![]() ![]() Likewise, there are many textures in the world that seem to be from the original and are quite prominent, so again it’s rather jarring to see them contrasted against the newer work. ![]() Hands are the same, typically resembling blurry sausages. ![]() A lot of the clothing has not been updated either, so you’ll see a detailed face sitting atop a blurry suit with sharply-edged shoulders. However, many of the faces you see in cutscenes haven’t been touched at all and stand out against the improvements. The color also seems to have been boosted so now everyone looks like they’ve come back from a long holiday on a tropical beach. But the shadows are now softer around the edges, making them look more natural, especially during cutscenes. Shadows appear deeper now, sometimes to a damaging degree. The lighting doesn’t seem to have been changed too much except for ramping up the contrast, which alters the tone of the game. ![]() And there’s some great new details in the character models, like Joe’s pockmarked face or Vito’s scars being easier to spot. The new textures have definitely sharpened up the world, so now there’s more definition in walls and even nice touches like footprints in the snow, although these are baked in and aren’t a result of NPCs walking around. The overall visual upgrade is decent but with a few serious issues. I’m going to kick this off by talking about the remaster itself, so if you just want to know about the game scroll downwards. It can often feel like all the love and money has been poured into remake of Mafia, leaving Mafia 2 languishing. But while the recent Saints Row: The Third Remastered was an excellent example of how an older game can be revitalized, Mafia 2: The Definitive Edition is a disappointing touch-up of an otherwise strong game. Unlike Mafia 1, which is getting a full remake in August and is looking amazing, Mafia 2: The Definitive Edition is just a remaster. Sadly console players don’t get the same deal, even if you have Mafia 2 on your account. Post-World War II Empire Bay, NY, a city sprawling with opportunity and where organized crime thrives on the booming industries of post-war America.įor the first-time ever experience the Mafia II crime drama all in one package and presented in stunning HD detail.Before we delve into the review proper, there’s some good news: if you own Mafia 2 on Steam already then you get the Definitive Edition for free! And it comes packing all three chunks of released DLC, regardless of whether you owned them or not. Inspired by iconic mafia dramas, be immersed in the allure and impossible escape of life as a wise guy in the Mafia. Alongside his buddy Joe, Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence. War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Remastered in stunning HD detail, live the life of a gangster during the Golden-era of organized crime. Part two of the Mafia crime saga – 1940’s - 50’s Empire Bay, NY Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence. ![]()
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