Mafia III Video Review
Mafia III is a game that had a fair amount of hype and expectation behind it as it surged forward towards its release. The big question is whether or not it lives up to the hype that came with it. While Mafia III stands tall in terms of narrative and combat it suffers some performance issues along the way. Michael Chow took on review duties and you can read his written review here or just follow along in our handy dandy, no reading required video!
You take on the role of Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam veteran returning home to New Orleans and the only family he has known, the local black mob. After a series of events ending with a betrayal by the city’s Italian mob, it is up to Lincoln Clay to exact some sweet, sweet revenge. The story is presented in an excellent manner and really draws the player into the game. The game also depicts the time period’s racism to the point where a disclaimer was provided to player’s before the game begins.
Michael summed up his experience with Mafia III saying, “All in all, Mafia III is a good game. While there are some glaring issues with regards to glitches and game crashes, they do not take too much away from the experience. Some of these issues can be addressed with post-release patches, and we hope that the story expansions provide more mission variety. That being said, Mafia III’s compelling story and combat really shine through, and it is simply a fun game.”
Key Takeaways:
- Exciting and brutal combat
- Engaging narrative
- Various minor glitches and pop-in assets
- Lacking in mission variety
