Mafia II

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Mafia II builds its open-world crime action game structure around Vito Scaletta in the Empire Bay setting, while the principal test comes from third-person cover shooting. Mechanical variety comes from third-person cover shooting, period vehicle driving, and Playboy magazine collectibles, while secondary activities broaden the pace without redefining the genre.

Critical discussion can assess period vehicle driving and Playboy magazine collectibles, without confusing the release with a sequel or remaster. Longer-term analysis can revisit the Windows PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions and Playboy magazine collectibles with original content and later revisions clearly separated.