Mafia II Demo

Mafia II is a is an action adventure game, played in a third person perspective, where players will be able to explore a huge open world filled with mission and gangsters.

The action of the game is set in a fictional city, Empire Bay, that is built after several urban centers that saw fights between gangsters: Los Angeles, Detroit, New York, Chicago and Boston. Players will take control of Vito Scaletta, a Sicilian immigrant who after a few troubles with law is sent to fight in the Second World War.

When he finally makes it back home, he meets up with his old friend, Joe Barbaro and benefiting from his Mafia connections turns to crime. Vito is arrested and after a few years in prison he returns to a whole new Empire Bay. The city is now controlled by three Mafia bosses and Vito is trying to earn as much cash as possible while trying to make a name for himself.

Being set in the 1950's, the game has lots of elements reminiscent of that period. There are almost 40 different cars players will be able to drive. If you don't have enough money to buy a new car, don't worry, just steal one, paint and change the license plates and no one will know. Just try not to get caught.

Weapons are like the Thompson submachine or the German WWII MP-40 will delight players. Gun fights can break out at any given point: in old warehouses, in the middle of the street or in the town's harbor.

The gameplay centers mostly on your main missions, yet there are lots of different side-quest to be completed. Walking and driving are necessary in order to reach your objectives. Players have a home where they can check available tasks, change clothing and cars.

The graphics are powered by the Illusion Engine which makes them really good. The huge city has a great appeal and cruising in a convertible while exploring narrow street and huge boulevards is just amazing. One of the things I'd liked more in the was the amazing soundtrack. With three different radio stations playing it's very easy to immerse yourself in this city of gangster.

Mafia II is a worthy successor of the first Mafia game, in my opinion, and if the basic package doesn't convince you, just try it playing the DLC's and you'll be more than satisfied.