Mafia II - Say Hello to My Little Friend!

It was on the streets that Vito learns that joining the Mafia is the only route to wealth and respect for people of his standing. Wanting to escape the life of hardship that his father led, he dreams about becoming a “Made Man.”

A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, descend into the world of organized crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets.

Starting with low-level jobs like robbery and stealing cars, Vito and Joe quickly escalate up the Mafia family ladder…but the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as glamorous as it seems.

During my play test at GDC I played Mafia II on Xbox. I loved it but found the controls a little difficult for myself and other Ablegamers because you have to use both control sticks and hit the buttons at the same time. Also, for anyone that has a visual impairment, it will be a little difficult to play because a few of the levels were rather dark.

But my favorite parts of the game were the car levels and chasing down the cops! The driving was very realistic and very fun! This is part of the amazing gameplay; because you take part in heart-stopping car-to-car chases, visceral hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay.

The best part of the game is the authentic storyline complete with music that fits with the mafia era and historical time. You will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists.

This is because of Immersive Gangster Experience, through strong, authentic characterization, compelling narrative and stunning presentation, the mature storyline will make players understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mafia.

As well as the Authentic Portrayal of Mid-20^th Century America Experience an epic story set across two decades where the clothing, cars and advertising are meticulously created to replicate the feel of a ‘40s and ‘50s American city; as you progress through the eras the city and its elements will change to reflect the time period.

This game is great because it is action-packed and transports you back in time to an era that was full of drama and rich with history. The PS3 and Xbox uses the Illusion Engine, allows gamers to explore Empire Bay’s 10 square miles while transitioning from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times.

So when creating your summer gaming wish list I hope you consider Mafia II. This game will not disappoint.

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