Mafia is an awesome game
This game has such a great immersing story. You are kind of forced to join the mob, and soon after you have to do all these tasks for them that will bring you this closer to death.
Here are some technical issues of the game:
1) The story - this game has a great story to it, a story that will keep you playing and wanting more - you have to blow up cars, to follow people, deliver stolen goods and so on. All in all the game's story gets 4/5 because it is a great story but it sort of lacks in originality in certain points.
2) The game play - the game play is pretty good, controlling the main character is pretty straight forward, you are able to use different weapons throughout the game, you get to drive cars in town, run from the police, place bombs, change amo. For the great game play i give this game 5/5.
3) The background music - this game has a very well thought background music which goes well with the overall feel of the game. I'll give it 5/5 for great sound.
4)The graphics - of this game are really cool considering that this game dates back to 2002. It should get 4/5 for cool graphics.
5) The time spent playing - as i remember i spent more than 20 hours on this game, but i enjoyed every minute spent on it and i felt satisfied after finishing the game.
Overall i recommend this game to any one looking for a great game to play.