I know it's well after the release, but living in the golden age of video games means sometimes a game or two can fall through the cracks. Mafia 3 was one of those games.
Spoilers Ahead!
Mafia 3 takes place in New Bordeaux, which for all intents and purposes is New Orleans in 1968. Having been raised an orphan by pastor by father James (played by Gordon Greene masterfully) Lincoln Clay finds family in the black mob. After a double cross in a botched armed robbery it becomes a revenge rampage starring Lincoln Clay. Lincoln recruits the heads of lesser crime syndicates, including the star of Mafia 2, Vito Scaletta, to take over the town and create a new order in New Bordeaux.
(pictured below; Lincoln Clay, a man of few words and even fewer sleeves)
The cutscenes have the feel of a documentary, with interviews from npcs during what is presumed to be present day. The open world gameplay is fun, with lots to do. The driving handles like you'd assume a car in the late 60's would drive; imprecise turns, lot of power slides. The in game music is severely lacking, but once again in the sixties music options were limited. There is A LOT of casual racism in the game. You will hear the n word, with a hard r, several times in this game. It is, however, always within the context of the story. Missions can be played run and gun or stealth. The A.I. is very challenging if you're playing like Rambo. If you decide to be more quiet it makes the game easier (and more rewarding in my opinion). A fast travel option would be nice, as driving to some missions can feel tedious.
Overall, this was definitely one of the hidden gems of 2016. Honestly I was excited to have a video game character named after me that wasn't saving Zelda. If you enjoy games like mad max (which I will be reviewing soon) or GTAV then Mafia 3 is definitely worth your time. I give it 4 Creedence Clearwater Revivals out of 5. Keep an eye out for the audio review coming soon
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