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Mafia II

Macworld Rating

3.0 out of 5 Mice, Aug 30, 2010

Pros

  • Beautiful, detailed world
  • Great combat

Cons

  • Too much driving
  • Not enough to do

Software Details

  • 2K Games
  • $50 (via OnLive)

Macworld's Mafia II Coverage

  • Mafia II While an action-game at heart, the slow burn of the narrative and long-winded pacing makes Mafia II less a thrill ride than a casual drive around town.

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