IS WORTH TO START PLAYING MAFIA 2 TODAY?

[B.O.S.]

As my time is limited I play only some of the newest AAA releases... I missed Mafias 1/2 when they were launched (busy days).

The game is almost for free in Steam atm, so my concern is if Mafia 2 is worth to be played these days or if the game became antiquated.

I just don't play games if after 60/90 minutes they didn't make me feel interested/comfortable...

Honest opinions will be apreciated.

[Fritz125]

I'm wondering the same, i would like some help from the community.

I would also like to know if buying the DLC's is worth it.

[76561198215921596]

Originally posted by Fritz125:

I'm wondering the same, i would like some help from the community.

I would also like to know if buying the DLC's is worth it.

The DLC's for mafia 2 suck.
They only include some outfits and vehicles and arcade missions.
I can't recommend mafia 2 because it lacks content and the gameplay isn't that fun or interesting.
The only things you can do is continue the main story or drive around and kill people.
There are no side jobs/quests/missions, collectibles, or any other activities like in other open world games.
The soundtrack is good though.
And since you said you don't want to play antiquated games I can't recommend mafia 1 to you either.
I would just wait for mafia 3.
It's another developer and it is taking place during the 70s in the southern states like louisiana.
So it doesn't have much common with the previous games and you won't miss out anything storywise.

[Fritz125]

Originally posted by Geronimo Röder:

Originally posted by Fritz125:

I'm wondering the same, i would like some help from the community.

I would also like to know if buying the DLC's is worth it.

The DLC's for mafia 2 suck.
They only include some outfits and vehicles and arcade missions.
I can't recommend mafia 2 because it lacks content and the gameplay isn't that fun or interesting.
The only things you can do is continue the main story or drive around and kill people.
There are no side jobs/quests/missions, collectibles, or any other activities like in other open world games.
The soundtrack is good though.
And since you said you don't want to play antiquated games I can't recommend mafia 1 to you either.
I would just wait for mafia 3.
It's another developer and it is taking place during the 70s in the southern states like louisiana.
So it doesn't have much common with the previous games and you won't miss out anything storywise.

Thanks for the help, i'm gonna wait to see more opinions since there's still 2 days left of sale.

Extra note: Sorry for hijacking your post, OP.

[Hayden]

There aren't many side activities if I remember correctly so the game isn't very long, the story is great though and the setting is really good. The game has lots of little details that I really enjoy like when you pull away in a car on a hill it rolls back slightly and the police will chase you for speeding and pull you over for a ticket. It makes the game feel very authentic and I remember spending ages upgrading cars with bigger engines.

I remember the opening to this game becuase it starts of in WW2 but when you finally arrive in the city it's christmas and the city is covered in snow and a christmas song from the period starts playing.

To answer the other question about DLC one is good and the others are a bit dissapointing, joe's adventure opens up a new part of the map with new story elements but the jimmy DLC is basic mini game things where you try and get a high score. I remember being dissapointed with that one. The cars and clothes aren't necessary but if you want to drive around in a WW2 jeep it's the only way to do it.

It's a very authentic game and the setting and characters seperate it from most modern open world games but there isn't much to do beyond the main story and the city can feel lifeless at times. I highly recommend it though!

[CrackeR]

Great Game, lots of fun...buy it!!!!

[peremptor]

Dude you like mafia movies or gta type games with cool crime drama? Get it. If you don't still get it you don't know what's good for you :)

[B.O.S.]

Originally posted by peremptor:

Dude you like mafia movies or gta type games with cool crime drama? Get it. If you don't still get it you don't know what's good for you :)

Oh, well, I've bought like 30 games this year and only four made the cut to be played for more than a few minutes:
GTAV
DYING LIGHT
FO3
FO NV
I knew all the FO world, but I had the same problem... too busy to play games period when they were launched.
FO games may be obsolete in some technical aspects, but game-play and deepness compensate it imo...
That is what I expect from MAFIA 2. :-)

[Razorbak86]

Originally posted by Geronimo Röder:

I can't recommend mafia 2 because it lacks content and the gameplay isn't that fun or interesting.
The only things you can do is continue the main story or drive around and kill people.
There are no side jobs/quests/missions, collectibles, or any other activities like in other open world games.

There are definitely collectibles in Mafia II:

* Playboy Magazines (50)
* Wanted Posters (159)
* Artwork (8 Paintings, 10 Posters, and 14 Pinups)

Joe's Adventures (DLC) also has Playboy Magazines (19).

http://mafiagame.wikia.com/wiki/Collectibles

[Bozz Collin]

Well, I enjoyed the game. It is very story driven and won't take too long to complete. The story is good, the voice acting is real good and the action is decent, but there is a lot of driving around, so that might bore you if you get bored easily. I would recommend it, it's worth the price to experience it.

I will say, if you play the intro of the game (the liberation in Sicily and the talk with Joe in the car, driving in the snow) and don't like it, then you won't like the game. So you could buy it and play that much of it and decide for yourself if you want to invest further into it, or not. If not, then get a refund.

[Can'tTouchThis]

Mafia 2 (hated the only dlc i ever got so.... without dlcs) was awesome - it just depends on whether this version is good or not as i played mine on ps3. - Still waiting for the 3rd one - if it ever even gets made. Far better than crappy GTA games for sure.

[Manthing]

It's really all about the story, unless you just want to run and gun some civilians, which GTA and saints row both do better. That said, I really enjoyed this game when it came out, the music is fantastic and really helps set the mood and the story is worth $8 I'd say.

[Fritz125]

Originally posted by ThatRandomGuy:

Mafia 2 (hated the only dlc i ever got so.... without dlcs) was awesome - it just depends on whether this version is good or not as i played mine on ps3. - Still waiting for the 3rd one - if it ever even gets made. Far better than crappy GTA games for sure.

Mafia 3 just got announced today, that's why there's a sale...

[Dr.Love_ZA]

Busy with my 2nd playthrough today.

I say get it.Its a great game.

[Can'tTouchThis]

Originally posted by Fritz125:

Originally posted by ThatRandomGuy:

Mafia 2 (hated the only dlc i ever got so.... without dlcs) was awesome - it just depends on whether this version is good or not as i played mine on ps3. - Still waiting for the 3rd one - if it ever even gets made. Far better than crappy GTA games for sure.

Mafia 3 just got announced today, that's why there's a sale...

WHAT. WHATTT?! Going on the youtubes like... NOW.

[Fritz125]

Originally posted by ThatRandomGuy:

Originally posted by Fritz125:

Mafia 3 just got announced today, that's why there's a sale...

WHAT. WHATTT?! Going on the youtubes like... NOW.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mafia-3-confirmed-full-reveal-coming-next-month/1100-6429230/

https://twitter.com/2K_UK/status/625999110357786624