Compilation of notes of Mafia: The Old Country at international level

The new title from Hangar 13 premieres with notable and outstanding reviews in international media, including an excellent note from Generación Xbox.

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The highly anticipated return of the Mafia saga is here, and it’s left no one indifferent. Just hours after its official release, Mafia: The Old Country has already accumulated dozens of reviews and first impressions globally, with an overall average score hovering around the high end of the scale in most media outlets.

With a more cinematic approach and an atmosphere centered around early 20th-century Sicily, this installment presents itself as a prequel that bets on linearity and narrative, moving away from the traditional open world to reinforce immersion. Many highlight the more mature and focused tone, and although not everyone agrees on their assessments, the overall criticism is being favorable.

Media and Scores for Mafia: The Old Country

Here are some of the most notable reviews so far:

• Generación Xbox – 90

• Areajugones – 90

• IGN Deutschland – 90

• PC Games – 90

• Press Start Australia – 87

• The New York Times – 85

• GamingTrend – 85

• Checkpoint Gaming – 85

• DualShockers – 83

• Player 2 – 81

• GAMES.CH – 80

• Critical Hits – 80

• Gamepressure – 80

• Gamesurf – 80

• GRYOnline.pl – 80

• IGN France – 80

• PCGamesN – 80

• Wccftech – 80

• XGN – 80

• VGC – 80

• Games.cz – 80

• Eurogamer Germany – 80

• GameStar – 75

• Everyeye.it – 75

• Multiplayer.it – 70

• Gamekult – 70

• GAMINGbible – 70

• Meristation – 63

• Power Unlimited – 60

• Digital Trends – 60

• Game Informer – 60

• Gamereactor UK – 60

• Screen Rant – 60

• GameSpot – 50

• Stevivor – 50

• Game Rant – 50

As can be seen, most media outlets agree on giving the title scores between 80 and 90, highlighting its atmosphere, script, and artistic direction, although some point out certain limitations in gameplay or linear structure.

At Generación Xbox, we believe the game delivers on its promises: a solid experience for fans of the saga, mature, well-directed, and straightforward. You can read our full review through the following link.