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Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia: The Old Country

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

73%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperHangar 13
Publisher2K
Release DateAug 7, 2025
$49.99
Peak Players11.6K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Mafia: The Old Country delivers a visually stunning and atmospheric portrayal of early 1900s Sicily, praised for its strong narrative and authentic period detail. However, the game is heavily criticized for its clunky, outdated gameplay mechanics and significant optimization issues following the transition to Unreal Engine 5. While the story is a highlight for many, a controversial ending and a highly scripted, linear structure have divided the player base.

Pros

  • Exceptional graphics and visual presentation of historical Sicily using Unreal Engine 5.95%
  • Compelling and atmospheric story set in the early 1900s with a unique Romeo and Juliet spin.90%
  • Authentic world-building and high production values in sound and setting.80%
  • Inclusion of a Free Ride mode that allows for exploration outside the main narrative.50%

Cons

  • Outdated and clunky gameplay mechanics, including stiff movement and lack of impact in combat.90%
  • Significant optimization issues and performance drops attributed to the move to Unreal Engine 5.85%
  • A highly controversial and disappointing ending that left many players frustrated.80%
  • Heavily scripted and linear design that feels more like an interactive movie than a true open world.75%
  • Poor AI behavior and shallow stealth and action systems.70%

Notable Mentions

  • The game marks a controversial departure from the series' proprietary Fusion Engine to Unreal Engine 5.
  • Long-time fans frequently compare the experience unfavorably to the original Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven.
  • Despite technical flaws, the game maintains a high percentage of 'credible' reviewers with over 10 hours of playtime.
Confidence: 96%
Based on the 155 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 26, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.6K
Peak · last 90 days
3.5K
All-time peak
11.6K

Price

Current price
$49.99
Lowest tracked
$29.99since Jan 9, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
73%
All-time positive
73%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews30.1K
Positive: 21.9K (73%)Negative: 8.1K (27%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

3%

Dev Response Rate

16h

Avg Playtime at Review

93%

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