MAFIA is a GAME WHICH CAN PUT A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE TO SHAME.
STORY - The story is told through a series of Flashbacks.Thomas "Tommy" Angelo, the protaganist of Mafia is a normal Taxi driver who after a casual meeting with Don Salieri becomes one of his men.He executes work for the Family and gradually moves up in rank.What lies ahead in Mafia's story is all about how things get messy for the Family.Mafia is all about Revenge,Money,Betrayal,Love,Greed,Power.....
It has an extremely rich storyline and is quite emotional.It surely leaves an impact on us.
GAMEPLAY - The gameplay has quite a variety in it.The jobs range from Highly intense Car chases , Stealthy actions , Racing , Bank Robberies , Bar Shoot-outs , and almost anything u can imagine.
You can shoot while sitting in your car thus making the chases all the more exciting.
It is also quite realistic compared to GTA titles.Police would book players for minor offenses such as speeding or running a red light, and car accidents caused physical harm to the driver.You can also not hijack any car unless you know how to open it.
The City is quite large enough to explore but you need not worry as this is NOT GODFATHER (thankfully).You have around 60 vintage vehicles and public transport to help you.
There is one thing which limits the gameplay that is you cannot just do stuff your own way like in GTA.For that you have a Free-Ride options in the Main Menu of the Game.There is also a Free-Ride Extreme option which unlocks when you finish the main Game.This has around 20 missions and offers variety in tasks.Overall the Gameplay of Mafia is quite realistic and is enjoyable.
GRAPHICS - The Graphics of Mafia are just awesome considering the game came out in 2002.Everything looks realistic and it creates the 1930s era beautifully.There are environments such as a Ship, Hotel, Restaurants , Racing tracks etc they look so fantastic you'll wish you were there.Also the game has excellent weather effects and physique.The plus point is that it even runs on a low - end PC smoothly.
SOUND - Sound in Mafia is as good as it gets.The Theme song is excellent and the voice acting is almost perfect.Mafia scores full markes in the Sound department and proves why it got the Best Music Award in 2002.
THE GOOD - Extremely rich storyline with well written characters,Visually stunning, Music & Sound, Realistic.
THE BAD - Can get on your nerves at times (especially that RACE),a bit too realistic, ummm.(I m thinking)...well nothing else.
Mafia is a Game which you can call a "Genuine Masterpiece".It is one of the Best things ever to happen to a PC.It is one of the most accompolished games ever made.
A game which will surely leave a Deep Impact on you.It shouldnt be missed at any cost.
HOPING that GATHERING DEVELOPERS come up soon with another MASTERPIECE.