Abstract: It should go without saying that the Grand Theft Auto series can be credited with kick-starting the Sandbox genre of games, the term referring to a highly-detailed open world where players can do virtually everything they want within the ga...
Abstract: There is nothing shocking about Mafia II, the long-overdue sequel to the 2002 open-world crime simulator. Players know exactly what they're getting when they buy this game; it's not the kind of game will throw you for a loop. This is a by-the-numbers...
Empire Bay is a fantastic embodiment of the 1940s/50s; really sharp cinematography and mostly solid voice acting; wellbuilt experience with a handful of notable moments.
Most exciting moments in game are seen and not played; superficial narrative fails to explore briefly mentioned themes; streamlined campaign lacks side missions or exploration.
Abstract: For all of the hard work that has obviously gone into Mafia II, I really wanted more than what it finally delivered. I enjoyed the story, characters, and setting, and I learned to overlook the narrative problems so I could sit back..
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Published: 2010-08-23, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Vito Scaletta, Mafia II's conflicted leading man, does not lead an easy life. War, murder, and betrayal are common themes in his complex existence--the prices paid for booze, money, status, and sex. Like most aspiring made men, Vito knows the risks of ...
Fantastic action set pieces, Shooting and handtohand combat are both highly satisfying, Empire City is beautiful and stuffed with period detail, Brutal, involving story populated with interesting, wellacted characters.
Not enough to do in the open world, Too much time spent on mundane tasks.
Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure....
Mafia II is an interesting mobster tale with some great voice acting and cool cutscenes; if you have a “made man” itch, feel free to scratch it here, but be prepared for a pretty standard third-person shooter in the gameplay department. The “take cover...
Abstract: It's been nearly eight years since 2K Czech, then known as Digital Illusions, released Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven for PC. It was released at a time when Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto III had turned the industry on its head, and it was similar enoug...
Empire Bay is a fantastic embodiment of the 1940s/50s, really sharp cinematography and mostly solid voice acting, well-built experience with a handful of notable moments
Most exciting moments in game are seen and not played, superficial narrative fails to explore briefly mentioned themes, streamlined campaign lacks side missions or exploration
With a beautiful and interesting setting, a likeable cast of characters and a decent dose of action, Mafia II had the potential to add a new and exciting layer to the established myth of the American mobster. But even though it offers some worthwhile mome...
It's less a good game than a middling interactive movie, and if you want to watch a movie, wouldn't you rather watch The Godfather or Goodfellas instead?...
