The original Mafia is being remade from the ground up on current-gen consoles, and going by the most recent gameplay footage, it's looking pretty good. Titled Mafia: Definitive Edition, there has been some concern among existing fans that the remake might be adopting the open world formula of something like Mafia III, but director Haden Blackman reassures GameSpot that this isn't the case.
When asked whether there was a temptation to add new open world elements to the remake, Blackman replies: "Honestly, not really. We wanted to keep true to the spirit of the original, which is this kind of linear, mission-based narrative-driven experience. That's really what we've stuck to, but with that said, though, there are some opportunities for exploration."
In other words, this is still the Mafia that you may remember -- it's just rebuilt. Blackman adds: "We treat the city as a character in its own right for all the Mafia games, but it really does serve as a kind of a backdrop to these missions. So it's more accurate to the original in that way, but I think for the fans who know the franchise, there's going to be many references in the narrative itself that they'll be able to point to. But like in the original, you can still play in Free Ride and the Test Drive modes, but now with the various new vehicles."
Are you glad to hear that Mafia: Definitive Edition is staying true to its roots? Shut up and drive in the comments section below.
[source gamespot.com]
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Yes!
The video they put out was very promising, especially hearing the guy speak about it. Sounded really genuine.
I hope they've done it justice as the original game had some really great moments.
Good. All the open world games are getting tiresome.
A game with a decent story should keep it more linear to keep the focus on the story, rather than filling the game with non-relevant side stuff.
Never played it but can anyone tell me if they think just this one Mafia game is worthwhile? I’m likely to get it but not interested in the sequels too much. To clarify my taste, I enjoy the Yakuza series, but disdain Grand Theft Auto.
Cool! I like that you can still use the free ride mode but the story takes its own path.
@Timproost. No they not getting tired.you are still playing them so stop it.i never get tired of open world games.i been gaming since 1981.i play them all.open world games is legendary fun..why are you still gaming if you tired of them.most of the games are open world.ghost of tshushima is one of the best games ever.and thats a open world game.word up son
This looks fantastic. To bad Hanger 13 wasnt the ones doing the work on Mafia 2.
@playstation1995
Well said man.
It's kinda a cool thing to say these days that open world sucks. Story driven games like Days Gone and GoT proved they can be great.
@playstation1995
Chill out, not saying they can't be good. I'm just saying it's getting a bit tiresome having games focusing on filler content rather than a main storyline. I prefer a bit more linearity, and that's not a crime. If you are not getting a bit bored of the same open world formula, well then that's good for you.
@JJ2. Days gone is a amazing game.bend studio is awsome.they made syphon dilter.my favorite playstation 1 games ever.open world is legendary.if someone dont like them stop playing video games .word up son
I don’t think I played one. Two was 100% open world - is it not like that then? A living breathing city is needed in a game like this.
Would love a remaster/remake of Godfather a much overlooked classic
It will be like 20 years since I've played this one. Loved it. Omerta all over again.
Er, last time I checked, Mafia was already open-world. The city's one big map not counting a handful of loading screens here and there. It's just that idle free-roam with side activities and plot missions reside in separate modes (except for the car theft side quests IIRC), which is pretty much like L.A. Noire later did it, too. Although in both games nothing technically prevents you from leisurely driving/walking around unless the current mission [segment] is on a time limit.
After playing Mafia 2 remastered il think il wait for reviews before I preorder hope it isn't a buggy glitchy mess.
@Stocksy Whatever happened to the Godfather game series? They never made a 3rd game, or remastered/ported them over to PS4.
Did the developer go bankrupt?
@SincereMan wow that’s a great summary. Thanks, dude!
It is so annoying that everybody seems to think that just because a game is open world, but it will have tons of annoying fetch quests. Or that it will be identical Mission wisest every other open world game..
It would not be hard to make an open world game, where you could go anywhere you want it for the most part which would make it open world, but still have a linear story where it brought you through everything and some cool side quests and stuff without being overly fetchy and wild... After all THE ONLY THING "Open world" means is you're free to explore and not stuck where the story wants you...
"In video games, an open world is a game mechanic of using a virtual world that the player can explore and approach objectives freely, as opposed to a world with more linear and structured gameplay." - Google definition
There's a big difference between a properly done open world game in a ***** open world game with stupid press that they had to do as filler because they couldn't otherwise create a good game
An Open world would make Mafia DE AWESOME. I want the game.. I hope they didn't ruin it by going linear.. Linear sucks with 3rd person, action, adventure, dramas... Eww
If they know what's best for their ratings, it will be as open as possible..
@playstation1995 if you ask the correct questions, you'll realize nearly all people have no idea what open world actually means..
A game could be open world so you can explore and enjoy the amazing virtual world that was created for you, without having tons of annoying fetch quests that other stupid stuff like a lot of the games that are open world.
You can Explore AN OPEN WORLD and then go back to where the compass (example) points you and continue on your "close to linear Story spot for that point in the game"
A linear game means you can ONLY go where the story wants you... That's it
"In video games, an open world is a game mechanic of using a virtual world that the player can explore and approach objectives freely, as opposed to a world with more linear and structured gameplay."
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