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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

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

Should you play it?

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

What works

  • Engaging story and characters
  • Immersive 1940s-50s atmosphere and music
  • Solid driving and combat mechanics
  • Includes all dlc and classic version
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical bugs and performance issues
  • Limited open world and side content
  • Linear mission structure restricts freedom
  • Some graphical glitches in cutscenes
  • Dlc missions repetitive and less engaging

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Crisol: Theater of Idols

  • Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise

  • Mafia: Definitive Edition

  • Alan Wake

  • Crysis 2 Remastered

  • Mafia II (Classic)

More autonomous

Games that feels like Mafia II: Definitive Edition but with more freedom over how you play

  • Dishonored

  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

  • Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

  • Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

  • Vampyr

  • Resident Evil Requiem

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition: 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 Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, Experimenting.

Last update: 21/08/2026