Mafia II takes place in the late 40s and early 50s in the fictional city of Empire Bay - loosely based on New York City. The 1950s was a great time in history, albeit one that most of us did not experience. Nevertheless it presents a great atmosphere in a decade where the nuclear family became desirable and American-Italian culture was at its height.
Music is a massive part of the Mafia II experience, ranging from big band classics to the emergence of youth culture through rock and roll; with over 120 licensed tracks, Mafia II’s soundtrack is sure to have something to suit everyone’s taste. Being set over 50 years ago, the music plays an even more important role in engrossing the audience in the atmosphere than modern games, and best of all, it’s something different with classic tunes that have stood the test of time.
Unlike most open world games, Mafia II does not place a strong emphasis on exploring the world at your own leisure. While you can drive around Empire Bay, it’s a backdrop for the serious and dramatic narrative, rather than an uncharted land to discover. The missions follow each other in a compelling story that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat in a nice change of pace for the sandbox genre.
Vintage cars are awesome. With over 50 different models from the 40s and 50s, Mafia II is sure to please classic petrol heads. Best of all, the controls cater for both serious and, shall we say, unorthodox players. Simulation driving mode allows fans to control the old school cars realistically, while normal mode makes it a little easier by offering a control scheme similar to most other open world games.
Mafia II is all about the action, baby! It improves 10 fold on the first game, and hardly has a dull moment. It’s a lot more violent, with gruesome deaths, cold-blooded murders and intense firefights.
I’m a little bored of modern warfare, so the 50’s guns will be fantastic to play with. The iconic Tommy gun is badass and nothing says 1950’s Mafia like emptying a few .45 rounds into a room of clueless opponents.
It wouldn’t be a 1950s game without Playboy. The popular mens’ magazine first launched in December 1953 and is available throughout Empire Bay. Including pop culture from the era was a great decision by 2K and without doubt will do down well with the fans. Over 50 vintage covers and centerfolds will appear in the game, in what is perhaps the best in-game collectable of all time. To top it off, 2K Games Australia has partnered with the “Face of Playboy Swim 2010,” Sheridyn Fisher, for the release of Mafia II. Hooray!
Mafia II will be released in Australia tomorrow, August 26, on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Thanks to our friends at 2K Australia, MMGN has 9 price packs across the three platforms to give away. Click here for your chance to win!
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