Mafia
About the Game
Tommy Angelo is an ordinary taxi driver trying to make a living on the streets of Lost Heaven until a chance encounter changes his life forever. One day, two men jump into his cab and order him to drive as fast as he can. Bullets begin striking the vehicle as a car full of armed pursuers closes in. Narrowly escaping death, Tommy follows the men’s directions and delivers them to a bar of their choosing.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Impressed by his driving skills, the men pay Tommy and offer him work with the mafia. Mafia is an action and driving game set during the 1930s in Lost Heaven, a fictional American city inspired by major cities such as New York and Chicago . Similar to the Grand Theft Auto series , the game allows players to roam a large city either on foot or by vehicle while completing missions that advance the story. Missions often involve driving to various locations, taking part in car chases, and competing in a race, though many are structured as fairly large, lengthy third-person shooter levels. players can drive more than sixty period vehicles, each with distinct handling and varying degrees of damage modeling.
Standout Features
- Windows can be smashed, bumpers, lights, and mirrors can be destroyed, bodywork can be dented, and tires can be shot out or damaged until they fall off.
- These vehicles can be used to explore roughly a dozen square miles of Lost Heaven, including areas such as Central Island, Chinatown, and the Downtown district.
- Complementing the vehicles is an array of weapons, including pistols, Tommy guns, shotguns, explosives, baseball bats, and crowbars.
- While driving, Tommy can perform drive-by shootings by leaning out of the vehicle and firing his weapon.
- Tommy: If they see Tommy carrying a weapon, they will attempt to arrest him.
- Depending on the police settings, traffic violations such as speeding, running red lights, and crashing into buildings, cars, or objects may result in fines or police pursuit.
- Tommy is often given new cars to use during missions, usually provided by Ralph, the Salieri family’s mechanic.
- Salieri’s: players can also store hijacked cars in the backyard of Salieri’s bar.
Modes & Ways to Play
Outside the main story, the game also includes a Free Ride mode, allowing players to explore Lost Heaven outside of campaign missions. Completing the story unlocks Free Ride Extreme, a bonus mode featuring additional challenges and unusual side missions, often rewarding players with special vehicles.
