Mafia: The Old Country’s Bold Break from Open Worlds – Risk or Reward?
In contrast to its predecessors, the standout difference in Mafia: The Old Country lies in its absence of an open-world setting. For longtime fans accustomed to the series, this change might not be a significant drawback, considering that past Mafia games were criticized for their lackluster and monotonous sandbox design. While they pale in comparison to games like Grand Theft Auto or even Ubisoft’s open-world titles, which, despite their flaws, offer activities to keep players engaged, Mafia: The Old Country opts for a linear, narrative-focused approach. However, this doesn’t imply that Hangar 13 is abandoning an innovative open-world formula altogether; it merely suggests that the game’s quality isn’t definitively positive or negative in this regard.