From the developers of
Mafia comes
Mafia II, a look
into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mob. Powered by a
next-generation engine built specifically for
Mafia II, players
experience new depth and dimension to gunfights, hand-to-hand combat
and vehicular exploration.
The Story:
Born the
son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is
trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Looking to escape the
life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the
lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring.
A
petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend,
Joe, will descend into the world of Organized Crime. Together, they will
work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on
the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.
Features:
- Gangster-Movie Experience: Through strong, authentic
characterization and compelling narrative, the mature storyline will
make you understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mob
- Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in car-to-car gunfights,
hand-to-hand combat and gunplay, forming an intense and exciting
experience
- All-New Engine Powers the Next Generation of Mob
Videogames: 2K Czech's next-generation engine, allows gamers to travel
from outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors without the
need for loading times
- Authentic Script From the Writer of Mafia
I: The writing team from Mafia I returns to deliver
another powerhouse script that portrays a tale of survival, camaraderie
and the pitfalls of pursuing the American Dream
- Music as
Environment: Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia
II features tracks from some of the era's most influential artists
Plenty of video games feature gangsters and organised
crime, but this long-awaited sequel sees a return for the only game
that ever took the subject seriously. The complex and gritty story is
set between 1945 and 1955 in the fictional Empire Bay, as Sicilian
immigrants vie for control of the city's criminal underground.

Make good use of cover
or you won't be a made man for long |
Shoot-outs with the
police are inevitable at some point |
The cars might be old but
the chases are right up to date |
Empire City
really does feel like a living, breathing city |
Even with such an engaging story there's still a
giant open world city to explore at your leisure, as you help create
a crime empire that mirrors your own in-game personality. Whether
you take a violent or diplomatic approach in encounters the game
won't judge you - although any action could come back to haunt you in
the end.
With stunning graphics and superb driving and gunplay
this takes the best of existing video game crime thrillers and gives
it a new more realistic twist. Whether you're in it just for the
action, the story and characters, or both this sequel will make you a
made man.
Key Features
- Goodfellas: The most realistic mafia game ever made, with
believable characters, a detailed storyline and complex moral
choices with no right or wrong.
- Race driver:
Greatly improved car handling ensures epic chases, as you get
behind the wheel of the best cars from the era, as well as over 50
other vehicles.
- Gun for hire: Intense gunfights uses a
dynamic new cover system and a variety of World War II-era machine
guns and other weapons.
- Rough guide: Explore the 10
square miles of the city of Empire Bay, filled with ordinary people
going about their business - as well as rival mobs and corrupt
police.
- As time goes by: The authentic soundtrack
changes as the years go by, as do the makes of the car and even the
skyline of the city.
About the
Developer: 2K Czech
Founded as Illusion Softworks in
1997, this Czech studio's first game was Hidden & Dangerous - one
of the first serious World War II titles. As well as Vietnam War series
Purple Haze the team is best known for the well-received Mafia. They
were acquired by Take-Two Interactive in 2008.