'Mafia: The Old Country' Proves That Not Every Game Needs To Change The Industry
Hayes Madsen
created: Aug. 13, 2025, 9:26 p.m. | updated: Aug. 19, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
The next two Mafia games stuck to the open world format to the point that it became a detriment to Mafia 3.
What’s really fascinating about The Old Country is how it constructs the illusion of an open world.
That, I think, is by far the smartest decision Hangar 13 made with The Old Country.
I finished The Old Country in 12 hours, felt completely satisfied, and was ready to move on.
Mafia: The Old Country is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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