[PC/Xbox360/PS3] Mafia II - Official Thread

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Comparisons :

 

[dunganick]

When is this demo going to be out in the PS store for non PSN users? I thought today? But i cant find it. Looks excellent, although that video above makes me wish i still had a windows machine.

 

[oska]

It'll be on at some point today, only exclusive for 24hrs for PSN+.

 

[Christopher]

PS3 doesn't look that washed-out, surely?

 

[Gareth]

I find the PC hard to believe as well, if I can I'll get some screenshots up of mine tonight, looks loads better than that.

Does the PC version run DX10 or DX11? Mine's on a 8800GTX (DX10 card) currently.

 

[Griff]

Does the PC version run DX10 or DX11? Mine's on a 8800GTX (DX10 card) currently.

DX10 apparently.

 

[RoryW]

PS3 doesn't look that washed-out, surely?

Agreed. That looks shocking, I'll dust off the piss3 tonight and see how it compares to the 360 demo I was rocking last night.

Bit more screen tearing than I'd like to see but still can't wait for the full release

 

[dunganick]

Mafia can now be downloaded by us scummy non PSN users..... cant wait to try it.

 

[Gareth]

pre-ordered for PC with free Public Enemies Blu-Ray from HMV for £24.99

 

[RoryW]

pre-ordered for PC with free Public Enemies Blu-Ray from HMV for £24.99

Bargain, saw that posted on UKHD earlier. Also to add you can get it on the 360 for £31.99 from amazon.

 

[oska]

It's really quite good looking, plays well too. PS3 looks nothing like it does in the comparison shots. It looks smooth and the colours are very vibrant. Like the car physics and the fact if you crash bad you injure yourself. Cops are full on though.

 

[Rob_]

Cant wait for this, loved the demo and the whole mobster feel of it.

Gamespot review now up - http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/action/mafia2/review.html

Mafia II's exciting action and uncompromising mob story make for an impressive and violent adventure.

 

[JoeyD]

8.5's a good score.

Eurogamer gave it 4/10 though... Not sure how reputable they are for reviews etc..
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-23-mafia-ii-review

 

[.Ben.]

^ IMO EG are pretty harsh, on the whole but 40% seems excessively low...

 

[JoeyD]

if you search for some other reviews they average around the 7/10 score. So EG must just be being c*nts for the sake of it!
Either way, it wont affect my decision to buy.

 

[oska]

Well the first averaged under 67% on PS2 and I loved that so I'll reserve judgement until I've played it.

 

[Cookie]

if you search for some other reviews they average around the 7/10 score. So EG must just be being c*nts for the sake of it!
Either way, it wont affect my decision to buy.

Generally pretty reputable tbh!

The review makes sense

 

[JoeyD]

Indeed, they could be bang on - it's clearly not a "sandbox" game, which it sounds like they could've been expecting.

I'll reserve judgement until I've played through it, but i quite enjoyed just messing around in the demo tbh!

 

[Gareth]

got mine but Steam won't let me install it, tw*ts lol.

I also didn't get my free Blu-Ray as HMV took it off the PC orders and made it only available to 360/PS3 orders.

 

[nobblebonce]

Got this yesterday, what are people thoughts on it, gameplay wise is brilliant, but im sure ive noticed a few errors.

I was pulled over by the police, they got out of their car when this other car just hit the copper, but to my amazment the copper just walked through the car, also i was helping this lady fix her car, and she seemed to be on a video loop somehow, you know how it was done in speed, where dennis Hopper noticed that people where off the bus. The woman just kept jumping up and down

hopefully they can sort that with some kind of patch, but overall im happy with it.

 

[iain187]

got my copy wee

 

[Rob_]

Been playing this for a couple of hours now (PS3) the story is brilliant and the little attention to detail on the small things make all the difference.

Soul and jazz on the radios are class

Really enjoying it so far

 

[jamboyscott]

so is everyone enjoying the game so far?im not to sure about getting it.

 

[Brazo]

Eurogamer are usually a touch on the low side, 7/10 is good from them, but 4 is very low. That said this is getting 74% on metacritic so average reviews on the whole

 

[Gareth]

seems really good, a LOT of attention to detail going on, but it may just be show-boating that'll wear off as you progress, I guess time will tell but first impressions are its a good step ahead from the original.

 

[iain187]

the main character looks like the guy who got the medal of honor in 'the pacific' hehe

 

[JoeyD]

I've put in a few hours on the story, loving it so far. I know I'll definitely go through it again once I've finished, its very well written/acted. As has been said attention to detail is superb; snow driving is pretty good, I think they found a good balance between realism, i.e. a right pain, and making it easy to drive on.
So far, so good!

 

[iain187]

did you turn simulation driving on?

 

[JoeyD]

Yeah! Made for some butt clenching moments!

In the 50's now... it's all going by so fast :dapprove:

 

[Gareth]

It's still very involving, but going through it quickly, already 42% done.

 

[iain187]

warning spoiler if you havent got very far yet:
















i warned you....












it's a bit weird that you get put in jail for the gas coupon mission but i've just done the clemente hotel mission and i'm assuming they are not going to re-arrest me lol

 

[Gareth]

going to jail was unexpected, but thankfully I got through it quickly.

 

[iain187]

just finished it, worth completing.

 

[JoeyD]

^ +1
Great story!

 

[Gorms]

The ending is silly and it says I have only completed 72%

start again on hard I guess!

Paul

 

[RoryW]

8 hours ok hard mode. Thought I'd stick it ok hard mode like I do with most games so they last well. Obviously a short game.

Still very enjoyable and easily best game I've played in a while. Looking forward to the dlc.

Is the the game I've been waiting for since Mafia 1? Yeah I guess, shame if didn't last longer.

 

[Woodentop]

The ending is silly and it says I have only completed 72%

start again on hard I guess!

Paul

Only 72% because you have to collect 50 playboy mags and something like 160 wanted posters that in its self takes about 6 hours and is no fun at all.

I was finding myself getting bored when playing this game even on hard it was easy (apart from Chapter 14).

 

[st3ve]

Needed to last much longer imo. Dissapointed with the ending myself and doesn't offer any replay value for me.

Still a good game however.

 

[C.J]

Bought this Wednesday night, and completed by Sunday night.

Story line was very movie like, I enjoyed it a lot.
It's the first game I've ever played where I've watched every single cut scene.

Shame there's no online, or free roam though.

I liked the ending, ready for a 3rd.

 

[AK]

Just arrived through my door for £7.99 from bee.com, playing it now. Seems good so far