Mafia 2 worth it if I haven't played original?

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#1 shert
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I'm seeing it on sale on direct 2 drive and I'm wondering if the game is worth it if I haven't played the original and don't know the current story/characters.

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#3 James161324
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Yes it is

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#4 darron504
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I'm seeing it on sale on direct 2 drive and I'm wondering if the game is worth it if I haven't played the original and don't know the current story/characters.

shert

I've played the original and trust me a quick Google search will get you up to date on the original. As for Mafia 2, didn't really enjoy it so i wouldn't recommend it personally. I'm more loyal to steam :P

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#5 darron504
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Also, the game was really short, there was no side missions and at times the story was really confusing cause it was not tied to Mafia one that well. However that is just my opionion :P

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#6 lawlessx
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Also, the game was really short, there was no side missions and at times the story was really confusing cause it was not tied to Mafia one that well. However that is just my opionion :P

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Their were no ties to the first game..it was an completely new story.
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#7 darron504
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[QUOTE="darron504"]

Also, the game was really short, there was no side missions and at times the story was really confusing cause it was not tied to Mafia one that well. However that is just my opionion :P

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Their were no ties to the first game..it was an completely new story.

Exactly.
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#8 lawlessx
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[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="darron504"]

Also, the game was really short, there was no side missions and at times the story was really confusing cause it was not tied to Mafia one that well. However that is just my opionion :P

darron504
Their were no ties to the first game..it was an completely new story.

Exactly.

so what made you find the story confusing?
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#9 nutcrackr
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[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="darron504"]

Also, the game was really short, there was no side missions and at times the story was really confusing cause it was not tied to Mafia one that well. However that is just my opionion :P

Their were no ties to the first game..it was an completely new story.

Did you miss the mission near the end? Pretty strong tie to the original game... The original is the better game even when taking into account dated visuals. The sequel is prettty average but looks nice, ok for cheap.
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#10 Iantheone
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I enjoyed it and I never played the original. Its a decent game (No matter what BL says), not worth a full game price, but if you find it on a sale I would recommend getting it. Fun game with some really cool missions and dialogue.
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#11 biggest_loser
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If you buy that game I'm not sending you a Xmas card this year! Its a terrible driving simulation! Too much driving, not enough action, underdeveloped mechanics! You will get nothing out of the story either because its so convoluted and bloated with characters like Tommy the Tongue, and Siddy the Squid, who is actually the nephew of your wife's half-brothers uncle.

Seriously, why buy this when you can get GTA4 and the expansions pretty cheap?

Also, I believe Wonton is referring to none other than the actor Bela Legosi, when he says BL, because he's a huge gamer.

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#12 morrowindnic
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It's not needed. But Mafia1> Mafia 2 hands down. Mafia 2 was a huged let down, and rushed.
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#13 Gamesterpheonix
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I got the game as a gift but didnt really have the will to play it until recently. It was slow to start but then the game picked up and it was really fun. I liked it and took it for what it was. Its different from GTA and shorter too. Id say its about 13 hours in length but I liked the story. Its more story driven than gimmick driven like a game like Saints Row. Id recommend it only because I havent had fun in a shooter campaign in a very long time.
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#14 jaqulle999
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I liked it a lot. Its a fun game but its short so i would only get it since its on sale