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.
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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.
💶 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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