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Mafia: Definitive Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2020

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Quick resume

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Engaging and cinematic story
    • Immersive 1930s atmosphere
    • High-quality graphics and audio
    • Challenging driving and shooting mechanics
    • Faithful remake with modern improvements

    Cons

    • Linear gameplay with limited player freedom
    • Some technical bugs and performance issues
    • Short game length
    • Lack of open world activities
    • Frustrating race mission on hardest difficulty

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Experimenting.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have some freedom in driving and difficulty settings, but the game is largely linear and story-driven with preset missions."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful driving and shooting with some challenging missions, especially on higher difficulties."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report engaging story and atmosphere encouraging extended play, though some find repetitive gameplay limiting long-term attachment."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork mechanics."

    • Creativity
      -3

      "Game follows a linear narrative with limited player creativity; customization and modification are minimal."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominating other players; single-player narrative focus."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in 1930s mafia world provides escape from real life through story and atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and narrative interest rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      -2

      "Limited experimentation due to linear missions and fixed story progression."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some open-world free ride mode allows exploration, but main story is linear with limited discovery."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Minimal character or environment customization; players mostly experience preset content."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a stylized 1930s fictional city with cinematic mafia narrative, offering an imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skills in driving and shooting; story progression offers character development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience without physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during missions; free ride mode allows more casual play but is limited."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social interaction; narrative focuses on character relationships but no player socializing."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No player leadership roles; story-driven character interactions."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through story missions, unlock vehicles and collectibles, and improve skills."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Atmospheric and cinematic experience offers moments of flow and immersion, though some missions are tense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong audiovisual presentation with detailed graphics, music, and sound design enhances sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or multiplayer status systems."

    • Story
      5

      "Highly praised narrative with cinematic storytelling and character development is central to the experience."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some tactical elements in combat and driving, but mostly straightforward mission objectives."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense missions and dramatic story moments provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short length noted but story quality praised."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and shootouts are core gameplay elements involving violence and destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must manage health and avoid failure in combat and driving challenges."

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