Ships Ahoy - Mafia II [Aug 24, 2010, 10:16 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Mafia II is now available in North America, announces 2K Games, saying the open-world crime sequel is due on August 26 in Australia and August 27 internationally. Word is: "This pistol-packed period piece transports players to Empire Bay, a fully realized and immersive urban cityscape set in America during the 1940s and 1950s. The action unfolds with white-knuckled car chases, explosive gunplay, compelling characters and an engaging narrative set against a backdrop of meticulously detailed period environments that showcase the difference a decade can make in the evolution of music, fashion, advertising and automobiles." Those interested in sampling the game should check out the recently released playable demo.
Ok here's a review of the first 5 chapters. Some spoilers but minimal.
You start off on the frontline of the italian resistance/usa in 43, in sicily. It's like a tutorial but gets you in the action quick.
Then you come back home and start off by going to your mother/sister and you realise that you have problems to solve. You get a few valuable contacts and you start making money by doing these tasks.
The cutscenes are all worth watching, you just do not skip them, they blend well, they are not boring, they are not too long.
The graphics are top notch, the details are impressive. The combat is really smooth and well polished.
I have played with a controller and keyboard/mouse on the pc. The controls are great no matter your preference. I prefer the controller to drive, and the mouse/keyboard for foot action/aiming.
The playboy collection is nice.
I found only one bug/glitch in 3 hours, it's when you stealth kill a sitting ennemy, theres some weird animation problem (x360). Other than that it felt like a movie.
9/10 , a must.
You start off on the frontline of the italian resistance/usa in 43, in sicily. It's like a tutorial but gets you in the action quick.
Then you come back home and start off by going to your mother/sister and you realise that you have problems to solve. You get a few valuable contacts and you start making money by doing these tasks.
The cutscenes are all worth watching, you just do not skip them, they blend well, they are not boring, they are not too long.
The graphics are top notch, the details are impressive. The combat is really smooth and well polished.
I have played with a controller and keyboard/mouse on the pc. The controls are great no matter your preference. I prefer the controller to drive, and the mouse/keyboard for foot action/aiming.
The playboy collection is nice.
I found only one bug/glitch in 3 hours, it's when you stealth kill a sitting ennemy, theres some weird animation problem (x360). Other than that it felt like a movie.
9/10 , a must.
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