Mafia: The Old Country

"Ultimately, The Old Country fails to make the most of its world’s uniqueness, as evidenced any time you must leave your vehicle to interact with it."

"Mafia: The Old Country aims squarely at being a narrative experience, and largely succeeds in that while also providing solid gameplay. It is a bit of a shame that we don&s;t get to truly explore Sicily in this game, but …"

"Mafia continues to feel a tad dated in its design trappings, but there&s;s a fascinating mix of beauty, efficiency and nuanced performances here that are well worth your time."

"Mafia: The Old Country tells you a story that you&s;re going to experience firsthand, feeling like one more part of the plot with tense moments, memorable stories, and gameplay that won&s;t make you put down the controller for a single …"

"Mafia: The Old Country returns to the series&s; roots with a more linear adventure, delivering a solid story (if a cliché-heavy one) and satisfying combat. The character models and environments are stunning to look at, but the latter raises our …"

"Mafia: The Old Country offers a linear and compact experience, a rarity these days, that makes storytelling its main strength. It&s;s not a revolutionary video game, nor does it aim to be, yet it manages to leave a mark despite …"

"Mafia: The Old Country offers a remarkable narrative and atmospheric mob drama, hampered by uneven technical skills. While its gameplay is a bit simplistic, it should satisfy those looking for a straightforward, fast-paced, and enjoyable game."

"Sure, Mafia: The Old Country has guns and cars, but the more important pieces are the awesome story, great performances, and beautiful setting. Cinematic in all the ways that most games only dream of, The Old Country delivers a nuanced …"

"Mafia The Old Country, visually, is a stunning success. Unfortunately… gameplay is best described as mediocre; serviceable, if not particularly enjoyable. Its story is a tragedy -- dull, linear, and so full of tropes that nothing feels new or fresh. …"

"Mafia: The Old Country uses its stunning setting to tell a familiar story about loyalty and family that&s;s propped up by its cast of characters."

"Mafia: The Old Country is a refreshing story-driven adventure that delivers exactly what it sets out to achieve. Strong voice acting, stunning visuals, a cinematic score, and a well-paced plot come together to create a memorable experience that stands proudly …"

"Mafia: The Old Country is a game struggling with an identity crisis that ends up crumbling as a result."

"Mafia: The Old Country could&s;ve just been a movie-offering a great story but little else."

"A decent but cliched mob story and bland, frustrating gameplay make this the weakest Mafia yet."

"Compared to the finger-twisting meticulousness of, say, Grand Theft Auto V, this game is almost charming in its simplicity."

"Mafia: The Old Country is a solid entry in the long-running franchise. I love the focus on the story, and the runtime is welcome in a world of bloat. The performances are stellar and the visuals fantastic outside of the …"

"Mafia: The Old Country impresses in Sicily."

"Mafia: The Old Country is a conventional but effective return to the linear and tightly story-driven format of the original Mafia and Mafia II, and it boasts a wonderful eye and ear for detail."

"Mafia: The Old Country is not trying to be a GTA clone, but instead sets a smaller scale and focuses fully on what is most important to the series. An atmospheric, dark and tight story set in a memorable location, …"

"Mafia: The Old Country tells an exceptional mob story with incredible characters, but it&s;s a shame that it&s;s so much better to watch than it is to play."

"Lacking the charisma and novelty of its predecessors, Mafia: The Old Country struggles to escape a sense of constant mediocrity."

"At first, Mafia: The Old Country swept me up straight away. Its stunning world, compelling story, and rich sense of place felt like an Italian holiday. As I played on, the simplicity of its combat and stealth stood out more, …"

"Mafia: The Old Country is a worthy addition to the long-running crime franchise. It excels with a strong cast, high production values, and a story you&s;ll genuinely care about, all supported by simple yet effective combat systems. However, its lower …"

"Mafia: The Old Country looks backward, both in its setting and design ethos. Combining gorgeous visuals, strong character work, and scrappy action set pieces, the outcome is a confident, understated crime game that does exactly what it&s;s supposed to."

"Sold as a slave by his father to toil in a sulphur mine, Mafia: The Old Country&s;s protagonist, Enzo Favara, doesn&s;t have the most glamorous..."

"Mafia: The Old Country doesn&s;t have enough gameplay ideas to carry its relatively short running time. While the fundamentals here are fine, an overemphasis on insta-fail stealth sequences and floaty shootouts makes for a forgettable campaign, even if it takes …"

"Mafia: The Old Country is an excellent prequel to the Mafia series. There’s so much to like in the 10-15 hour experience, whether it’s the excellent writing, stunning cutscenes or the enjoyable moment to moment gameplay. While it has its …"

"Mafia: The Old Country is all killer and no filler, featuring a lean campaign with engaging characters, cinematic set pieces, impressive visuals and a solid mob story that can be guilty of being a touch too predictable at times."

"Considering the ending and the fan-service elements that cater to long-time fans, this is not only the best Mafia game to date, but also one of the best modern linear action-adventure titles."

"The Old Country isn’t bad; it’s also not great. Perhaps most depressing, it’s simply fine, inoffensively so. There’s nothing in here you haven’t seen elsewhere, cast included. And worse yet, probably done better. For all the great prequels out there, …"