Mafia III - Xbox One

I'm in awe how many people are being over critical of this particular title But, I'm sure these are the same Internet hipster that will blindly donate to crowdfunding games Then when those games are released they'll c/o about the investment Gamers in 2016 are bloody stupid and only wear the consumer "hat" When a big bad Publisher does them wrong But, small shady developers get a pass at screwing them I've been playing video games very long (My first home console wasn't the PS2 and I actually went to arcades and put quarters in Arcade cabinets to play games Mafia III is simply phenomenal in every sense of the word Is it perfect? no but, it's minor short comings can be over looked When i first learned of the setting I didn't think I'd like it But, then when more info came out I was all in One thing I'm calling out 2K Games on is the stupid apology the game has before you can even sign in I understand we live in a phony outrage society But, you want to show a portrait of a real time you can't apology for language and images Them doing this just bothers me You never see any type of warning or apology on the nighty news! One other negative towards Mafia III would be the interface it's so confusing going into settings is a massive pain everything is split up into 4 different section you can either chose lethal take down, or a non kill take downs (You can only switch that in the settings which will drive anyone mad It interrupts the flow! I could be wrong on this The interface is so blah and outdated.... If you play it you'll know what I'm talking about its very hard to try and explain (I would've gave the game a solid 10/10 if the interface wasn't so confusing it takes a chunk out of the enjoyment level Story: Is the major selling point It does was Call of Duty: Black Ops should have done It tells a smart story during one of the modern eras most darkest times Between the racial tension, and anti-war It's 1968 and you are in the south and you are a man of color I don't want to ruin the story for anyone it's really smart and enjoyable with slick twist and turns The prologue settings up "how" to play is long and super enjoyable Maybe one of the best prologues I've ever played to a game Graphics: Are a mixed bag (All the cut scenes look fantastic the facial animation/capture is on par with L.A. Noire the game itself runs very smooth I've put a good 40+ hrs into it the game itself crashed on me one time There's a lot of saves spots that will help trust me For a open world game it's solid (No open world game to date has been flawless don't be fooled Even if you have a $15,000 high end gaming PC it's not going to be flawless so much going on screen there are minor bugs, in all these games even the Golden child GTA5 Could this game run on the previous generation hardware???? I doubt it.... it would've crashed or flat out killed any XBox 360 or PS3 Controls: after maybe 20minutes tops you'll be good to go everything becomes second nature The driving at first is a bit hinky (It's not Sim style driving it reminds me of Sega's Crazy Taxi) Different vehicles handle differently.... But, you can chose Sim style driving if that's your thing If you drive a 18 Wheeler you have to use some logic unless you drop the back end, the sea crafts handle ok (more or less mimicking Sleeping Dogs) Breaking into building is balanced and easy using weapons is easy, the hand to hand combat is "there" it's not terrible but, it's not perfect it's above average Audio/Licensed music: The audio is really good DTS 5.1 the games score fits, every voice over cast members fits in this world (There's all types of smart written dialogue even by the back ground characters the radio stations are awesome with great 1960's music from R&B, Country, and Rock & Roll almost all the licensed music is gold Game play: It's a open world set in 1968 Louisiana The world itself is crazy huge (made up of a factory district, middle class, down town, slums, swamps, then more of a higher society Depending on where you are you'll be talked to differently depending on where you are In the High Class area of the city the people talk down to you, cops watch you more and will also say crazy racist remarks to you some buildings/stores have signs that say whites only (If you walk in there the owner will walk at you very fast and try and kick you out and threaten to call the police! The AI of the Police is a mixed bag sometimes they are a bit thick and easy to outsmart But, if you get to many of them on you they will shoot you up like Bonnie and Clyde The AI of the enemy gangs on the other hand are very relentless and smart if you encounter them the wrong way You can play the game two ways run and gun or be smart and go in stealth Stealth is the smart way until you get a idea of patterns and how different AI think The Stealth is streamlined and easy to pick up it's like Manhunt or the first couple of Assassin's Creed games I'm not a fan of pure stealth games this isn't one of those The gun play is balanced not arcade but, it's not completely stiff The open world itself is very much a live with a day/night cycle and a weather cycle Plenty of items to Collected for all those people out there with OCD You collect Playboy Magazines, Auto Magazines, Pin-up Art, Propaganda Posters, Classic vinyl records, and religious paintings you can also come across these green cylinders Once you have enough and you get to a point in the main story campaign you can plant wire taps (A Easter egg aiming at Watergate) Which gives you icons where the collectables are I've put at least 35hrs into the game I've barely scratched the surface Check out all the images I've posted If you love American History/the underdog open world games like Just Cause, Mafia II, Mad Max, Saints Row, Sunset Overdrive you'll love this game It's one of the best games of the Year I've played 9.5/10 MS Gamertag: Duckman 1979 (Look at all the still images and videos I've made on this game) I really enjoy it

This game is awesome, but it definitely needs an update and fast there are just so many major glitches in it that make it impossible be able to complete the game at 100%. For example on some missions that you have to steal a truck out in the bayou, you get all the way down there and there's truck to steal. Or on the "weed boat" missions, you have to go to the bayou and steal a boat full of weed and delivery it to a marked location, and it's really frustrating to drive all the way down in the bayou (which by the way is a long drive) and, no boat steal, so you can't finish those missions I think that the one main thing that is more important than anything, especially since Christmas coming up... THIS GAME IS NOT FOR CHILDREN! In fact it's probably not for some sensitive adults. You have to remember that this is the deep south in 1968, and you are a black man. A black man in the 60's and after MLK has just been recently assassinated. You can't count how often the "N" word is used. Like I said, not for kids. If you grew up in the 60's, you are gonna love the soundtrack! Nothing but 60's music Protest songs like "Eve of Destruction" by Barry McGuire to"Love Child" by The Supremes. 100+ songs. It even has real content in the news breaks such as James Earl Ray's extradition back to Tennessee, and the guy in Texas that hijacked the plane to Cuba. All in all, this is really an awesome game, i would give it a 5*, but they have got to give it an update to fix this very important glitches...

I absolutely love this game and its so addicting! I have not played any of the other mafia games so I don't have much to compare it to in that aspect. I mainly bought it for my fiance who has been waiting an "eternity" for this game to come out (and he is absolutely addicted to this game and is very happy with it). However it does sort of remind me of grand theft auto except you're trying to get revenge on the people that wronged you. I have no problem with the fact that you cant customize the car or character, I'm not saying it wouldn't improve the game, it just doesn't really matter to me. Also the graphics are fantastic, at least they look amazing on my 4k TV, and as far as the story goes it's very intriguing. The only complaints I do have (which I've seen multiple people complain about) is the fact that there isn't any sort of "fast travel" like what they have in the Assassins Creed series. (I'm a HUGE fan of those games and for me to find another game that I love and cant put down is definitely something worth buying). Also the people that you kill or "the bad guys" are not very smart and are extremely easy to defeat. I fly through missions fairly quickly because of how easy it is to kill off all the targets. However, I do love the game and since I have a Prime membership I was able to get a discount on the game if I pre-ordered. So I am extremely happy with it and would recommend it to anyone who is into these types of games, but it may not be a bad idea to rent the game first to see if its for you.

I pre-ordered this game and received it on day one but I've learned (the hard way) to give games a "little time to breath" and let the developers fix the bugs and any other issues before I start the game. That way I don't get angry and give games overly harsh reviews like I believe so many others may have done. That said, Mafia 3 is just great; cinematic, story driven and fun game play, made me care about the characters and want to get revenge on the bad guys. I've played games with great game play and weak stories. I've also played games with amazing stories but game play that just wasn't fun. This one is so far checking all the boxes necessary for me call it an outstanding video game. I haven't completed it yet so I will update this review if something changes drastically by the end but it's doubtful. I'm just enjoying it too freakin' much. THE MUSIC, BEAUTIFUL COLLECTIBLES ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN IN A GAME!!!!

PROS: I like it a lot. The missions are fun. The story is GREAT. I love how they touched on how *blatantly* racist the south was. When I heard the n-word I was like "THEY WENT IN", lmao. All in all, it's fun. It reminds me of GTA. - I like the variety of all the guns and cars. - The radio is GOLDEN. A lot of classics on it. CONS: BUT, I do wish more homes/stores were accessible. It can be confusing with trying to collect money from places you takeover. Some mission parts either you can't find, doesn't help you find, or you can't do, so you have to just skip progress and talk to the NPC to continue the story. Or wait to encounter the part of that mission, which happens with driving around and random encounters. Also, missions become very repetitive. It's the same go secure this market, by killing this leader, destroying this property, etc. It took about 2 weeks and I'm already bored of the game, I just wanna beat it so I can sell it to Gamestop. END: All in all, it's good. A.I. could be a little smarter. I'm playing it on hard. They just stay in one place and shoot. Sometimes they move, depending on how quiet it becomes. But they don't flank strategically or anything MOST of the time (Because shotgunners WILL run up on you). Solid game. I just feel like a little more could definitely make it a 5. Make it a little more open, especially with the environment. Make it more challenging and less repetitive.

Really enjoyed this game. While it does have its flaws- it can be a bit repetitive and a little glitchy at times- the 'realism' of the attitudes is something you rarely experience in games. Yes, there are parts of the game that are very unreal of course, but they have nailed the mannerisms of behaviors for that time period. The time you spend playing can be quite long or a little short for an open world game depending on if you decide to complete all the side missions or just the ones needed to fulfill the main mission requirements. Also, if you are an achievement hunter know that spending hours finding all the collectibles doesn't net you anything but a personal feeling of satisfaction. I had assumed you would get an achievement for the collectibles as I think every other game I have played worked that way, but not so much. Lastly, due to the realism, you will hear racist comments throughout the entire game. There is a disclaimer in the beginning regarding this. If this bothers you, then I would not attempt to play this. Still, great game in my opinion.

Mafia III is a must-play for anyone who loves rich narratives and open-world experiences. Its story is unforgettable, with well-developed characters, a stunning world, and gripping gameplay that keeps you engaged throughout. Though there are some repetitive elements in the side missions, the sheer emotional weight and immersive atmosphere more than make up for it If you're looking for a game that combines a heartfelt story with thrilling action and an incredible soundtrack, Mafia III delivers on all fronts

This review is in no way against amazon, they are great with everything in my experience. I hardly ever write a review about anything...but this piece of garbage needs one. Ive been playing video games since atari and I feel taken advantage of when I spend my hard earned money on something like this in the year 2016! Open world games are my favorite, this one is the worst ive played and should never have been released. Graphics are 10+ years behind, control and gameplay is not in detail, missions are repeats that make you not want to play anymore after about 4 hours, driving in this game is horrendous, enemy AI is completely stupid, and the glitches are beyond anything ive ever seen. 2K games should be absolutely ashamed for putting this out! Im so disappointed because I was looking forward to this game for months. I firmly believe that 2K should refund every one who purchased this game new. I gave one star because the music in the game is great, other than that, what a piece of crap!!!