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Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020) is a full remake of the 2002 classic, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics, updated mechanics, and expanded storytelling. You play as Tommy Angelo, a taxi driver who gets pulled into organized crime in the 1930s, experiencing a cinematic rise through the mafia. This was a really fun experience overall. The story is the strongest part of the game — it’s engaging, cinematic, and very straightforward, moving from one mission to the next without unnecessary distractions. It feels like playing through a movie, and it keeps you hooked the whole time. The open world isn’t its strongest aspect. There’s not much to do outside of missions besides collecting a huge amount of collectibles, and some elements feel reused from Mafia III. Still, the game makes up for it with its attention to detail — things like fuel, speed limits, police behavior, and driving mechanics make the world feel more grounded. The stealth mechanics are solid, and the overall gameplay complements the story well. I like to think of this game as a less content-heavy GTA, but with way more focus on immersion and realism. The atmosphere is so well done that it honestly makes you wish you lived in that era — suits, cars, and all. The game runs smoothly and looks great thanks to the full remake treatment. Visuals, animations, and overall presentation feel modern and polished. That said, there were some buggy missions here and there. Nothing game-breaking, but a few moments didn’t work as smoothly as expected and could break immersion a bit. Most achievements are tied to story progression, along with a few extra interactions you need to complete. There is also one missable achievement, so you have to be a bit careful during your playthrough. The rest of the completion comes from collecting a huge number of collectibles, which can get very boring and repetitive. The full completion takes around 30 hours, but because of the grind, I wouldn’t really recommend going for the Perfect unless you’re fully committed — the story is the highlight, not the grind.

Reanimal is a dark adventure game focused on atmosphere, puzzles, and exploration. The game tries to build a disturbing world with a deeper story behind it, pushing players through strange environments while uncovering the narrative along the way. The story itself is actually good and fairly deep, but it just doesn’t feel very engaging or catchy. It never really pulls you in the way a game like this should. The gameplay feels very unintuitive, and a lot of the time it’s not clear what you’re supposed to do next. It’s honestly such a shame, because I was expecting something on the level of Little Nightmares 1 and 2. Unfortunately, the experience never reaches that level and ends up feeling disappointing overall. On top of that, the game suffers from several technical issues: bugs appearing throughout the story, random connection losses, and sudden FPS drops that interrupt the experience. These problems make it hard to stay immersed in the game. The lighting is poorly implemented, which makes navigation more confusing instead of adding to the atmosphere. I won’t even bother trying to get the 100% completion for this one.