The previous two games focused on the traditional Italian mob, with lots of obvious nods to classic gangster films.
But inconsistent, repetitive, frustrating, and occasionally brilliant does cover the basics.Īlthough this is only the third entry, the Mafia franchise has been going since 2002, with the first game being set in the 1930s and the second in the 1940s/50s of a slightly fictionalised America. Inconsistent hardly seems description enough for Mafia III. But it’s been a long time since we’ve seen a game operate along such a wide scale of proficiency, from genre-defining excellence to utter incompetence. As editor Aaron mentioned in his preview, Mafia III has one of the best-written stories in modern gaming, and bravely uses its narrative skills to tackle heady issues of racism and violence.įew games succeed perfectly at everything they attempt, and that’s completely understandable. Mafia 3’s first few hours are some of the best you’ll play this year – but the next few dozen are among the most disappointing.