Back to the Beginning
The new game Mafia: The Old Country is a big hit, and it’s being praised as a great return to form for the series. Instead of continuing the story where the last game left off, this new installment takes us way back in time to the very beginning of the Mafia in Sicily, Italy, around 1904.
The Story and Gameplay
The story follows a young guy named Enzo Favara. He’s trying to escape a life of being treated like a slave and ends up joining a crime family called the Torrisis. The game’s main point is its fantastic story. The writing is really strong, the actors do a great job with the voices, and the creators paid a ton of attention to every little detail to make the world feel real.
When it comes to playing the game, it’s a lot of what you’d expect from a third-person action game. You’ll be shooting and sneaking around. A new feature they’ve added is one-on-one knife fights, which are cool, but the reviewer mentioned they don’t always feel like a huge deal.
The Star of the Show: The Setting
The real star of the show is the setting. The game does an amazing job of making you feel like you’ve been transported back in time. Everything from the look and feel of the Sicilian streets to the sound of the old cars is incredibly well-made.
Overall, the review says the game is like a “time machine” that takes you to a fascinating and rarely explored time period. It’s a powerful and engaging experience, earning it a score of 8 out of 10.
