“Mafia: The Old Country is a game struggling with an identity crisis that ends up crumbling as a result.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Lovingly authentic world
- Impeccable performances from supporting cast
- Gripping mob story
- Fantastic voice acting
- High-quality cinematic cutscenes
Points of Contention
- Barebones shooting mechanics
- Clunky knife combat
- Plot takes too long to get going
- Bad stealth segments
- Extremely linear gameplay
- Overly familiar moments
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics“Shoddy stealth segments, familiar set-pieces, and vanishingly few opportunities to explore its stunning world make for an entry that’s far from the worst in the series, but falls short of the best.”
