mafia the old country review a game without an identity ProsCons...

“Mafia: The Old Country is a game struggling with an identity crisis that ends up crumbling as a result.”

Pros

  • Lovingly authentic world
  • Impeccable performances

Cons

  • Barebones shooting and stealth
  • Clunky knife combat
  • Plot takes too long to get going

mafia the old country review blood honour and brilliant beads ProsCons...

Pros

  • Gritty, emotionally charged story with strong character performances
  • Beautifully realised Sicilian setting with stunning attention to detail
  • Knife duels and charm system add fresh gameplay variety
  • Gunplay feels immersive and grounded in character
  • Soundtrack and voice acting are top-tier

Cons

  • Open world feels hollow with little organic interaction
  • Free Ride mode lacks meaningful content (at launch)
  • Some pacing issues during mid-game missions