Worth buying? What 300 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 300 Steam reviews actually say.
A landmark 1930s crime story with great atmosphere and heavy-feeling cars, but clunky shooting, punishing missions and a Steam port missing its music. Skip it if you dislike dated controls.
Great for
Story-driven players who tolerate old-school jank and will mod the game
Main risk
Dated, punishing gameplay and a port needing fixes and mods to run
Mentioned in ~2 in 5 positive reviews
“Mafia is as close to a masterpiece as it gets. With flawless writing and unforgettable characters, this game tells the story of an innocent cab driver drawn into the world of a crime family.”
Steam review · 17.8 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 positive reviews
“This game has passed the test of time. It will never get old.”
Steam review · 15.9 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“steeped in the cool, down-to-earth atmosphere of the 1930s”
Steam review · 40.2 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 10 positive reviews
“the driving physics here still beat those in many modern games”
Steam review · 17.9 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 10 positive reviews
“At the full price of €10, it is a really good deal. For 3,29€, it is a steal.”
Steam review · 0.1 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 17 positive reviews
“The remake is no replacement for the original; they spoiled a lot and turned a masterpiece into filler.”
Steam review · translated · 57.2 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“My "playtime" was 80% troubleshooting instead of playing.”
Steam review · 5.1 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“Steering the cars are like trying to turn battleships, and the first chapter (literally the beginning of the game) is abysmal.”
Steam review · 1.5 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 negative reviews
“The music, which is a huge part of the experience is missing if you buy it here”
Steam review · 36.1 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 negative reviews
“this game has the worst gunplay put of any game i have ever played in my entire life. its borderline unplayable.”
Steam review · 14.2 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 negative reviews
“The missions are hard and even with smart use of cover you tend to die a lot, and every single death means a mission restart.”
Steam review · 25.1 h played ↗
Mentioned in ~1 in 10 negative reviews
“Stupid game mechanic all over game, speed limit and cops that spawn right behind you”
Steam review · 18.2 h played ↗
From the Steam store page
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+ Excellent co-op with friends
− Frustrating boss and combat design
analyzed 27 min ago
+ Great story and epic finale
− DLC missing from Steam edition
analyzed 1 h ago
+ Powerful nostalgia that still holds up
− Poor PC port: controls, widescreen, bugs
analyzed 2 h ago
+ Excellent co-op with a friend
− Clunky controls and bad camera
analyzed 2 h ago
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