60
Its stealth is too repetitive, its gunfights too familiar, and its driving too boring to support anything else that’s going on. Despite how clever it manages to be in portraying the conquest and control of a criminal enterprise, the nuts-and-bolts missions feel like busywork, and it never fully explores the most interesting aspects of its setting. It’s better than Mafia II, but that’s damning it with faint praise.
60
This is a game whose best moments are diluted by a torrent of filler, whose beauty is obscured by its technical shortcomings, and whose obvious potential is squandered by a lack of polish. That weird orange sky is, alas, the least of its problems. [Christmas 2016, p.110]
70
It could have been a really great sandbox for one evening. It’s a shame the developers decided to extend it by over a dozen completely redundant hours, because they had fresh ideas for around one fifth of the campaign and made the rest of the game repetitive as hell. [12/2016, p.48]
7
MAFIA 3 (2016)
Jugabilidad 8.5
Gráficos 8.2
Rendimiento 0
Sonido 6.9
Música 10
Diseño de niveles 9.6
IA 5
Inicio 8
Desarrollo 6 Desenlace 8.3
Historia 7.4
Total juego: 7
7
"Mafia III" is a pretty standard GTA clone. It has a good atmosphere and the story is like a cross between "American Gangster" and "Dead Presidents". The game's developer really nailed the vibe of the late 60's and put together a great licensed soundtrack. But the gameplay eventually gets repetitive. It can be fun, but there's nothing in it that "Grand Theft Auto III" didn't do better 15 years earlier. I'd rate it with a 7 out of 10.
5
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Mafia III
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Oct 7, 2016
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68
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5.4
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Oct 18, 2016
90
It’s refreshing to see a game tackle hard issues so earnestly, and I can honestly say this is a story which will stay with me long after playing.
Oct 11, 2016
80
Mafia III has so many technical issues that it's really hard to ignore them. But the game is something you should try because of the way Hangar 13 has dealt with the racism issue. Everyone should play this game and learn the hard way how terrible racism can be.
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Dec 28, 2025
10
My Review – Mafia III – 10/10
I gave Mafia III a 10 out of 10 because of its powerful story, bold themes, and unforgettable main character. Lincoln Clay is one of the strongest protagonists in the series, and the game isn’t afraid to tackle dark, serious topics in a meaningful way.
The atmosphere, music, and setting are incredible, and the combat feels brutal and satisfying. While the structure can feel repetitive at times, the story and presentation more than make up for it.
This is why Mafia III is a 10/10.
Jul 2, 2025
10
I really dont get why mafia 3 got so much hate when it came out. For me it was honestly one of the best gaming experiences Ive had. It has such a unique vibe. Its not just another crime game it actually says something about the time period and the world. Sure the gameplay is repetitive sometimes but honestly its a great game in my opinion.
Oct 25, 2016
71
It's unfortunate that the Mafia III gameplay isn't anywhere near as compelling as the storytelling. An ingenious mix of setting and characters has been established to generate a believable spin on organized crime, but the game mechanics are nowhere near as impressive in either design or execution.
Oct 12, 2016
70
Mafia 3 is a great storytelling about revenge, hatred and discrimination. The setting is convincing and the game offers a lot of fun, but the open world gameplay gets repetitive very quickly with only a few missions that are actually excellent.
Oct 19, 2016
65
Mafia III as a narrative alone is a commendable effort, and is unlikely to be forgotten for that very reason. It takes a hard look at a life many of us have never led, and challenges players with an experience most could never truly know. Ultimately though, even the strongest of stories can't save Mafia III from falling prey to genre conventions, and too many at that.
Oct 15, 2016
60
It masterfully hits the target in terms of its characters, story, and setting, lulling you into a misplaced belief you're playing something really special. Unfortunately, once the grind of taking over territory kicks in, and the lack of originality in much of its mission design is laid bare, it almost completely ruins the experience. It's fortunate then, that the excellent gunplay, the occasional enjoyable story mission, and the spot-on presentation provides just enough of an incentive to see things through to its bloody conclusion.
Oct 18, 2016
50
Like the era it paints, Mafia III feels like a relic. It's dated, has obvious flaws, and doesn't hold up particularly well when compared to a lot of modern works.
Nov 4, 2024
10
Ich liebe die Mafia Reihe. Teil 3 ist mein Lieblingsteil. Spiele auf PS5 und im Jahre 2024 ist es noch besser wie zum Release. Ein wirklich tolles Spiel.
Feb 25, 2026
7
MAFIA 3 (2016)
Jugabilidad 8.5
Gráficos 8.2
Rendimiento 0
Sonido 6.9
Música 10
Diseño de niveles 9.6
IA 5
Inicio 8
Desarrollo 6 Desenlace 8.3
Historia 7.4
Total juego: 7
Feb 14, 2026
7
"Mafia III" is a pretty standard GTA clone. It has a good atmosphere and the story is like a cross between "American Gangster" and "Dead Presidents". The game's developer really nailed the vibe of the late 60's and put together a great licensed soundtrack. But the gameplay eventually gets repetitive. It can be fun, but there's nothing in it that "Grand Theft Auto III" didn't do better 15 years earlier. I'd rate it with a 7 out of 10.
Nov 23, 2025
4
Very boring gameplay. Story way way below the first Mafia game or Mafia 2. A lot of virtue signaling and "modern day" tropes (white men bad, black people good; white men weak, women strong; white people smuggling drugs bad, blackpeople smuggling drugs and arms - necessary). Waste of time and money.
Oct 12, 2025
4
Une de mes plus grosses déceptions. Et pourtant tout partait d'une intro qui est à la hauteur des plus grandes intros de jeux vidéos. Passé ça, la **** froide. On enchaine des nettoyages de lieux,boîte, parking, dock, rien de plus et on les refait parfois plusieurs fois pour aucune raison valable. Tout ça pour faire sortir un boss de son trou. Entre tout ça, des cinématiques qui font avancer l'histoire, qui est pourtant super intéressante à suivre. La ville de new bordeaux méritait quelque chose de mieux, car la conduite, les gunfights et la BO sont vraiment les gros points fortsdu jeu. Un des gros raté des dernières années.
SummaryIn 1968, after years in Vietnam, Lincoln Clay knows this truth: Family isn't who you're born with, it's who you are willing to die for. Now back home, in a new New Orleans, Lincoln is dedicated to rebuilding his life, but established ties keep him from exiting the city. It'll take more than a few friends to make it in this new world. Int... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
