Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 ou supérieur) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processeur : Pentium D 3 Ghz ou AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ (Dual core) ou supérieur Mémoire vive : 1.5 Go de RAM Disque dur : 8 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : nVidia GeForce 8600 / ATI HD2600 Pro ou meilleure Son : Carte son entièrement compatible DirectX 9.0c Périphériques de jeu : Clavier et souris ou manette de jeu compatible Windows
Recommended: Interface : Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 ou ultérieur) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processeur : Processeur 2.4 GHz Quatre Cœur RAM: 2Go de RAM Disque dur : 10 Go d'espace disque Carte graphique : nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3870 ou meilleure Carte son : Carte son compatible 100% DirectX 9.0c Périphériques : Clavier et souris ou manette de jeu compatible Windows
Mafia II (Classic)
The narrative pulls players through a gritty underworld, even as technical hiccups linger. Across 58,358 Steam reviews the game sits at a Very Positive 94% positive rating, yet the post‑release sample of 500 reviews shows a dip to 87% positive.
What it's about: Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 52 | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| Gameplay | 51 | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| Performance | 23 | 6 | 1 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Value for money | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.7 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €5.99 (Jun 16, 2015)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 67 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Story dominates praise with 46 positive mentions out of 52 total.
- Gameplay receives strong approval: 43 positive mentions out of 51.
- Audio is universally praised, 12 positive mentions out of 12.
- Graphics earn 13 positive mentions out of 17, indicating solid visual appreciation.
Weaknesses
- Performance suffers: 16 negative mentions out of 23 total.
- Bugs are a major complaint, with 9 negative mentions out of 10.
- Price is viewed negatively, 4 negative mentions out of 4.
- User interface draws criticism, 2 negative mentions out of 2.
Who is it for?
Players who value a strong, cinematic story and classic action gameplay will find much to love, provided they can tolerate occasional frame‑rate drops and bugs. Those seeking a flawless technical experience may be disappointed.
Is Mafia II (Classic) worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 58,358 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Mafia II (Classic) delivers a compelling narrative and solid core gameplay that resonate with fans of story‑driven action. However, persistent performance issues and bugs temper the overall experience, making it a recommendable title mainly for those willing to overlook technical shortcomings.
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