The story is the undeniable backbone, drawing praise from 87 positive mentions out of 118. Yet, performance issues and technical hiccups cast a long shadow, with 18 negative mentions out of 22. Most players who push past the 10-hour mark come away hooked, as 78% of them rate it positively.
What it's about: Découvrez les origines du crime organisé dans Mafia: The Old Country, une authentique histoire de la pègre dans la Sicile des années 1900. Tentez de survivre dans la peau d’Enzo Favara et prouvez votre valeur dans ce jeu d’action-aventure à la troisième personne.
In-game
« The game is gorgeous but is ridiculously short. I don't regret buying it, but it was definitely not worth $50. You're not missing out on anything special whatsoever by waiting to pick this up when it goes on sale. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 10 h played13953« The game is bellissimo. If you're a mafia fan or have enjoyed previous mafia games this game is for you. This is as authentic as it gets!! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 23 h played11322« Heavily story-focused, with no side activities. Is that a bad thing? Not really. Few bugs here and there, but I enjoyed the time I spent in this rendition of 1900s Sicily. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 12 h played7211« 8/10, VERY good story, amazing graphics & I actually like the gun play etc. It has a few issues & bug, which I am sure they will fix. Other than that, really enjoyed it. Certainly better than the Mafia 3 for me. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 15 h played4221« It's ok. It's by far the worst Mafia game. Bad writing. Annoying gameplay. Stupid dialogues. Unlikeable characters. Art is great. Beatable in 13 hours. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 12 h played11« Game was a bit short and quite repetitive,but it had quite a nice story although very predictable so after long a thinking i give 6/10 »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played41
« Remember how Mafia 3's gameplay was super repetitive? They fixed it by taking out all the gameplay. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 5 h played28644« The game has stunning graphics but Honestly it felt like buying a 70 dollar movie and pressing a couple of buttons to watch it. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played61« Big fan of mafia franchise, but this.. this is not it.. I been playing for 5h straight and I feel like I'm still on tutorial, that's just how the game feels. It's so boring.. »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 5 h played41« story is fine, boring to play, buying thins like cars or weapons is useless. Feels like a $30 game, worth getting for a discount. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played1« The worst of all Mafia games. It's not worth that money. Wait until it's for less than 10$, play it to see for yourself and forget it. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 14 h played22« Masterpiece with amazing story, beautiful graphics and great gameplay »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 88 h played11
In players' words
« The game is gorgeous but is ridiculously short. I don't regret buying it, but it was definitely not worth $50. You're not missing out on anything special whatsoever by waiting to pick this up when it goes on sale. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 10 h played13953« Remember how Mafia 3's gameplay was super repetitive? They fixed it by taking out all the gameplay. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 5 h played28644« The game is bellissimo. If you're a mafia fan or have enjoyed previous mafia games this game is for you. This is as authentic as it gets!! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 23 h played11322« The game has stunning graphics but Honestly it felt like buying a 70 dollar movie and pressing a couple of buttons to watch it. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played61« Heavily story-focused, with no side activities. Is that a bad thing? Not really. Few bugs here and there, but I enjoyed the time I spent in this rendition of 1900s Sicily. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 12 h played7211« Big fan of mafia franchise, but this.. this is not it.. I been playing for 5h straight and I feel like I'm still on tutorial, that's just how the game feels. It's so boring.. »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 5 h played41« 8/10, VERY good story, amazing graphics & I actually like the gun play etc. It has a few issues & bug, which I am sure they will fix. Other than that, really enjoyed it. Certainly better than the Mafia 3 for me. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 15 h played4221« story is fine, boring to play, buying thins like cars or weapons is useless. Feels like a $30 game, worth getting for a discount. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played1« It's ok. It's by far the worst Mafia game. Bad writing. Annoying gameplay. Stupid dialogues. Unlikeable characters. Art is great. Beatable in 13 hours. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 12 h played11« The worst of all Mafia games. It's not worth that money. Wait until it's for less than 10$, play it to see for yourself and forget it. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 14 h played22« Game was a bit short and quite repetitive,but it had quite a nice story although very predictable so after long a thinking i give 6/10 »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 15 h played41« Masterpiece with amazing story, beautiful graphics and great gameplay »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 88 h played11
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
74 % pos · n=118
Gameplay
49 % pos · n=74
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=32
Performance
14 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
19 % pos · n=16
Value for money
0 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
12 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
118
87
2
29
Gameplay
74
36
6
32
Graphics / art
32
24
1
7
Performance
22
3
1
18
Content / longevity
16
3
1
12
Value for money
11
0
0
11
Stability / bugs
8
1
0
7
Audio / music
5
5
0
0
Interface / UX
4
0
0
4
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
<2h
0 % (n=7)
2-10h
53 % (n=38)
10-25h
78 % (n=316)
>25h
82 % (n=39)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+28 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 08, 2025 · All-time low: €29.99 (Aug 15, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1,1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,5 % of players.
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A gripping narrative drives the experience: 87 positive mentions out of 118 reviews highlight the story as the game's strongest asset.
Graphics receive near-universal acclaim, with 24 positive mentions out of 32 praising the visuals.
Long-term engagement pays off—players who exceed 25 hours mark an 82% positive sentiment.
The audio design is flawlessly received, with all 5 mentions describing it positively.
Weaknesses
Performance grinds the experience to a halt for some: 18 negative mentions out of 22 flag technical struggles.
Content leaves players wanting more, with 12 negative mentions out of 16 calling it lacking.
The price tag frustrates buyers, with 11 negative mentions out of 11 criticizing its cost.
Bugs and technical problems disrupt immersion, noted in 7 negative mentions out of 8.
Who is it for?
Fans of deep, cinematic narratives will find their match here, especially those willing to overlook technical bumps. Completionists chasing a polished 25+ hour journey will get the most reward.
Is Mafia: The Old Country worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 73% of 28,545 Steam reviews are positive (player score 74/100). Most-praised strength: A gripping narrative drives the experience. Current price: 29,99€ (40% off).
Verdict
Mafia: The Old Country delivers a story-driven experience that resonates, but its technical shortcomings and content gaps prevent it from being a flawless package. For those who prioritize narrative over polish, it’s a worthwhile investment—with patience.
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