dittyeating Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 This is free next month and wondered what its like, I take it it is similar to gta? Whats the pros n cons? Graphics? Story? Open exciting world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBallad Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Free & Easy Trophies> Any cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dittyeating Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Is it a good game though? Is it like gta? Open world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robaldinio Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I personally have loved the MAFIA series but I can imagine a lot of people on here will dislike MAFIA II for its collectibles. However I think the game is fantastic and has some of the best/most fun driving physics I've ever played -- even rivalling GTA IV, imo. You can modify cars too and save them in garages. The police system is also one of the most intuitive I have seen from a game and I could possibly go as far as saying that it beats GTA in this aspect. As for your question, it's a sort of hybrid of open-world and linear story progression. In fact, the only thing that disappointed me about the game was the lack of an actual free roam mode. I still go back to it occasionally for a little drive (which is saying something, as I rarely ever go back to a game for anything after I complete it). What I've done is do a mission select to a particular point near the end of the story where I have my desired cars, clothes and lots of cash and saved the game there. This effectively acts as my "free roam" start point. The game is purely mission based, however you are free to deviate from the mission and explore the entire map at leisure (perhaps excluding any missions which involve tailing or a time limit -- I don't recall for sure). In fact, you will have to go off on a ramble in order to collect all the wanted posters. These are scattered around, mostly away from missions, which makes it seem even more odd that the game lacks a free roam mode. Nevertheless, a guide will make these no more of a hindrance than any other games with collectibles. The other collectibles are Playboy magazines which there are much less of and I believe are all located within mission areas, mostly along your main path. Overall I think it would be a sin to pass this one up for free. All it needs is a proper free roam and maybe something multiplayer based and I know this game would be a lot more popular. I'm gutted now that I purchased it from the store only a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Density Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 It's actually good, played it on my old 360 years ago and I loved it. Even better now it's going to be a free game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dittyeating Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Excited. Cheers, massive backlog now.lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfoxton Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 absolutley brilliant game, i can finally fininsh off the collectables now for the plat knowing that its free on psplus next month. Yes it is an open world and yes it is GTA like, i think the story lines and carachters are really strong and even the scripts are brilliant with some amazing one liners that will make you chuckle. Get it downloaded, dont take it too seriously and enjoy what is a amazingly well written and throughly enjoyable game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Got it on PC and it's probably the best Mafia-themed game I've played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-_- Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 It's a great game, you would be crazy to give it a miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00zesss Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 It's a good game, pretty easy to get platinum. Does anyone know if the free Plus game comes with free DLC, cos i sold my Maffia II copy after i got plat for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judd Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I played the first one on PS2 and I didn't like it at all, never played the econd one but I never will because of how bad I hated the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totoyeahwhat Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I played the first one on PS2 and I didn't like it at all, never played the econd one but I never will because of how bad I hated the first. You should try. The 2nd one is just perfect. One of the best stories in games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dittyeating Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 It's a good game, pretty easy to get platinum. Does anyone know if the free Plus game comes with free DLC, cos i sold my Maffia II copy after i got plat for it Doubt it, unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfree7 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 This is one of my favs. Get it and plat it. This is one of the games that I bought in a Japanese version for my overseas collection of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dittyeating Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 This is one of my favs. Get it and plat it. This is one of the games that I bought in a Japanese version for my overseas collection of games. One of your fav games you mean? Did I hear there is a mafia 3 on the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSH 1975 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Great to hear it's free this month....always wanted to play this game on the X360, but never did. now it's free on the PS3, so I'm going to try this game...should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naps Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) ... first it was Sleeping Dogs, then this Although I have been keeping an eye on this title for quite sometime (prior to PS Plus), there were some trophies that sort of put my ability to 100% in doubt... then there is that side of me that simply tells me to just freaking do it!... so I did... I hope I won't be sorry later on when I fully take on the wanted posters and those DLC crazy 1,000 miles and 1,000,000 points... Though part of your PS Plus package, I've noticed that these so called "free games" have a catch - they are DLC heavy! I remember having to buy a Full Package version (pre-owned) of Saints Row III recently coz it is much cheaper to get the disc than download the DLCs... ended up spending for the Sleeping Dogs DLC but which has quite a "Squeenix" touch about it (meaning DLCs are cheap and not all are tied up with trophies)... now Mafia II with both costing just a little under £14.00... BUT if you just go for the platinum and care less about the 100%... heck yeah surely worth it. Superb "Hollywood standard" story telling. The game is not too hard either, just 1 trophy on the main story (though doable) that's quite a concern... ----- EDIT: Just found out that Mafia 2 has a "full version" re-labeled as Playstation Essentials. On an e-Bay a brand new copy just cost under £17.00 and it has all the 4 style packs (which means more unique premium cars) as well as all level DLCs. So based on how much the 2 digital DLCs cost, I think it's better to ignore the PS Plus and go for the disc FULL version. THAT IS if you are a completionist (100% player). Edited August 15, 2013 by Naps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIECRANE Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 definitely worth it. im playing it now and loving it aside from one or two driving trophies (which arent hard just boring) it is a fun and easy plat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3astMode Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Similar to gta on a smaller scale and different era decent game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langy900 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I really enjoyed it story is fantastic hopefully there will be a 3rd for next gen but with more to do in the open world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSpiritOfBash Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 good stuff here, might have to back log the psn see if its still free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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