The long-awaited prequel, Mafia: The Old Country, delivers a stunning gangster epic with a story for the ages, but its gameplay feels stuck in the past. Is a great narrative enough to carry a game that's hobbled by dated mechanics?
A new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country, titled "The Family Code: Combat," dives deep into the game's tactical and visceral combat systems. Hangar 13 also announced that the PC version will unlock a day earlier than its console counterparts.
The next Mafia game is almost here, but it's not what you expect. We break down how 'Mafia: The Old Country' is trading its slow-burn realism for fast-paced, Uncharted-style adventure and what this major shift means for the future of the series.