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
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. Gas stations are scattered throughout the city, allowing players to refuel.
Standout Features
- 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.
- players can drive more than sixty period vehicles, each with distinct handling and varying degrees of damage modeling.
- 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.
Modes & Ways to Play
players can drive more than sixty period vehicles, each with distinct handling and varying degrees of damage modeling. 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.
Presentation & Atmosphere
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.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Mafia | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Gathering of Developers, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Illusion Softworks, a.s. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Gathering of Developers, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Illusion Softworks, a.s. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Take-Two Interactive Software Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Gathering | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Illusion Softworks, a.s. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Take Two Interactive France SAS | France | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Gathering of Developers | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-08 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2004-04-08 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2004-04-08 | France | MobyGames |
| 2004-04-08 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-03-13 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 13, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| April 8, 2004 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B000083GIV | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 710425291227 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 10219 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555240338 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214714614 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555240567 | France | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 28057629222 | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 710425291227 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000083GIV | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 10219 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5026555240611 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5026555240611 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5026555240338 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting