Mafia II (PS3/360)

[youvalss]

Re: Mafia II (PS3/360)

The console port is trash.

I really don't remember any of those issues, but it has been almost 8 years.

I played it first in 2006, so maybe back then my standards were different or something.

[Flawless]

Re: Mafia II (PS3/360)

Embargo is up for the preview build:


Eurogamer

With a narrative focus similar to, say, Uncharted, missions tend to be scripted in a way that doesn't spoil the flow. But while it's fair to say that most of us have done pretty much everything in the game a thousand times over, this mechanical familiarly doesn't spoil the overall enjoyment one bit. Mafia II seems destined to succeed for a few key reasons.

Firstly, there's an acute intent to design the game to be fun, and to veer away from irritating the player. It's a game that feels like it's meant to be both interesting and fun at every turn. When you're just ambling around the streets on foot there's always something intriguing going on, always something to catch your eye. It's a great choice for the gaming tourist who just likes to suck in the atmosphere, whether you're in-mission or just ambling around trying on some new threads.

Crucially, there's a great sense of pace that makes the story feel like a reward, and a welcome break from the intensity of the action. The narrative genuinely adds to the sense of progression without becoming overbearing or wallowing in faux grandiosity. Despite the reported 700-page script, cut-scenes never seem to outstay their welcome. Missions don't sprawl, meander, or focus on one thing for too long. Mafia II may not end up being a 60 hour **** but it'll be all the better for it. 2K Czech keeps things concise, and pulls every trick to keep you playing on.

For detail-minded folk, the things that really endear you to a game like this are often the little things, like the advertising hoardings, the architecture and the endless tiny period touches that really suck you into the world. To add to this ambient authenticity, over 100 licensed songs from the era make their way into the game, including iconic post-war songs from legends like Muddy Waters, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin and a long list of stars.

The keen eared among you, though, will notice that many of the songs featured (notably Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran) didn't even come out until years after the game's '45-'55 setting. Hearing about "the great rock 'n' roll sound" while you're driving around in 1951 is enough to warp the space-time continuum of popular music itself, and is bound to irk the music historians among us.

If you can bring yourself to rise above such levels of pedantry, Mafia II promises to finally deliver on the rich promise of the original. With an involving narrative married to tightly scripted action, there's an intensity that marks it out as something very special indeed. Whether the full package will be as good as the preview build suggests remains to be seen, but I wouldn't bet against it.

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[Keirik]

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watching these last videos made me think of one thing i really wish was in the game. When driving around and allthe radio stations, it would be really cool if they had one station that played like baseball games on the radio. Even if it were fake players and just New York vs whoever, it would be pretty cool if they had a few games to listen to. Being that time period and how popular baseball was, it would fit in perfectly.

[youvalss]

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Wow, I just love this old-time atmosphere! This game looks great! I really hope my machine can run it...

[BlueNGold]

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Damn, for a second this game kind of slipped my mind. Now looking at the next couple months.....NCAA, Madden, NHL, NBA 2K/Elite and this game. Not enough money in my pocket to cover all that. I might have to hold out on this one for a bit.

[dabigman9748]

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This game looks amazing. I really like that the seasons actually change but I hope its not where they just change during the storyline. I want them to change even if you haven't completed any missions. I also wish that during the winter there would be christmas stuff up and Christmas carols would play on the radio. Those things alone would earn my $60. Oh and great gameplay lol.

[mikenoob]

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This game looks amazing. I really like that the seasons actually change but I hope its not where they just change during the storyline. I want them to change even if you haven't completed any missions. I also wish that during the winter there would be christmas stuff up and Christmas carols would play on the radio. Those things alone would earn my $60. Oh and great gameplay lol.

They already stated it's not a dynamic season thing. The time progresses as you complete missions.

[Pete1210]

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PS3 getting exclusive DLC free with code included in new game purchase.

2K will be making one pack of DLC available exclusively to PlayStation 3 owners on day one.
The only hitch? The DLC won't be free if you don't have a one-time-only access code that ships with new games.
"The Betrayal of Jimmy" will feature "arcade-style, city-based missions" and only be available for the PS3, according to a press release. There will be a $9.99 price tag attached to it for those who don't have an access code.
"Jimmy's Vendetta," the second of the two DLC packs, will have pricing details announced later but will show up on all three of the "Mafia 2" platforms

[BlueNGold]

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PS3 getting exclusive DLC free with code included in new game purchase.

Exclusive DLC is so annoying.

[mikenoob]

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Exclusive DLC is so annoying.

Yup it most certainly is, but it is nice to see PS3 on the other end of it!

[Stormyhog]

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Great news a demo will be released on August 10, looking forward to try it out. http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/7477.html

[youvalss]

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No PC demo?

[mz3v3ry504]

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Check out the new "kick in the head" trailer wut u guys think

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-kick-mafia-ii/702413

[canes21]

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Definitely the best trailer yet in my opinion. That really made me want the game.

And for some reason, the scene of the guy getting thrown out the window made me also want them to produce an 80's action game with gameplay like Mafia II, but in the 80's obviously and not so much around the Mafia.

[youvalss]

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Nice trailer. Love the music!