Game Information

Game Title: Mafia: The Old Country

Platforms:

  • PC (Aug 8, 2025)
  • PlayStation 5 (Aug 8, 2025)
  • Xbox Series X/S (Aug 8, 2025)

Trailers:

Developer: Hangar 13

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 73 average - 81% recommended - 16 reviews

Critic Reviews

CNET - Oscar Gonzalez - Unscored

I would have liked to see Mafia: The Old Country give me more to sink my teeth into. This is not about length, which comes in at around 12–15 hours to complete, but more about having some meat on the bone. If it's about giving me a cinematic drama to play before me, then really give it to me instead of a very typical love story up until the last hour or so. My hopes were high for Mafia: The Old Country, and the game didn't satisfy.

Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.4 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country delivers the story-driven, cinematic experience Hangar 13 strived for. Despite, some gameplay and stability issues the engaging narrative kept us playing through the whole story. The only thing missing is more replayability.

Checkpoint Gaming - Omi Koulas - 8.5 / 10

At first, Mafia: The Old Country swept me up straight away. Its stunning world, compelling story, and rich sense of place felt like an Italian holiday. As I played on, the simplicity of its combat and stealth stood out more, but that's not what I valued most. Not the most inventive action game, but one of the most immersive you'll play this year. This is a leaner and more focused Mafia game that trades scale for storytelling and worldbuilding, and in doing so, delivers something quietly special.

DualShockers - Usama Mehmood - 8.5 / 10

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GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 81%

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GRYOnline.pl - Michał Grygorcewicz - Polish - 8 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country is not trying to be a GTA clone, but instead sets a smaller scale and focuses fully on what is most important to the series. An atmospheric, dark and tight story set in a memorable location, together with solid gameplay mechanics and fluid performance, is exactly what the series needed to get back on track.

GameSpot - Jake Dekker - 6 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country uses its stunning setting to tell a familiar story about loyalty and family that's propped up by its cast of characters.

Gamepressure - Maciej Bogusz - 8 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country is a solid return to the series’ roots. Despite a few minor flaws, it delivers an engaging story that’s well worth experiencing. The game also packs in plenty of fan-service moments that longtime Mafia fans will definitely appreciate.

GamingBolt - Rashid Sayed - 8 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country is a worthy addition to the long-running crime franchise. It excels with a strong cast, high production values, and a story you'll genuinely care about, all supported by simple yet effective combat systems. However, its lower price point likely limited its overall scope, which in turn impacts its replay value. But if you're someone who wants games to respect your time and are tired of overly long, bloated open world experiences, Mafia: The Old Country is absolutely worth your attention.

IGN Spain - Mario Sánchez - Spanish - 0.8 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country is a solid entry that takes the franchise to 1900s Sicily to explore the origins of the mafia. It stands out for its emotional and believable narrative, as well as its well-crafted historical setting. Moreover, the story doesn't overshadow the gameplay, which is varied and thoughtfully designed.

INVEN - Suhho Yoon - Korean - 8 / 10

The Mafia series returns with a classic, story-driven action-adventure that dives deep into the origins of the organization—and the series itself. With a dense, cinematic narrative and a faithful recreation of Sicily, the game delivers a grounded experience that feels both timeless and fresh. The detailed visuals and authentic sound design make it hard not to dream of traveling to Sicily yourself.

PPE.pl - Mateusz Wróbel - Polish - 8.5 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country may not be the best installment in the series, but it is definitely one that should be played by fans of the first two installments of the franchise, as well as people who like gangster adventures full of twists and turns and a plot that keeps you in suspense until the end credits.

SECTOR.sk - Peter Dragula - Slovak - 9.5 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country continues in the story-driven style of Mafia 1 and 2, but serves as a prequel set in early 1900s Sicily. It follows the rise of Enzo within a local crime family, with a focus on narrative, grounded combat, and atmospheric world-building.

Stevivor - Hamish Lindsay - 5 / 10

Mafia The Old Country, visually, is a stunning success. Unfortunately… gameplay is best described as mediocre; serviceable, if not particularly enjoyable. Its story is a tragedy -- dull, linear, and so full of tropes that nothing feels new or fresh. Characters are flat cliches, generic representations of genre stereotypes, and nothing more.

Wccftech - Alessio Palumbo - 8 / 10

Mafia: The Old Country aims squarely at being a narrative experience, and largely succeeds in that while also providing solid gameplay. It is a bit of a shame that we don't get to truly explore Sicily in this game, but if you're into Mafia narratives, this is among the best you can find in games, and the entry price isn't that high either.

XGN.nl - Ralph Beentjes - Dutch - 8 / 10

Hangar 13 didn't reinvent the wheel with Mafia: The Old Country. Instead it goes back to the roots of the franchise and of the mafia, with a cinematic adventure in Sicily. The story and gameplay all feel familiair, but the execution is strong, partly due to the strong cast and memorable characters. The game does suffer from some glitches, but that doesn't ruin the fun. The Old Country feels like an 11-hour long mobster movie, with excellent pacing.