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Mafia II |OT| Hey Vito, drive me to the other side of town
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Always-honest
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have you tried calling different shops?MMaRsu said:
SpacePirate Ridley
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MMaRsu said:
A call the shop I have preordered the game and they told me it would probably arrive tomorrow (they are friends so I believe them and they always sell me the games when they arrive), but the thing is, as a PC player, even when I buy it tomorrow, can I play it, or will I have to wait until friday ir some shit like that?
Loving it so far. The world may be empty in terms of things to do, but it feels much richer than most games featuring large, open environments.
How's the PC performance for everyone? I'm still seeing a bit of odd jittering at random times while playing. Not HDD access nor framerate drops (FRAPS always reports 60 fps), but it is slightly distracting.
How's the PC performance for everyone? I'm still seeing a bit of odd jittering at random times while playing. Not HDD access nor framerate drops (FRAPS always reports 60 fps), but it is slightly distracting.
Shurs said:
I'm pretty sure you can get pulled over for running red lights. I seem to recall it happened a few times to me in the demo, and because of that whenever a cop is around I don't run the red lights in the actual retail release. I'll test it sometime today to see if I'm just making stuff up or not though.
first, I'm really into everything cosa nostra (movies, games , books etc.) you get the idea bla bla ... and I really loved the first Mafia game on PC
Every 2 years or so comes a game in which I'm really interested, and Mafia 2 is/was one of them. (usually videogames don't get my all hyped up anymore)
My hopes were pretty high since the first one had for videogame back in 2002 a good (videogames unlike) story, even by todays standards. Even though it borrowed from alot movies.
Mafia 2 though is a mixed bag. The gameplay good but the Story lacks substance and structure.
And my god the ending sucked a big one ... you can't even call it an ending. Let's pray that they don't do an UbiSoft like epilogue DLC ending.
The character instruction of the Mafia bosses was piss poor, everything happens way too fast like "who is this again", "why does he wants him dead" and "who was Luca again" (actually, most of them were just mentioned once)
I really loved the gameplay/missions, even the "boring" ones, because the music alone makes up for the long driving sequences.
to summarize the story
first few hours (the beginning) = very atmospheric, believable, felt fresh
the middle like 5 - 7 hours into the game = you really beginn to love the city & main characters, even though it shows it's weaknesses/illogicality here in there
last few chapters & ending = a complete U-turn ... unbelievably over exaggerated, full of cliches, trite, felt videogame'ish/out of this world compared to the strong first few hours and the good middle part, you really notice that the guys from 2k czech ran out of time
So story wise it's really a disappointment for me, unfortunately.
Every 2 years or so comes a game in which I'm really interested, and Mafia 2 is/was one of them. (usually videogames don't get my all hyped up anymore)
My hopes were pretty high since the first one had for videogame back in 2002 a good (videogames unlike) story, even by todays standards. Even though it borrowed from alot movies.
Mafia 2 though is a mixed bag. The gameplay good but the Story lacks substance and structure.
And my god the ending sucked a big one ... you can't even call it an ending. Let's pray that they don't do an UbiSoft like epilogue DLC ending.
The character instruction of the Mafia bosses was piss poor, everything happens way too fast like "who is this again", "why does he wants him dead" and "who was Luca again" (actually, most of them were just mentioned once)
I really loved the gameplay/missions, even the "boring" ones, because the music alone makes up for the long driving sequences.
to summarize the story
first few hours (the beginning) = very atmospheric, believable, felt fresh
the middle like 5 - 7 hours into the game = you really beginn to love the city & main characters, even though it shows it's weaknesses/illogicality here in there
last few chapters & ending = a complete U-turn ... unbelievably over exaggerated, full of cliches, trite, felt videogame'ish/out of this world compared to the strong first few hours and the good middle part, you really notice that the guys from 2k czech ran out of time
So story wise it's really a disappointment for me, unfortunately.
but I liked the stairway to heaven mission ... it was a nice joke for those who played mafia 1
SpacePirate Ridley
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derFeef said:
Can I install it without steam so I can play before friday?
That's definitely for the better. I'm sure they thought about red light violations but decided against it in order to avoid pissing players off (which surely would have happened).Shurs said:
This is a damn shame. I thought the ending and late game missions in the original were incredible.
TheLegendary
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Guess the demo was not optimized. Ran the Benchmark back when the demo released and got around 27 fps for 1900x1200 res with everything the highest (i7 920, 5870, 6 gigs of RAM). Just ran it on the game for shits and giggles and I got a constant 60 fps with dips to around 54 which is what I expected on my computer in the first place.
Might even try and run PhysX on my next playthrough . Damn Nvidia.
Might even try and run PhysX on my next playthrough
. Damn Nvidia.MortalMonkey
Member
I only started playing last night and I'm already halfway through the chapters. Booo! It's a good game, but it's not great by any stretch of the imagination and worth a rent at best.
brain_stew
Member
For anyone that was considering upgrading their GPU for Mafia 2 its worth noting that most GTX 470s are now shipping with a free Steam copy of Mafia 2. They were being sold for ~$350 just a month ago but now you can score one with custom cooling and a free copy of Mafia 2 for $280 after rebate, so effectively $230 if you were planning to buy the game anyway. Fantastic deal.
This card would be my pick:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261073&cm_re=gtx_470-_-14-261-073-_-Product
They're about ~30% faster than a 1GB GTX 460 and also have an extra 280MB of RAM to call on which is bound to help in future. Considering a GTX 460 + a copy of Mafia 2 comes to $280 anyway, if you were going to buy one of them and are interested in the game then you might as well step it up.
This card would be my pick:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261073&cm_re=gtx_470-_-14-261-073-_-Product
They're about ~30% faster than a 1GB GTX 460 and also have an extra 280MB of RAM to call on which is bound to help in future. Considering a GTX 460 + a copy of Mafia 2 comes to $280 anyway, if you were going to buy one of them and are interested in the game then you might as well step it up.
CloakedPuppet
Member
I get a kick out of people who power through a game and then complain about the length and value of it. Kind of reminds me of folks who stare dumbfounded at a cheque after wolfing down a good meal - as if they forgot they had actually eaten. :lol
CloakedPuppet
Member
slamskank said:
I actually didn't even read your post - I was referring to one much earlier in the thread.
cjtiger300 said:
The final PS3 version definitely runs better than the demo. The framerate/tearing is much improved. The demo mission is also a bit different than the mission in the real game.
Also, the game is fairly easy on the Hard difficulty. Except when I had to
fight O'Neil twice in the prison. What a cheap bastard.
Really enjoying the game though!
sweetvar26
Member
Just started Chapter 4 and loving it. Funny scene right now, I was laughing... :lol
I was trying to rob that Jewelery store and a fucking car rams into the store and Vito's buddy is like "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS!!!"
Just completed it. Really enjoyed the story and feel of the missions up until the end. The atmosphere of the game is consistently fantastic, but overall the game does have its flaws.
The gunplay never feels quite right, even when the big hitters are handed to you. I think it can be attributed to lacking sound design and AI hit reaction. The driving is great, but I think some people will dislike how much of it is required.
Activities in the city would have been nice other than robbing stores, and selling cars, and getting in trouble with cops (that's really all there is), but it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. The city in the game seems to only exist to outfit you with what you need for the missions, and to throw in possible consequences for you to lose money, and I never really found that to be a bad thing simply because this game doesn't try to be a sandbox game. It's a very linear narrative focused game SET in an explorable city, not sure how else to describe it. The ending cutscene is the weakest part of the experience.
Mafia II does have some standout missions that really make you feel like a ruthless member of the mob, and live out the lifestyle, but most of the game doesn't reach those high points consistently. The biggest drawback here is the complete lack of replayability out of the box. It seems like the Jimmy's Vendetta DLC is coming by looking at the achievements on Steam and those point to a very "arcadey" free roam type experience, but there's really no excuse for the inability to cruise around the city after completing the story. If you're a fan of the first one, I think you'll enjoy what it has to offer, but for newcomers you really have to try and understand what this game is and isn't before you make the plunge. 7/10
The gunplay never feels quite right, even when the big hitters are handed to you. I think it can be attributed to lacking sound design and AI hit reaction. The driving is great, but I think some people will dislike how much of it is required.
Activities in the city would have been nice other than robbing stores, and selling cars, and getting in trouble with cops (that's really all there is), but it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. The city in the game seems to only exist to outfit you with what you need for the missions, and to throw in possible consequences for you to lose money, and I never really found that to be a bad thing simply because this game doesn't try to be a sandbox game. It's a very linear narrative focused game SET in an explorable city, not sure how else to describe it. The ending cutscene is the weakest part of the experience.
Mafia II does have some standout missions that really make you feel like a ruthless member of the mob, and live out the lifestyle, but most of the game doesn't reach those high points consistently. The biggest drawback here is the complete lack of replayability out of the box. It seems like the Jimmy's Vendetta DLC is coming by looking at the achievements on Steam and those point to a very "arcadey" free roam type experience, but there's really no excuse for the inability to cruise around the city after completing the story. If you're a fan of the first one, I think you'll enjoy what it has to offer, but for newcomers you really have to try and understand what this game is and isn't before you make the plunge. 7/10
About to finish it. If you were in love with the original, this will be your GOTY.
Great characters, great atmosphere, and feels like a genuine Mafia movie made in videogame form. Yes, the story isn't as structured as solidly as the first, but this one is told differently, and I love it for it.
Great characters, great atmosphere, and feels like a genuine Mafia movie made in videogame form. Yes, the story isn't as structured as solidly as the first, but this one is told differently, and I love it for it.
rollingstart
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Two things about the writing in this game. I really like how raw the racism is and it goes a long way to help sell the era. I don't like how the game makes references to future events. Well, it borders on cheesy or lame.
oh, and about the length complaints, I'm not that far into the game but I also think it is ridiculous. The pacing of this game is much quicker than open world games like GTA4, RDR, and the first Mafia. There haven't been scenes where you drive for minutes and just talk to another character. Basically, there isn't a lot of fat.
I liked the bit about describing cartoons you control, but things like 'all your base are belong to use' and 'that's as unlikely as a black guy running for president!' made me shake my head.
oh, and about the length complaints, I'm not that far into the game but I also think it is ridiculous. The pacing of this game is much quicker than open world games like GTA4, RDR, and the first Mafia. There haven't been scenes where you drive for minutes and just talk to another character. Basically, there isn't a lot of fat.
MortalMonkey
Member
Jenga said:
This will be nobody's GOTY, not even close. Even if you loved the first one, this sequel is nothing to write home about.
CloakedPuppet
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MortalMonkey said:
How's that crystal ball working for ya?
SpacePirate Ridley
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MortalMonkey said:
It will probably not be my GOTY, but how the fuck can you say that not even one person will consider it their GOTY? You even have the balls to say it as if you had the undeniable truth.
Leave other people's opinion alone!
If you like organized crime history,movies and games i think you will like this game, though i think being a bit more open and having activity's to do around the gorgeous city would have been huge for this game. There just isn't to much to do but the presentation is top notch.
JumpJeff84
Member
I really liked the demo on PC. I was surprised at how fun the shooting was, and it looked nice. I don't mind that the game is short- I'm really not in the mood for a huge-ass open world game at the moment. If it works as a fun third-person shooter with good presentation and a well done old school mob vibe, it might be just the thing for me.
To those that have played the PC version- if I enjoyed the demo would it be fair to say the rest of the game will be fun as well?
To those that have played the PC version- if I enjoyed the demo would it be fair to say the rest of the game will be fun as well?
LongDongJunon
Member
Does anyone have any solid impressions of The Betrayal of Jimmy DLC?
Does it pretty much take the place of Extreme Free Ride or is it a completely different beast?
Does it pretty much take the place of Extreme Free Ride or is it a completely different beast?
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
Since when is a 9-12 hour game short? That's pretty much average.Whoompthereitis said:
Hmph, so there is actually a bit of an issue with ATI cards. First game in a while that has given me trouble. Basically, in fullscreen mode, there is a very slight stutter effect that occurs most of the time. Turns out it disappears completely in windowed mode.
While this stutter occurs, the framerate is always reading at 60 fps.
Very odd.
While this stutter occurs, the framerate is always reading at 60 fps.
Very odd.
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
Does anyone know where hotrods spawn?
Tried new drivers, same problem. Not using Crossfire.derFeef said:
Fortunately, the solution for me is simple; run in windowed mode and enable overscan on my TV. Completely eliminate the tiny bar at the top of the screen and looks virtually the same as fullscreen.
Shouldn't have to do that, but I'm glad it's that simple.