That being said, the Definite version definitely looks sharper and cleaner, but that’s about the extent of enhancements. In fact, it was far from it and was plagued with issues then, especially with the PS3 version being significantly downgraded compared to other versions. The Not-So-Definitive Experienceīy no means was Mafia 2 a technical powerhouse when it released back in 2010. This, unfortunately, is where most of my recommendation ends for the Definite version. There’s never a missed beat of action in Mafia 2 when it comes to the campaign, and the pacing ensures that everything remains flowing. Even still, the story is extremely enjoyable and makes it well worth a revisit (at some point), especially when the story DLC is included. Obviously an issue with the original release and not one we would have expected to be fixed with this one, but for new players who never played it before just keep that in mind. Outside of collectibles, you’ll find traversing the world to be rather dull and boring if you aren’t in a mission. As for the side missions, well they’re basically non-existent. Missions are handed out one at a time, are grouped into chapters for story progression. In terms of pacing, despite being a decently sized open-world game, it’s told in a rather linear format. It is at its heart, a gangster story, even if it’s one you’ve most likely seen already.

By the end of the game, I couldn’t help but feel sad knowing the characters fates despite the ambiguous ending. Characters are developed and are easily likable to be invested in. While that may not excite some, personally I loved watching it unfold as it didn’t feel as if it was a parody of some sort. If you’ve seen films like The Godfather or Goodfellas, then you kind of know what you’re getting yourself into as the game is heavily influenced by them, if not a direct rip in some scenes. There’s plenty of action and drama, along with well-liked characters to help the flow of the story. Vito eventually finds himself in the crime organization, slowly building his rank to a made man. You play as Vito Scaletta a soldier returning home from World War 2 who quickly needs to pay the hefty family debt his father got after Vito went to war. The story of Mafia 2 isn’t particularly an original tale. Originally released back in 2010 for last-gen (PS3, Xbox 360) consoles, 2K Games has re-released Mafia 2 as part of the Mafia Trilogy, and has called it the “Definitive Edition.” Now, the question is, does this mafia go for the kill, or does it run out of bullets? Read on for our Mafia 2 Definitive Edition review.

Mafia 2 definitive edition review