Mafia - Definitive Edition

Publisher 2K Games

Release 2020

Genres Action, Open World

Mode Offline

Setup Size 10.8 GB [Selective]

Installation Size 34.5 GB

Languages Rus, Eng, Multi14

DESCRIPTION

The game is set in the fictional American city of Lost Heaven during the Prohibition era (1930-1938). The story follows Tommy Angelo, a humble taxi driver whose life takes an unexpected turn after a chance encounter with two members of the Salieri crime family, Paulie and Sam.

Here's a breakdown of the main plot points:

Forced into the Mob: After helping Paulie and Sam escape an ambush by the rival Morello family, Tommy finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of organized crime. Initially reluctant, he joins the Salieri family for protection after the Morellos retaliate against him.
Rising Through the Ranks: Tommy quickly proves his worth to Don Ennio Salieri and his consigliere, Frank Colletti. He participates in various criminal activities, including extortion, bootlegging, assassinations, and more, gradually rising through the ranks of the family alongside Paulie and Sam.
The Gang War: The central conflict of the game is the escalating war between the Salieri and Morello families for control of Lost Heaven's lucrative rackets. Tommy and his associates are directly involved in numerous violent confrontations and strategic maneuvers to weaken the Morellos.
Moral Conflict: As Tommy becomes more deeply entrenched in the criminal underworld, he begins to grapple with the morality of his actions. He develops relationships outside the mob, particularly with Sarah, the daughter of Salieri's bartender, which further complicates his loyalties and conscience.
Betrayal and Disillusionment: Over time, Tommy witnesses the increasing brutality and corruption within the Salieri family, particularly after the end of Prohibition when they branch into new, more ruthless ventures like drug trafficking. He and Paulie become disillusioned with Don Salieri's greed and deceit.
The Bank Robbery: In a pivotal moment, Tommy and Paulie decide to rob a bank without Salieri's knowledge, hoping to secure enough money to leave the criminal life behind.
The Consequences: The bank robbery has severe repercussions. Paulie is murdered, and Tommy realizes that Sam has betrayed them to Salieri.
Seeking Justice: Tommy decides to cooperate with Detective Norman, offering to recount his entire story in exchange for protection for himself and his family. This framing device sets up the narrative of the game as a flashback.
The Downfall of Salieri: Tommy provides crucial testimony that leads to the arrest and conviction of Don Salieri and the dismantling of his criminal empire.
A New Life, Briefly: Tommy enters witness protection and lives a relatively peaceful life with his wife and daughter for several years.
A Final, Bitter End: Years later, in a tragic twist, Tommy is assassinated by Vito Scaletta and Joe Barbaro, the protagonists of Mafia II, as a final act orchestrated by the remaining Mafia families to tie up loose ends.

The storyline of Mafia is a classic gangster narrative exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, ambition, morality, and the inevitable consequences of a life of crime. It's often praised for its compelling characters, cinematic presentation, and tragic arc.