
Mafia II: Definitive Edition launched on PlayStation 4 yesterday (at the time of writing) and... Well, let's just say that it leaves a lot to be desired. This is a remaster of Mafia II, which launched on PS3 all the way back in 2010. It's the same game, but it's been given a bit of a visual overhaul. Better textures, lighting, performance -- all the stuff you'd expect from a modern remaster.
However, a number of issues are currently holding the re-release back, to the point where hordes of fans are expressing their disappointment on forums and social media. Simply put, Mafia II: Definitive Edition is rough on PS4. It's certainly not unplayable or broken, but it has problems that really shouldn't be there.
For starters, an unstable frame rate stops the return of Vito Scaletta from being as smooth as it should be. On PS4 Pro, the title appears to aim for 60 frames per second, but it never stays there for very long. There are also reports of consistent stuttering, especially during some main missions.
And then there are the bugs. Some players say that they've had to restart entire missions because button prompts and other interactions simply don't appear. Others say they've had Vito get stuck in the environment, forcing them to reload on multiple occasions.
There are even audio issues. Numerous gameplay clips already on YouTube highlight incredibly loud cutscenes, while the gameplay itself is relatively quiet. And during certain scenes, the audio mixing appears to be all over the place.
In short, this isn't the remaster that many were hoping for. With any luck, these problems will be patched sooner rather than later.
[source reddit.com, via reddit.com, youtube.com]
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I’d expect these issues to get patched but given the very quick release, it looks like it’s been rushed a bit.
I was almost buying this. Now its finally shown up on uk ps store. Will wait for a patch or 5
I had a bad feeling when I saw the price and decided to hold off. I'm glad I did.
Wonder who 2K used for this...its hardly like they'd ever rush out a buggy rushed game cough,WWE cough...
Lets hope it gets patched,but given the Take Two overlords won't even spring for GTA music licenses to get renewed I'm not holding my breath!
Knee-deep in Gears Tactics on PC so not had a chance to see how my updated version looks and runs there (Have Mafia 2 on PC and Mafia 3 on PS4)
My rig will probably just brute force pass the frame rate issues in the end. But It is also "Mixed" reviews on Steam, looks like buggy in general
Basically, release now and patch as the money comes in seems to be how it works these days.
For a grand cost of £0.00 I'm not complaining! I'm waiting for patches whilst I play through Borderlands 3 which is absolutely amazing.
I still have the ps3 version so I will wait til August when the remake of the original releases. Hopefully all the problems will be sorted out by then and it will also be cheaper.
I’ve done quite a few hours on this yesterday and today on my PS4 Pro, I haven’t encountered any issues mentioned and certainly not noticed any FPS drops. I’m enjoying playing it again as it’s a quality game.
Only thing I noticed is kinda stutters but in all honesty hardly any at all. The other thing is it has the symbol in the top right constantly saying 2k account linked and it won't go, its not much of a hinder but I cant see the icon on the screen behind it but apart from that its been fine so far.
Ugh. This series has so much potential but it always feels like they're trying to butcher it themselves.
And people are paying full price for the trilogy while having no idea how the 1st game is going to look & run.
There is no game play for it so that should be a big of enough concern.
@YeoSprings
The original was awesome back in the day on PC. I'd have been happy with an overhaul, like improved draw distance, proper 16:9 aspect ratio, som better textures and bla bla bla. I have a hard time seeing them mess this up. I might bet well end up disappointed, but I'm not worried
The only problem ive had so far is that it crashes when you try to change the licence plate on the stolen car at the body shop?
Oh wow just looked at the reddit and some of the glitches are just laughably bad.
Massive shame.
I watched some videos and screenshots and felt like I'm not interested anymore. I'm better off maybe repurchasing Mafia 3 instead.
I would imagine it'll be patched, I'll probably wait to buy this as one package by than it'll likely be patched.
@johnny30 that price put me off I was thinking £15.
This is why in todays gaming world, buying day 1 is almost always a bad idea.
@David187 yeah but probably need to make money off it. I already have mafia 2 on steam and it runs better.
I can confirm that I experienced all those issues myself, which really sucks cos I'm enjoying the game. The story is interesting and the characters make me feel engaged, but sometimes framerate falls to a crawl. Shame.
That will teach me not to buy on day one;)
I am waiting for trilogy physical release so i hope they will put some updates out till then.
I was beginning to think it was just me! I'm guessing the Xbox version doesn't suffer then? I wanted the old Mafia games on my PS4, trophies and all, as I've previously owned them on Xbox and PC and was pretty horrified by the very noticeable fps drops if you move the camera more than 2 degrees!
The Xbox 360 version HD upscale on Xbox One that I have plays flawlessly, albeit at 30fps, so I'm doubly disappointed in this! I hope it gets patched soon cos the fps dips are very off-putting during gameplay!
Another rush job, pass.
I’ve had nothing but buggy messes with this game check out this video for examples https://youtu.be/SKnmUVu9fPo
This is where we vote with our wallets. These lazy publishers will never learn otherwise.
This is why I'll be waiting until Black Friday/Holiday 2020 sales, besides the games probably being alot cheaper by then.
If they don't patch out most of the bugs/glitches, will be avoiding PS4 release.
game looks poor and unchanged. avoid this trap and wait for mafia 1
It's been ported by d3t, the same company responsible for the still buggy glitchy mess that is the Shenmue 1 + 2 HD ports, so I was expecting this to be bad, unfortunately.
Hopefully Mafia Definitive Edition fares better, as that's being handled by Hangar 13 themselves, on the Mafia III engine.
@grant4evergamer not found. 😆
Played the first few missions on PS4 and can confirm the game is near unplayable. Everyone saying they haven’t encountered any of the mentioned issues is either full of s$&! or must be playing the game with their eyes closed. How a last gen game (that really doesn’t look all that great even after a remaster) can’t hold a steady 60fps is beyond me. I’m parking this until it’s patched and fixed.
@Flaming_Kaiser always the way with these links I edited it works now for now here it is again just in case https://youtu.be/SKnmUVu9fPo
Now i'm worried about the remake of the first game.
What's the deal with the file size of 51GB for Mafia 2? Why is it so large for just a graphics upgrade from PS3 720p to PS4 1080p. On PS3 the combine file size of game and the 3 dlc may be 12-14GB tops. Then consider that the current file size of SKYRIM on my PRO is 27.24GB.
I'll wait for an inevitable price drop tbf Mafia 2 is one of my favourites but I can wait for this
Glad I got it free on the Malaysian store lol been playing it and it does run awfully. Besides, the AI is extremely dumb. Sometimes the enemies won't attack me or move even. Dunno if that was in the original game
Yeah where's all the DLC cars like the Jeep and Walter hot rod how about the DLC outfits like the greasers Man I really like that Letterman jacket but besides that they aren't even in the remake game I can't believe they would just replace all that and just put Lincoln clays stuff there instead
@BBIAJ I played Shenmue 1 and 2 HD and didn't come across a single glitch or bug 🤷♂️
Good lord it's 60 bucks for 3 frigging games you tight arses. It's not that bad I've had frame dips but this game looks dang good. Plus I'll get 1 when it comes out and all I see is bitchin about 60 for 3 games. No dang wonder the video game industry is finding ways to choke us with monetization. Balls if you want to support a game buy it at price if you don't ie me and Tlou2 buy it from a certain local company used. But this I'll wait for the sale mentality is gonna kill the business.
@Alex79uk You can't have played the DC originals then, because the music, in Shenmue 2 especially, is absolutely atrocious.
@BBIAJ No you're right, other than a quick go round my friends house I never really played the original so don't have anything to compare it to. Fair point.
@Darthrau I don't think it's about being a tight ass. If a game is broken it doesn't matter if I paid £60 or £5, I'd still feel ripped off. Broken game is broken.
@Bearbarker1 there in the garage and wardrobe.they don’t come in until Vito leaves the prison
Hi, I'm playing Mafia on PS4 and I have a problem when I finish the first chapter, so I get a warning that I can't play anymore because the installation is not complete. I don't know how to proceed.
@grant4evergamer The grass is really bad. 😆
@Madddogg1123
I had the same issue the first day I tried to play it. After three tries, I gave up. Finally the game “re-installed” on my PS4, and now I was able to get past the first mission. Although, now I’m stuck having a “2K Account Linked” notice that’s stuck in the upper right corner of the screen and won’t go away.
@Alex79uk I guess my definition of broken is different the game has some issues for a ps3 port yeah but unplayable it is not. I'm not trying to sound like a butt here but we do hear how ps3 games are hard to port. This one does have what techniquely 3 issues it's either 30 bucks alone or 60 combined with a totally remade Mafia. Honestly with the trilogy price I kind of consider 2 and 3 as pre order bonus buys.
@dd35beatlesfan1 if you wait a little bit( 10/15 seconds) before starting your game that doesn't happen. I think that's another bug but if it happens just go to main menu and reenter.
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