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Review of Mafia: The Old Country

by Idris Jackson
August 7, 2025
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You know how sometimes things just don’t live up to the hype? Mafia: The Old Country is kinda like that. It always bugged me how the Mafia games were seen as mere shadows of the Rockstar giant, GTA. Yeah, the first ones had their charm – think vintage mob flicks – but Mafia 3 sorta botched it. Enter Mafia: The Old Country. No number 4 in sight, almost like they knew it needed something… extra.

Oh, don’t get me wrong, it’s modern and all, but it sort of fizzles out. The earlier games, while nothing magical in mechanics, had these cool characters and wild missions. Now though, everything feels done before and, honestly, kinda drab.

So, let me just rant a bit. The gameplay’s almost a nostalgia trip but not in a good way. It’s like they’re trying too hard to fit into those old boots. Not an open world anymore, they say, but then what’s this? A fictional Sicily, that’s open yet not. You can wander between missions, hop on a horse, and just… roam. And for what? Collectibles that don’t reward you much, just clutter for the completists.

Here’s the kicker, stealth’s like, “Hello 2005, is that you?” You sneak, you poke a button, and that’s it. Shooting’s not much better – weapons feel the same; like my grandma’s cooking when she runs out of spices. Just bland.

There’s this knife-fight thing they throw in, trying for a little drama. Clever, I’ll give them that, but it feels like watching paint dry. The fights are so routine, they could put you to sleep. I even tried it on hard difficulty thinking maybe I missed something, but nah.

Story-wise, we’re dealing with overcooked clichés. Mob movie 101 with the rookie, the forbidden love, and the big boss. It’s not awful – the voice actors do a swell job – but nothing here’s breaking new ground. Just your usual, pieced-together plot, spelling out the theme in neon lights.

Honestly, there’s just something missing. It’s playable, sure, but it doesn’t hit like a Mafia game should. If this game were a meal, I’d send it back to the kitchen. Mafia fans deserved a high note, but this one doesn’t even reach for it. Here’s hoping they find their groove next time.

And that’s my two cents on Mafia: The Old Country. Maybe you’ll see it differently – who knows?

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