Posted on: April 17, 2018

neosapian

Spiele: 1044 Rezensionen: 37

fun except controlls are ELwhako Diablo!

the character and story are great but the controlls are, quite frankly in need of overhaul. espeically driving which is abysmal without a steering/brake/cluctch sim wheel which nobody can afford who plays these games. other than odd controls and "mexican mafia" style car shooting combat(which could be made to work with the right configuration but is not-even with key remapping) this game is pretty good. just be certain you read the map on a printed hard copy and get a steering wheel. WASD is in the Abyss! GTA controls wouild be better, as in Part 2!

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Posted on: May 28, 2018

Nefas++

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Spiele: 402 Rezensionen: 10

A bit old but still good

Decent story. Outdated graphics, but interesting and challenging gameplay. It's a shame that the music was cut out, but it can be restored.

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Posted on: August 26, 2021

alvira.f45

Spiele: 0 Rezensionen: 66

GTA3 done... differently

NOTE: this is a review of the game itself, not the GOG release. Basically, GTA3: Mobster Edition with an extremely heavy emphasis on story (which is good but, or maybe because, it is ripped off almost wholesale from a certain well-known film) and fewer penis jokes. The gameplay is fairly standard early 2000s TPS fare, meaning no health regen and no snapping to walls. The driving deserves more attention as it is decidedly less arcadey than GTA's (even today), even including (optional) manual transmission (!) and speedometer (!). In fact, the driving model is so complex (at least by casual, non-racing simulator standards), that one mandatory story mission that requires you to win a race (old-timey wheeled cigar style cars of course - goggles required) actually includes a semi-hidden shortcut that allows you to win without any effort. Other improvements in the "auto" department over Grand Theft Auto include passengers taking damage from collisions (!) and freelook shooting while driving (!!), the latter being understandably slightly hampered by being limited to pistols. It took Rockstar 6 years to include these features in GTAIV. Also, unlike any GTA game or clone before or after, the police fine you for breaking the speed limit or running red lights (!!!). As said before, the "meat" of the game is the mission based story mode which is pretty well done. There is a bare-bones "open world" mode that was included almost as an afterthought and an unlockable "extreme open world" mode which the developers poured all the pent-up GTA (more like Saints Row, anachronistically enough) zaniness into. To summarize: if you ever 100%ed a GTA game and enjoyed doing so, you will probably find Mafia too limiting. For everyone else, it's a must-try.

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Posted on: August 21, 2025

Lime_Juice4

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Spiele: 145 Rezensionen: 26

No GTA clone, instead a immersive story.

Mafia had the misfortune of releasing after GTA III, and was quickly labeled a clone. In truth, it's a very different game with a linear, story-driven experience that trades a sandbox for immersion and atmosphere. The story is its greatest strength. Told through flashbacks, it follows taxi driver Tommy Angelo, who is reluctantly drawn into the Salieri family. This framing device spans years and shows how his ordinary life collapses into crime. The pacing feels believable, and Tommy is a grounded, human protagonist whose choices make sense. Lost Heaven, the 1930s metropolis, is carefully crafted with authentic cars, music, and routines. Unlike GTA's playground cities, it's not meant for endless roaming. The world enforces rules speed limits, fuel consumption, and police patrols that make it feel more like a living simulation than a sandbox. Small details, like buildings under construction that later finish or newer car models appearing, reinforce the passage of time. Driving is slow and clunky, reflecting the era's cars. Some find it dull, but it supports the realism: reckless driving usually ends in arrest. Gunfights follow the same philosophy as few bullets kill, weapons are limited, and tactics matter. Yet combat often feels frustrating, with trial-and-error encounters and weak AI, making it the least polished part of the game. Attention to detail sets Mafia apart. Tires and windows can be shot out and bullet holes persist. These touches strengthen immersion. Outside the story, however, the game falters. Freeride mode quickly feels empty, and even the bizarre “Freeride Extreme” challenges clash with the grounded mechanics. Its gameplay can be rough, but as a narrative-driven crime drama, it delivers one of the most immersive experiences of its era.

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Posted on: October 21, 2017

chrisb591

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Spiele: 3 Rezensionen: 1

my childhood

thanks gog for bringing it back !! mafia 1 is the best singleplayer story game ive ever played.

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