2025-04-27 19:04:44

Gameplay, music I have no problems with. Its a bit samey and grindy, but I like it, specially if you don't do it in one night, mix it up with different districts, go for some fetch quest, racing, then it's fine.
But the state devs left this game is just sad. Random crashes, random infinite loadings, random audio bugs (some sounds turn off when they don't like playin), random functions do not work(can't pick up items), random mission objectives do not trigger.

Another weird thing is Sammy bar, well in a DLC you go and fix it up all nice, but in the future flash back its bulldozed cause nobody wanted to live there, like what? Should have changed it.

I will still give this a positive one, cause the base is solid, its just that it needed more patching and calling this version "definitive" is devaluing that word.

2025-04-26 23:55:27

Mafia 3 turned me into a conspiracy therorist. Game's so thoroughly broken--[b]every single aspect of it[/b] in fact and I mean it--I'm hundred percent sure the entire Hangar 13 team got kidnapped by an alien race right after the development of this game concluded and got replaced by buncha members of that said alien race that happened to be actual competent game developers. There is no way the same team behind this worked on and produced Mafia: Definitive Edition later on, I ain't buying that narrative.

And like the game being a [b]completely[/b] broken mess isn't enough, it pulls off one of the biggest [i]bait-and-switch[/i] moments ever in the history of gaming as it starts out as a fine enough game with interesting side characters, a potentially compelling story and decent combat with great music with a combination of not only original work but also a great arrangement of licensed songs, yet only a couple hours in, everything gets thrown out of the window in favor of a completely unlikable cast of side characters, a mind-numbingly repetitive gameplay loop and an ultimately unintereting story starring a painfully one-dimensional main character; repetitive being the key aspect of it all. This might be the single most repetitive game I've ever played in my life, and since the things this game makes you repeat are also shockingly mundane, I can hardly call the entire experience the least bit enjoyable. There was only one, [u][b]singular[/b][/u] mission throughout the entire game I thought was enjoyable because it allowed some sorta freedom and rewarded my creativity but that's it, there are like hundreds of missions in the game and only one of 'em is a slightly fun one, unbelievable.

As a last note I want to reiterate how inherently and incomprehensibly broken Mafia 3 is because [u]it can't even consistently launch[/u]. Every time you click that Play button, there is a high chance that the game's gonna crash after the intro sequence. My highest streak of crashing-at-launch was [b]five[/b]. Which means at some point, I had to sit through the intro cinematic and the loading screen [b]FIVE TIMES IN A ROW JUST TO PLAY THE DAMNED GAME[/b]. When you consider how almost any and every mission tends to get broken at any given time, requiring a complete restart (with loading to a previous checkpoint proving ineffective) that issue gets even worse. I painstakingly took note of almost any and all bug/glitch I've encountered and the list is as long as Big Smoke's order but I just wanted to highlight this one particularly because it's such a core issue.

Even the inclusion of Vito or the game's overall unique and documentary style presentation that I enjoyed, hell not even the great VA performances combined with brilliant mocap doesn't make this game canon in my head. As long as I'm concerned, this was just a fever dream of mine. If you value what's left of your sanity and your remaining time on this earth, I suggest you do the same and don't ever touch this game. It's not worth it.

2025-04-26 15:49:48

There is no better soundtrack. I sometimes load up the game and just park on a hill and listen to the radio. I enjoyed playing the game as well. This was a good addition to the series.

2025-04-22 10:09:22

Mafia III: Definitive Edition Review - Sph3reX

Gameplay:
- [✅] Engaging open-world gameplay with diverse missions
- [✅] Satisfying driving mechanics and vehicle handling
- [✅] Excellent gunplay with fluid crouch/hide mechanics
- [✅] Solid combat/punch system for melee encounters

Graphics:
- [✅] Stunning visuals and atmospheric lighting
- [✅] Detailed city design reflecting the 1960s era
- [❌] Impressive character models and animations

Audio:
- [✅] Fantastic voice acting and character dialogue
- [✅] Immersive environmental soundscapes
- [❌] Outstanding soundtrack featuring iconic 1960s music

Story:
- [✅] Gripping narrative with a powerful emotional core
- [✅] Well-written characters and their development arcs
- [✅] A bold exploration of social and cultural themes

Replayability:
- [✅] Multiple endings based on player choices
- [❌] Vast open-world with activities and collectibles
- [❌] A mix of stealth and action offering replay value

Overall:
- [✅] Worth the price for its compelling experience
- [✅] A fantastic addition to the Mafia franchise
- [✅] Excellent for fans of story-driven open-world games


Positives of the Game:
- Mafia III: Definitive Edition* impresses with its stunning graphics and attention to detail, making the city of New Bordeaux feel alive.
- The driving, gunplay, and stealth mechanics are incredibly satisfying, adding depth to both action and exploration.
- The storyline is emotionally impactful, addressing meaningful themes with authenticity and boldness.
- The soundtrack immerses you into the 1960s, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

Negatives (Constructive):
- The mission structure can feel repetitive at times, particularly in the later stages of the game.
- AI behaviour is inconsistent, with enemies sometimes acting unrealistically.
- Occasional bugs and glitches, such as visual pop-ins or audio syncing issues, detract from immersion(Though updates have solved them now).
- While the open-world is visually stunning, it can feel underutilised with limited dynamic events.
- Long drive sequences without fast travel options might not appeal to every player.

Must play game, especially for Mafia Fans and Open world RPG Fans !

2025-04-18 19:08:20

The best review I have seen for this game is that this is a good game, but it's not a good Mafia game; a sentiment with which I concur.

This has a phenomenal story to it, very compelling characters, and personally the map and environment is one of my favorites I have seen in a game. The 1960s American South is such an important and compelling setting to stage a game, and the developers were able to capture the racial tensions of the era whilst not coming across too "edgy" nor is it too "woke". The racism is the background, not the forefront, and the game doesn't insist on any sort of moralism. The only thing that motivates the main character is vengeance, and the story goes to lengths to show that this too can be flawed.

The gameplay loop can be tiresome, I agree, but I found myself very interested in exploring otherwise forgotten and unlikely to be explored parts of the map due to needing to find fuses to hack telephone switchboxes, which unveil collectibles across the map. The attention to detail around the map is awesome.

I think there is some valid criticisms to the game, but overall I find it to be a great game if you are looking for an open-world crime-action game with incredible storytelling. If you are looking for a Mafia game, it is a departure from the first two titles but not so offputting that you should miss out on what is otherwise a fun ride.

2025-04-13 05:01:35

This is not the Mafia story based games we have all fallen in love with.

This feels like a spin-off where Vice City meets True Crime.


For a moment forget about the mafia name attached to it and play it as a spinoff DLC featuring Vito and few other characters from Mafia 2.

The racket system, mission design is very solid.


Only issue I had was occasional crashes, could be fixed by disabling steam overlay, delete launcher file in game folder (win11) and disable full screen optimizations.

Overall a GOOD singleplayer experience of 40-50 hrs with DLCS.

Stealth is decent thought I miss being able to replenish health with food and what not..
Car customization is sick in this game best in the series!!

The whole "perks" system is alright but beats the whole point of losing cops or going solo when taking big enemy areas

8/10 Game grab it off sale and enjoy it!

2025-04-08 00:19:08

Fantastic soundtrack and decent storyline with a variety of missions, most of which involve collecting money, robbing people or eliminating rival gang members. Play it stealthily or go in all guns blazing, your choice. Plenty of fun side missions to complete alongside the main storyline. Can be a little repetitive but I enjoy doing all the missions, even if they're similar to others. Different in feel to previous Mafia games with a looser narrative, but still very entertaining to play.

2025-04-06 12:36:35

The game keep crashing and can't even play in full screen.
This doesn't mean that I have got a low performance computer, my thing is RTX 4060

I should have zero issue running the game.
Good bye and peace

2025-04-05 03:58:42

One of the best games I have ever played. From the cars to weapons and the just the flow of the game. Very, very well made!

2025-04-03 03:11:12

One of the most underrated games I've ever played BUT...

The game is still buggy, the no grind mod is mandatory to keep a faster pace to the main plot and the missions are boilerplate as they come.

If you can get over that, you are treated to a unique setting with an excellent story, some high quality DLC and a killer soundtrack.

Feels like history has forgotten this game but there is an experience to be had if you have the patience