Old Country dials down the experience compared to the bloated open world of Mafia III and goes for something much more linear, but exploration remains a treat as a result. It does, however, clash with video game must-haves such as the player’s “Instincts” that let them highlight stuff in the environment.

What is it? Local boy joins Sicilian mob in 1904. Things go as well as you'd expect. Release date: August 7, 2025 Expect to pay: $50 / £45 Developer: Hangar 13 Publisher: 2K Reviewed on: RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 3700x, 32GB RAM Multiplayer: No Steam Deck: Unsupported Link: Official site

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.