get back on your feet one more time

[@gabi-sw8zw]

@@childoftheeternalsky2382 good for you friend. it's tough to put that bottle down sometimes. thanks for taking the time to comment. it made me feel valued. I don't really have vets to talk to anymore. I left the army in 2020, came out as trans in 2021, and promptly lost all my "friends" from the infantry. it's been tough going it alone. but I get up every day and put one foot in front of the other to build the life and future I want.

[@steezayay]

@@gabi-sw8zw Hope you are still doing well my man. Stay strong you got this!

[@jimbootx]

I’ve played this campaign a million times and never knew that the boss will react if you show up with shit all over your clothes haha I always changed beforehand

[@fafdgafg]

What is the game called

[@CJTower.]

@@fafdgafg Mafia 2 (play definitive edition if you want better graphics but imo the original graphics feel better)

[@SergeantExtreme]

There's actually lots of little choices like that littered throughout the game. For example, if you pull over in the mission where you have to bury the body, he'll actually get out of the car to puke. You also get different dialog if you earn money and buy a suit before crashing at Joe's when your house burns down.

[@rdoc]

I have played this game 3 times through. I am on my forth. the game captures the period in time almost perfectly. I was born in the 50's and remember what it was like. This game really takes me back.

[@vaevictis1697]

Oh dear. Hope you are well and healthy many more years. Cheers

[@pbluma]

Good to hear, I love this game and I love the atmoshpere, good to hear it resembles the actual thing.

[@Lazlo-os1pu]

@@vaevictis1697damn what’s with the “oh dear”

[@vaevictis1697]

@@Lazlo-os1pu hmm i imagined this person being around 70 years old, if its a true comment, and felt like saying that. But I guess its weird now. You win

[@vaevictis1697]

@@Lazlo-os1pu meant it as a sign of respect but maybe it sounded better in my head

[@ruen1423]

Truly an accurate betrayal of being a veteran

[@shogunsassassin5151]

Portrayal?

[@StormyMainShorts]

portrayal

[@JamieTotal]

Maybe this is referencing how the U.S. generally treated their Vietnam vets? =P

[@sharpasacueball]

I hate it when I have to spend 6 years in prison for selling gas tickets everytime.

[@stunksmahoney4606]

Serving 20 for molesting peoples imaginary friends, I’d do it again too.

[@natural_lucidity9781]

I've never beat a GTA game but Mafia 2 ive got through more than once. something about the set up of this game that kept me going I was connected to the characters and story. The small details and evolution of the map/story was so good

[@shamen781]

Try playing GTA 4, has one of the best and realistic story out of all the gta series

[@someoneon]

@@shamen781 it’s also a very VERY hard game. I wasn’t even able to complete it for a while

[@thegrayyernaut]

@@someoneon The driving really got me pulling my hair when I first started playing it xD

[@Mystical_Deen]

Yhh GTA 4 and GTA V somehow can't get into it like mafia 2 Especially GTA V I have a very powerful PC with all the mods but I barely play it

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

You are one of the most refreshing gameplay channels ever

[@ephemer1125]

Hydrating* not JUST refreshing

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@ephemer1125 sorry, I didn't have my water so my vocabulary lacked liquid to say more absolutely wholesome things.

[@ephemer1125]

​@@WitchKing-Of-Angmar Lack water? You're a crazier malacca than i'll ever be sir.

[@MarekkeraM97]

This game is still one of my most favorite games. I played story mode million times and I love it. What I love most is the attention to detail which many people didn’t even realize and the lost lots of funny hidden moments or dialogues. Just pure love for this game. Mafia 3 and remake Mafia definitive edition lost this sense of detail

[@The_Sheldon666]

You know it’s a good day when modest uploads

[@ed752]

@Bully peter it's here guys

[@CovertBandit0]

Papa Peli is the preferred nickname

[@jordanthompkins3149]

This game will never be underrated in my eyes. This is one of the best stories I’ve played in my life.

[@andreasblom7038]

Dude, I haven’t laughed this hard (or heartily) in ages. You’re amazing

[@danielgilbert3977]

Please complete this whole series because I love this game

[@prodbyfrigus]

He finished the game?

[@enlargedcheeseblock8349]

Man I love pelican’s posts. He’s such a Chad drinking beer instead of wine even thought he’s Italian. Edit: this is the most likes I have ever gotten on a comment, thanks guys. PS: Beer or wine? Answer in replies.

[@matthewmemes1128]

@Emotional D nobody asked

[@nolanberghout5116]

@Emotional D did I ask?

[@4201productions]

@Emotional Damage nobody asked bro

[@Ani-uw7mu]

@Emotional Damage WHO TF ASKED !!!!

[@OJsBFF]

@Emotional Damage thanks I was looking for that!

[@xztirfboy]

4 days ago, a bomb detonated in Boston University. It was in a "Pelican-Style" case. This event has helped spread the word of your good channel. It also got someone sent to the ER but he's fine

[@toryspelling7737]

10:15 "not the kind of one-shot your teammates says, but actually one shot!" - lmfao such great lines delivered with such dry tones

[@johnandbenstudios2079]

I recently noticed that old people are dehydrated so I went to the park and started pushing them into the lake hitman style, and they love the water so much they haven't moved a muscle with their heads down.

[@michaelboyce3227]

Obviously after first wildly flapping their arms around with joy and having splash fights with each other right?

[@c.w.8459]

I love watching Papa Peli's videos when I'm dehydrated. I always end up sufficiently hydrated by the end

[@DrJazz613]

This has been my favorite game of all time since it came out. It's been nice over the past couple years seeing the series gain more light. I remember when I finally got every achievement on the 360 version years ago. Best game ever

[@-never-gonna-give-you-up-]

0:11 why is the passenger looking up all the time, lmfao

[@MrRockSteady]

😂😂😂

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

This will boost this games popularity a lot Also scalletta was born around the same time as my grandad which is pretty cool. 5:57 my dream house. Also I have a radio very similar to the one in that house. 6:16 look at the camber on that corvette 13:51 “you shoot like my sistah”

[@DCGMatthew1]

One of the greatest games of all time. Very epic.

[@BirdGang6]

Probably my favorite story mode of all time, this game has always stuck with me!

[@bearcat9696]

Finally some recognition for this absolute masterpiece

[@calilion1360]

What game is this

[@lilu2580]

@@calilion1360 mafia definitive edition Actuall all mafia games is amazing

[@thegrayyernaut]

@@calilion1360 The game being played in the video is Mafia 2.

[@MSJ6225]

I love mafia 2, i loved the little funny conversations between characters, specially Vito and our boi Joe.

[@User71956]

One of my favorite things about this channel is that when you glance at the thumbnail of any given video, you’re not sure if you’ve seen that video before lol

[@slepey_]

2:51 the grove for life

[@AyeeItsLaRock]

I wish there were more games like this coming out today. I feel like the last 5-10 years of gaming have been so boring with only a few positives 😔

[@jedwalker4543]

There’s actually been a ton of awesome story driven single player games.

[@davidbosilj]

@@jedwalker4543 got some to recommend?

[@jedwalker4543]

@@davidbosilj Red Dead 2, Days Gone, Ghosts of Tsushima, both Horizon games, Uncharted games, The Witcher 3, all 3 Metro games, I'll add more later. These are just the ones off the top of my head I've enjoyed recently

[@Peca.kaspic]

@@jedwalker4543 god of war

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Expectations to high

[@GregEleven]

Only Aussies will understand. How to make fairy bread. Get ricks portly gun, travel to Peter pans dimension, kill tinker bell, return home, collect tinker bells blood and fairy dust (set aside for later), but her wings, bones and heart in a blender, put the sludge into a bread mixer with some flower and water, bake, get the dust and blood before smearing it on the bread and sprinkle it with some fairy dust, get a billy of wombat stew ( don’t listen to the other animals), dip the bread into the stew and enjoy 😊

[@oko5680]

I had a pretty rough day today but seeing that modest pelican has uploaded a video makes my day better

[@veryrancid3128]

Stay strong and hydrated my dude!

[@rattoota]

11:26 Love that the lady in a green dress only seems mildly inconvenienced that someone is being killed in her path

[@scottishfanta]

This is my all time favourite game, it is an absolute masterpiece!

[@Ethanakawalter]

One of the small details I remember about this game was you were able to customize licence plates and you had to buy gas for your cars. Something GTA should really use

[@isitmeoru216]

imo one of the best games ever made. good story, excellent gameplay, it's a master piece

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

One of the most beautiful moments in this game was walking during snow as the Sinatra's ''Let it snow'' was playing. I regret not having played the DLC.

[@tylipscombe6340]

Always a good time when peli uploads

[@michaelboyce3227]

Wtf how did you get Peli's pic in your name??

[@sebastiansadlier5899]

@@michaelboyce3227 channel membership

[@mrst33lyogurl91]

Mafia 2 has been my favorite game of all time since I first played it back in the day. I just love the atmosphere the game creates of being a member of the Mafia back in the 50's. Love to see this game get the attention that it deserves.

[@justarandomviewer1543]

Here is a Fact to make your day even better Joe didn't die , it was later revealed in Mafia 3 that he was someone's [i forgot the name] Taxi driver . Don't worry this isn't a spoiler of Mafia 3 story as Joe just briefly appears in a scene like the Devs were saying "Rest assured , your boi Joe is safe for now"

[@thelawyer95]

His boss is Leo Galante

[@shinobi4076]

3:33 "Vito's out here trying to be the baddest boy in the city and he isn't even the baddest boy in his own apartment building."

[@kylerogers7564]

As a veteran the ptsd as well as the alcohol abuse jabs were on point and made me chuckle. Stay hydrated!

[@vinvinudu77]

totally agree, i play it nearly every year on the christmas period, it's magic

[@Glanthor88]

I bought my first PC which was entirely mine, and not inherited from my brother, when this game came out. i can't remember the graphics card i bought, but i think this was the time when physix got widely used and this game blew my mind. the atmosphere was just unbelievable.

[@DivertedKitten]

As a kid my parents would never let me play gta San Andreas so I games a shit ton of Simpson hit and run and eventually graduated to mafia 2, which I must’ve played 10 times over. Truly a classic

[@BB-ih6nc]

I enjoy your videos every time😂 one thing though: he couldn't have been part of the clan being that hes Italian and probably Catholic, they'd have killed him🤣

[@DedHedJosh]

This whole series...(mainly 1 and 2) is a masterpiece imo. Especially with the remake just being done a couple of years ago. The story is great. The acting is amazing. It's all believable and that's what makes it so good. It's my favorite series and the first thing that's going on my steam deck when it comes in a week from now.

[@juanisaias8308]

Is the remake worth it?

[@oggsyunwin9000]

This game was absolutely mind blowing back in the days!

[@indoroyale7848]

"When you think about the Mafia and the Taliban, they are not that different one eats more lagsanya "🤣🤣Believe me I haven't had such a hearty laugh since

[@isaacgermanos8156]

Stay hydrated or I’ll drink the worlds water supply

[@Kanthide]

I play it yearly for Christmas along with Bully they are masterpieces from the story to world atmosphere and music

[@johnny5805]

It's not "underrated" ! It is one of the most well reviewed games of the last 15 years !

[@Cooe.]

Except it's not... Like at all. It got pretty good reviews, but nothing THAT special. It averaged around an 7.5-8.5 at most places, with only the occasional 9. It was FAR from say "universally critically acclaimed".

[@clash5j]

I actually prefer the first game (2002), but even it didn't get such great reviews with the exception of the PC version, which was so much better than the PS2 or XBox. Mafia 2 was not well received, but I think it's ok

[@thegigapug4658]

This channel literally brings me so much happiness

[@goobertfroobert5572]

"In his drunken state, mistakenly killed a minority-- Which is twice as sad as killing a "normal" person." 😃what

[@SwagNationIgamingandreviews]

lmao what i said

[@G_FRE]

That's the joke, it's the fifties

[@budmanbundyy2606]

i was so addicted to that game! when it first came out it was a game changer its underrated for sure

[@codingsenju4189]

Pelican should do stand up comedy 😂😂😂 he has me dead with his intelligent and also somehow simultaneously mentally afflicted humor. Love you pelican 👏

[@tba6403]

before i watch just have to come brag i played it so long ago. hope others play and experience this amazing storyline. a one of a kind

[@philippjansen7199]

If you like this video, spray-paint "Subscribe to Modest Pelican" onto the queen's casket during the public wake, as this really helps spread the good word of his channel

[@aakarshtiwari810]

Bro what if the queen became a pelican in her next life😶

[@tehok]

@@aakarshtiwari810 then life is complete

[@Celisar1]

Tasteless and unfunny.

[@UNF4lR]

it really is , i literally cried when my dad old it 😭😭there were some nights where i would literally just listen to the soundtrack for the game disk and cry too

[@thetxkidd2013]

If I remember correctly, doesn't Joe survive the encounter in the end of Mafia 2, but ends up dying by a group of other people?

[@theportugueselegend]

Yup, that's the story they told Vito. Joe is Leo's driver in the ending of Mafia 3

[@bobhill3941]

@@theportugueselegend Yes, I remember that.

[@bodol4d2]

@@theportugueselegend no he's not, that Joe's fanboys conspiracy theory

[@herbion6117]

@@theportugueselegend Pretty sure Leo's driver in Mafia 3 is Pepe, his bodyguard and main fighter in prison.

[@theportugueselegend]

@@herbion6117 Pepe would be older. And from 1951 to 1968 he probably got promoted to higher places. It is confirmed that Leo's driver was purposedly made to resemble Joe

[@filson1358]

Getting through tough times in my life and your videos bring me happiness that im lacking, thanks peli

[@Sticky6Ft]

Fun fact: Joe actually isn't dead. At the end of Mafia 3 when Leo confronts Lincoln about all of his doings throughout the game, Joe can be seen as Leo's chauffeur. Not dead, just a promotion under the rug

[@ModestPelican]

Haha that’s so cool

[@adamjaneka6020]

@@ModestPelican hhahaha then why you say in video it like it’s true ? You should stop gaming you’re such a clown

[@pomer267]

@PissedPajamas u talking to ghosts

[@cooks37]

Joe is dead. Mafia III is not canon. It makes absolutely no sense to keep him alive. The clowns who made Mafia III only did that as a fan service.

[@MichaelJ44]

Mafia 3 is illegitimate

[@harrymccumber5582]

Modest pelican is so funny to watch it’s the highlight of my day when I watch him

[@byjfghgftf9359]

Damn I remember getting this game when I was 10 I remember seeing the playboys for the 1st time and was like nicceee… thanks grandma for purchase she had no idea what she bought for me RIP

[@TobyDaBeagle]

This and kingdom come deliverance are what i play when i stop having fun gaming because they always remind me how good games can truly be if theres passion in a project

[@Steven-gs6ix]

What a great game. I remember 14 year old me playing this with my brother in the living room. One day my neighbor came walking by and busted me looking at one of the 40's nude magazines at some woman with a huge bush. Fun fact: playboy didnt even exist in the 40's, yet still these were collectibles in Mafia II.

[@fazoland3564]

Don’t click that

[@Steven-gs6ix]

@@fazoland3564 b-b-but I won?

[@alexlemus2559]

Eww weak u like dogs

[@chaoslord8918]

11:52 "There's also some blood seeping down from above, which really isn't helping the feng shui." It is if it's on the south side of the apartment.

[@huntergilroy8991]

The domestic violence joke is gold 😂

[@PlayerWithBenefits]

One of my favourite games. Finished it 5 times already

[@chibiblaziken1587]

The wii music at the beginning is gold. keep doing the doo my main pelican with a capital P

[@JusticeforLiberty]

The money lender has the most accurate facial features ever

[@lincolnlawellington3285]

It's so funny bc in the mission where they goto the gentlemen club on the way to dropping off the dead body they start to sing Dean Martin return to me and its honestly just bants.

[@Acadea]

I got this game from a friend when i purchased my PS3 slim ages ago, it was by far one of my fav games on the console.

[@Farbroe]

“Get me to El Greco!” Joe: “The painter?” “No! The doctor!”

[@goofyboy4367]

Wasn’t feeling the best today but after watching a couple of yours vids everything a lot better fr. Miss you pelly and hope your doin good!

[@ReversedTracks]

GTA 6 leaked and modes pelican posting another Mafia 2 video… This day just keeps getting better and better!

[@MattG_OfficialTV]

I must say… this is the most modest pelican I’ve EVER come across. And I’ve met A LOT of pelicans.

[@SlothBellyProductions]

Why is this video so outta pocket lmfao. thank you for making me laugh

[@a3511a]

Such a great game. So happy Peli is making Mafia vids

[@Godfather9814]

I’m surprised he didn’t mention about galante looking out the window as he’s yelling at Vito in the car lol

[@Wales256]

I need to replay this game. I remember flying through it as a kid on the pc and never playing it again. But it does look like a good game

[@sunburnfm]

I haven't played it but it has great LA Noire vibes. Everything in that game made me feel like I lived in that era.

[@michaelhermankeen6162]

My absolut favorite game! You sir, have just earned +1 subscriber.

[@ZaRaven]

I replayed this in that VR mod. It was amazing! It felt like I went back in time. I loved the atmosphere in this game and the music. Oh the music!!!

[@austinknowlton1783]

Fun game. I remember having the preview downloaded, and my favorite thing to do was go to the diner and start a shootout with the cops. Turned it into nonstop survival mode, lol. Too bad there wasn't an online version. The first Mafia game was a little primitive but also a fun game.

[@DillonDaVillain222]

Loved this game and the remaster of 1 glad to see Pelican dropping 🔥

[@Complete.cyclepath]

This series inspired me to buy the game again and then I remembered the playboy magazines I remember I. Found. Every. Single. One. What an amazing game. The only p.rn I had access to as a kid. If that collections menu could talk.

[@suspendedchaos]

There was a timer that counted up when you viewed then lmao

[@Complete.cyclepath]

@@suspendedchaos haha I wonder how long I spent with em 😂

[@Codeman1215]

What's amazing is that Vito lived for the next 15 years thinking Joe got killed but what a surprise at the end of Mafia 3.

[@rithik8674]

Yeah

[@koza6371]

"I really hate domestic abuse. I remember just looking into mirror one day and deciding to stop" lmaoo

[@danieleriksson5728]

14:29 "Tag your it!"

[@_cloudface_]

That "Vincent Van Poo" joke has more levels than most viewers will get

[@netizen7402]

I played this game a few years ago and loved it so much that I instantly recognized the game by just the thumbnail of the video

[@DarkMirror187]

The guy hanging on the right at 04:37 looks a lot like Frank Colletti from Mafia 1, the Don's right hand man. Probably an easter egg since he's said to be dead by the end of Mafia 1?

[@alcinettegede5397]

I broke into a federal state prison and freed all the prisoners and punched all the guards while shouting your name to spread the good name of your channel.

[@DCactivity]

Ngl, I watched part 1 yesterday and instantly bought this game. Absolutely incredible. Flexy tyre physics!