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..
Abstract: Konsolversionen av Mafia II har synats i sömmarna av vår gangsterbesatta chefredaktör och det är ett mycket underhållande sandlådespel, med bara ett fåtal skavanker...
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...
Mafia II is a fabulous period piece and a skilfully composed crime epic. The story is its main weakness, but even then this is mostly enjoyable fare, counterbalanced by a range of really impressive set pieces. With competitive shooting mechanics and a ...
von Christopher Link Aus den zehn intensiven Stunden, die ich mit 'Mafia 2' verbracht habe, bin ich mit gemischten Gefühlen zurück an die Arbeit gegangen - und vor allem der Frage, ob es an mir oder am Spiel liegt, dass ich mit dem Erstling mehr Spaß...
Spannende Geschichte, Wunderbare Charaktere, Vernünftige GegnerKI, Glaubwürdiges Treiben auf den Straßen, Viele Fahrzeuge, Atemberaubende Grafik (vor allem auf dem PC), Grandiose Atmosphäre
Missionsaufbau zu linear, Keine Nebenaufträge, Teils zu lange Fahrtwege, Möglichkeiten der Stadt werden nicht ausreichend genutzt, Einige Ruckler (auf den Konsolen)
Auch wenn die Fahrtwege manchmal zu lang und für so eine tolle Stadt die Missionen zu linear sind, macht Mafia II viele andere Dinge genau richtig: beeindruckende Grafik, blühendes Leben auf den Straßen, spannende Story und zum Teil hervorragende Chara...
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...
