Mafia Trilogy

Zero-Cool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAIMnrryFs8

MS link shows they might be purchasable separately and launching on the 19th May. If you own one, you unlock cloths and cars for the others.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/mafia-ii-definitive-edition/9n000033sqdr?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Retr0gamer

Zero-Cool wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAIMnrryFs8

MS link shows they might be purchasable separately and launching on the 19th May. If you own one, you unlock cloths and cars for the others.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/mafia-ii-definitive-edition/9n000033sqdr?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Hope they are purchasable separately as there's only one game there worth owning.

Zero-Cool

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Hope they are purchasable separately as there's only one game there worth owning.

Another question will be how much each will be. I'd really throw 20 at Mafia 1 if the bundle was 60.

Zero-Cool

If these screenshots of Mafia 1 are real, then it looks like a full on remake. Looks absolutely unreal. I wonder how legit these and the August release date are.

https://twitter.com/McBiggitty/status/1260593949565243393?s=19

Zero-Cool

Yeah those screenshots are legit, Jesus.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/mafia-definitive-edition/9nzc09nnr93l?ref=dtf.ru&&activetab=pivot:overviewtab#

"Re-Made Classic:
Faithfully recreated, with expanded story, gameplay and original score. This is the Mafia you remembered and much more."

Zero-Cool

https://twitter.com/shinobi602/status/1260599033170669569?s=19

Never played the first game. I might play the second one again but they can get stuffed with the third one, no amount of polish with make that turd shine.

Zero-Cool

Some comparison shots of 1. I will definitely play 2 again but from screenshots, it looks like 1 will look way better as it is a remake whereas 2 looks like it will be a HD upgrade.

https://twitter.com/ZhugeEX/status/1260602571099713536?s=19

Sephiroth_dude

I thought the first mafia game was top down?

Sephiroth_dude

Mafia 2 is next week it seems, I'd definitely get that

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/05/mafia_ii_definitive_edition_appears_to_launch_on_ps4_next_week

Zero-Cool

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Mafia 2 is next week it seems, I'd definitely get that

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/05/mafia_ii_definitive_edition_appears_to_launch_on_ps4_next_week

Dunno about that, MS list it as the 18th with Mafia 1 releasing in August which would be a bit weird. Then the teaser states 'announcement May 19th' so 2 would hardly release before then.

Zero-Cool

Interesting, someone found a Mafia 2 definitive edition trailer with 'available now' at the end and a screen showing 'also part of the Mafia trilogy'. Maybe this will release next week during their announcement, then Mafia 1 during the summer. Weird releasing it out of order though.

Mafia 2 available now trailer
https://streamable.com/cklc0r

And Mafia 1 preorder trailer
https://streamable.com/e/h78h6q

Gamer Bhoy 89

Why the hell are they releasing Mafia 2 before Mafia 1? I really don't see the point in that. I know Mafia 2 is probably the best one - having played it myself I can see why, but it really makes me itchy seeing these games get released in a weird order

Sephiroth_dude

Wouldn't bother me anyway , hopefully it is out next week.

Gamer Bhoy 89

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Wouldn't bother me anyway , hopefully it is out next week.

I was actually about 70% through the Steam version of Mafia 2. I dunno why I stopped (I do that a lot) but I might as well shelf the yoke if this appears to be the better way to experience it. lol

pixelburp

Never played Mafia 2 but loved the original. Great story structured around some fantastic missions - bar the infamous racing level. Arguably did the cinematic storytelling before Rockstar, Naughty Dog and the like made it cool and mainstream. Watched some videos of old footage and it's definitely a game that looks better in my head / memory than it does now

Zero-Cool

Gamer Bhoy 89 wrote: »

Why the hell are they releasing Mafia 2 before Mafia 1? I really don't see the point in that. I know Mafia 2 is probably the best one - having played it myself I can see why, but it really makes me itchy seeing these games get released in a weird order

Did you play the first one? Definitely the best of the trilogy but 2 was really good.

The mission in 2 that links back to 1 is *chefs kiss*. I would gladly play 2 next week while waiting for 1. 3 can go and shyte.

Sephiroth_dude

Gamer Bhoy 89 wrote: »

I dunno why I stopped (I do that a lot)

Meet your brother!

martyos121

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Did you play the first one? Definitely the best of the trilogy but 2 was really good.

The mission in 2 that links back to 1 is *chefs kiss*. I would gladly play 2 next week while waiting for 1. 3 can go and shyte.

Is there anything about 3 that makes it worth playing? I’ve had it buried deep in the backlog for ages but watching that trailer today gave me a Mafia craving and I’m not long after finishing 2 again.

Zero-Cool

martyos121 wrote: »

Is there anything about 3 that makes it worth playing? I’ve had it buried deep in the backlog for ages but watching that trailer today gave me a Mafia craving and I’m not long after finishing 2 again.

Only if you have the dlc. If not, it's incredibly repetitive. You go to a district, complete missions to get info, go to building and take out boss, go back to hideout, then go back to the same building and go through it again for dinner bull**** reason and then move onto the next District to do the exact same missions. Incredibly boring. The dlc adds nice variety and new locations. So much so, that a dev put up a roadmap to mix base missions with dlc missions to make it a more enjoyable experience.

As much as the dlc improved things, i still haven't finished it but really want to to see the Vito ending. I'll finish it just for that but no way would i buy a definitive version of it.

martyos121

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Only if you have the dlc. If not, it's incredibly repetitive. You go to a district, complete missions to get info, go to building and take out boss, go back to hideout, then go back to the same building and go through it again for dinner bull**** reason and then move onto the next District to do the exact same missions. Incredibly boring. The dlc adds nice variety and new locations. So much so, that a dev put up a roadmap to mix base missions with dlc missions to make it a more enjoyable experience.

As much as the dlc improved things, i still haven't finished it but really want to to see the Vito ending. I'll finish it just for that but no way would i buy a definitive version of it.

Sounds tedious. Might just watch a story walkthrough on YT instead to get my fix.

Zero-Cool

Someone made a comparison video for Mafia 1, they really poured on the love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNiRkAmK0EE

Potential-Monke

I'm finding it hard to get excited about this. I've played them all, and for some reason 2 is standing out more than 1, but it's been a while so I dunno. But, I've bought quite a few remasters lately, and within a few hours the 'oh shiney' feel good goes away, and I'm left playing something I remember which takes away from it.

I do look forward to it's inclusion in PS+/Now whenever that may be!

Gamer Bhoy 89

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Did you play the first one? Definitely the best of the trilogy but 2 was really good.

The mission in 2 that links back to 1 is *chefs kiss*. I would gladly play 2 next week while waiting for 1. 3 can go and shyte.

Long, long time ago when I borrowed it off a mate in high school. Bought it there on PS2 a couple of years ago. I have it on PC as well... just never got around to playing it. I love 2. And I haven't played 3 yet but I'd play it now despite its badness. If I go in knowing what it's like I'll be less disappointed

Zero-Cool

This is gas, an ex-mafioso plays Mafia 2 and gives his thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycFziHLcxdY

Smiles35

Ah. I wanted to hear his reaction to the end of the game. Pretty funny though.

Smiles35

Potential-Monke wrote: »

I'm finding it hard to get excited about this. I've played them all, and for some reason 2 is standing out more than 1, but it's been a while so I dunno. But, I've bought quite a few remasters lately, and within a few hours the 'oh shiney' feel good goes away, and I'm left playing something I remember which takes away from it.

I do look forward to it's inclusion in PS+/Now whenever that may be!

I want to know if anything new has been added. It was a beautiful game vista wise. Maybe I would touch up some of the buildings and bridges a bit. Otherwise it's fine to play as is. The game had a sweeping score. The ambient sound was sparce and distintive. That's probably been ****ed with now.

mando212

Looking forward to this, never played 1 or 2.

Zero-Cool

I tried to finish Mafia 3 over the weekend...i just can't. It's so ****ing boring, i can't even seem to be able to plough through. I thought i was near the end but i still have a ton of dots on the map that look mandatory of going to District, talking to someone, kill/damage multiple targets in that District, talk to person, kill boss. I've just done it too many damn times already.

On the plus side, it's looking likely that Mafia 2 will release tomorrow with all DLC included. I can't wait for that!

Jordan 199

Zero-Cool wrote: »

On the plus side, it's looking likely that Mafia 2 will release tomorrow with all DLC included. I can't wait for that!

Sounds good Zeroni Coolioni.

Gamer Bhoy 89

Zero-Cool wrote: »

On the plus side, it's looking likely that Mafia 2 will release tomorrow with all DLC included. I can't wait for that!

I hope it's not too expensive

Sephiroth_dude

Never played mafia 2 so will definitely get this.

Retr0gamer

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Never played mafia 2 so will definitely get this.

It's not great and I suspect time hasn't been kind. I'd wait for reviews.

marcbrophy

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It's not great and I suspect time hasn't been kind. I'd wait for reviews.

:eek::eek::eek:

Gamer Bhoy 89

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It's not great and I suspect time hasn't been kind. I'd wait for reviews.

I played the PC version a couple of years ago and I think it's class. What is it you didn't like?

Retr0gamer

marcbrophy wrote: »

:eek::eek::eek:

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-23-mafia-ii-review

Zero-Cool

Retr0gamer wrote: »

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-23-mafia-ii-review

I remember waiting a year to get Mafia 2 because of the mediocre reviews. It hit sale, said I'd give it a go and absolutely loved it, raging i waited a year, last time i let review sites put me off a game.

marcbrophy

Retr0gamer wrote: »

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-23-mafia-ii-review

I played it to completion! Couldn't get into the DLC! Overall a solid 7.5 for me. There wasn't really enough there to warrant a remaster if I'm being brutally honest. Remaster is probably for first time players!

That's all about Mafia II above, never played I to have an opinion on it. Played maybe 4-5 hours of III but it wasn't for me

I played one of these but cant remember which, likely one.

My only memory was that the Police chase you for motoring offences, which was a nice touch, as in GTA they ignore every infraction.

I also liked how a single crash would kill you so you had to be more careful at speed.

I cant remember a single thing apart from those so I'll definitely get this.

Be as good as a new game.

Retr0gamer

gilberto_eire wrote: »

I played one of these but cant remember which, likely one.

My only memory was that the Police chase you for motoring offences, which was a nice touch, as in GTA they ignore every infraction.

I also liked how a single crash would kill you so you had to be more careful at speed.

I cant remember a single thing apart from those so I'll definitely get this.

Be as good as a new game.

Pretty sure that was the first game.

Retr0gamer

Zero-Cool wrote: »

I remember waiting a year to get Mafia 2 because of the mediocre reviews. It hit sale, said I'd give it a go and absolutely loved it, raging i waited a year, last time i let review sites put me off a game.

Yeah but you love Days Gone :pac: (I'm joking in case this thread gets derailed).

Zero-Cool

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Yeah but you love Days Gone :pac: (I'm joking in case this thread gets derailed).

Hey hey hey but i also love dark souls so where the **** does that leave me :pac:

ShadowHearth

Gamer Bhoy 89 wrote: »

I played the PC version a couple of years ago and I think it's class. What is it you didn't like?

Its Retro, just move on. He just has very.... specific tastes.

Retr0gamer

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Hey hey hey but i also love dark souls so where the **** does that leave me :pac:

Confused

Retr0gamer

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Its Retro, just move on. He just has very.... specific tastes.

Great game. Not enough Waifus.

4/10

Zero-Cool

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Confused

I'm sure there's a camp i can go to to help me pray away the generic, padded, uninnovative sandbox games I've been thoroughly enjoying. Stupid sexy AAA games!

Gamer Bhoy 89

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Its Retro, just move on. He just has very.... specific tastes.

I know. Hard to please :pac::pac::pac::pac: :P:P:P

Gamer Bhoy 89

gilberto_eire wrote: »

My only memory was that the Police chase you for motoring offences, which was a nice touch, as in GTA they ignore every infraction.

The first game I ever played that had this was Driver. Not enough open world games of this ilk do it, I reckon. One of the reasons I love Driver (yes, even Driver 3) was because it let you realistically break the law, and not have to go on an absolute rampage to get cops' attention.

I think The Getaway did something like this as well though my memory is rocky.

Zero-Cool

PlayStation Store Aus have the games up now. The Trilogy bundle for 100 Aus dollars (about 60 euro). They have Mafia 2 and 3 definitive editions for 50 each (30 euro). All 3 have a release date of the 19th (tomorrow), no sign of Mafia 1 which is backed up by an Australian release date seen earlier but why release the Trilogy when the 1 at game isn't ready. Very strange but I'd happily drop 30 quid for Mafia 2 tomorrow.

https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1001-CUSA03617_00-MAFIATRILOGYLTOB

Sephiroth_dude

Zero-Cool wrote: »

PlayStation Store Aus have the games up now. The Trilogy bundle for 100 Aus dollars (about 60 euro). They have Mafia 2 and 3 definitive editions for 50 each (30 euro). All 3 have a release date of the 19th (tomorrow), no sign of Mafia 1 which is backed up by an Australian release date seen earlier but why release the Trilogy when the 1 at game isn't ready. Very strange but I'd happily drop 30 quid for Mafia 2 tomorrow.

https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1001-CUSA03617_00-MAFIATRILOGYLTOB

46 gigs just for 2, FFS!

Zero-Cool

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

46 gigs just for 2, FFS!

A lot bigger than Mafia 2 on ps3 that started at 7gb. Hopefully this means it was beefed up a bit instead of just enhancing the lighting. I can't remember what size the dlc was not wouldn't have been that big.