Mafia II: Definitive Edition
I’m really getting tired of this unfinished re-released mess of a game that claims to be “Definitive Edition”
Update changes can be found the the end of review.
Disclaimer: Just because i have received it for free since i own the classic copy, it dosn’t mean that i should tolerate the progressively lower quality end product, ESPECIALLY since it was better before. So i will try to inform the new buyers to what they are signing in for.
The graphical uplift is barely noticeable to classical version. Sure there are some changes like; super shinny surfaces, better makeup for our ageing characters, altered weapon sounds and God like car lights that can blind the blind person. Oh yeah and there is two new cars;
– Real player with 55.8 hrs in game
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- Statement
Some would call Mafia II: Definitive edition a hot mess, or that It needed a lot more content and graphics upgrades to be considered “Definitive”. I’ve looked at over 100 reviews of this remastered game, 98% of which are completed wrong and unfair. Half the people never gave it a chance and never looked into the smaller details or took notice of anything. The other half are bagging on it because others are too, to the point where people are making up lies to make the game seem worse. This is my complete “REAL” review of Mafia II: Definitive Edition.
– Real player with 33.4 hrs in game
Prison Girl
In summary, I can’t recommend Prison Girl, the game has a large variety of problems, but I’ll keep it brief in this paragraph. The game doesn’t carry (or even reference) the story mentioned in the Steam page and in conjunction with that, the game is missing English translations in some dialogues. In addition, the sound quality is overall lackluster, the graphics are distorted and suffer from clipping - including the removal of characters’ clothes. Lastly, the actual gameplay loop is way too long, way too boring, and reoccurs way too often.
– Real player with 3.9 hrs in game
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Left it on while doing work, thus missed the time period for refund, decide to play it out abit anyway. As a bilingual, I felt like the game is poorly written in both Chinese and English. Basically no audio, trashy sound effects seems to be from other games. The character mod I believe is taken from other games as well. The opening looks legit, the map is quite spacious, seems like it could be a perquisite to a decent game. But after that, it just goes downhill, no benefits of befriending others apart from the guard you met at first. The missions gets very grindy, fustrating and boring very fast. I had to alter some game values to see what happens next, to my disappointment, there are no further missions and yes, she didn’t escape at the end.
– Real player with 2.3 hrs in game
Cross the Moon
This was an amazing experience from start to finish. Not only were the individual elements of music, art, writing, editing and directing, all individually great; the way they all came together really raised it to a new level. Definitely up there out of all VNs I’ve played. It’s so cheap too, there’s no way anyone should miss out on this deal.
– Real player with 25.3 hrs in game
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Cross the Moon is different from most VNs I’ve played. There’s no choices, just some collectibles for additional lore, but I don’t think that takes away from the experience. The art is on point? There’s fantastic use of color in the backgrounds, and I’m glad I picked up the OST too.
The story is well-paced, and I found it compelling, though it might not be to everyone’s taste. I was also happy to see multiple queer characters in the cast. And the 3 main characters are all POC which is kinda unique for a VN. The protagonists are a teenage boy, his older sister who’s just starting her career, (the siblings are vampires), and a police officer (who is human). They all intersect with the story and each other in interesting ways and, I don’t really want to say too much more and spoil things.
– Real player with 9.9 hrs in game
The Deed II
Overall, this is an excellent game with a lot of replay value. The only criticism I have of this game is that it is way too hard. No matter how many times I’ve played it, I only get the convicted, killed, or unsolved ending. I have yet to been able to frame anybody else and I have no idea why. Also if you want to commit the crime in the backyard while Frank is taking a whiz, you have to act fast. I mean ridiculously fast. I wish they would give you even just 5 more minutes before he steps outside.
– Real player with 34.2 hrs in game
Definitely enjoyed this installation of the series. It was fun and challenging trying to figure out the various ways to get away with murder (should you choose that path). I would have enjoyed a bit more depth in the main character’s story but understand why it’s a bit abrupt. There was a lot of characters in this game and all had very interesting backgrounds (some more than others). I am a big fan of games that allow for various endings, and this one offers it in a short, bittersweet way (as no ending is truly “good”). I loved the setting of the game and thought it was also well done (although, like the MC’s background, there really isn’t much to it).
– Real player with 24.2 hrs in game
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Mafia the City of Lost Heaven is one of my top 5 games of all time. What Definitive Edition did was suck the soul out of an incredible game 19 years later, leaving behind a console-fied, dumbed down, version. Where to begin?
The voice acting is the first thing you notice. Paulie, Sam, and Tommy all went from sounding like Italian mob guys who aren’t caricatures to NNNYEEEEH SEE, FUGHETABOUTIT. Paulie keeps his character more or less, but his voice actor is horrible and obnoxious. Sam sort of retains his voice, but his persona goes from the “straight man” that Tommy would confide in, to a cocky jerk. Tommy’s voice actor was okay, but his personality got assassinated. Whereas originally he was a mellow but confident man and definitely not bloodthirsty, he went to being a cocky greaser type who happily kills scores of men and then hesitates to kill one more. Inconsistent character delivery and inconsistent motivations all around.
– Real player with 45.4 hrs in game
Good remake, but not enough. Let me explain myself.
Mafia the City of Lost Heaven was a game that I personally enjoyed more than i expected to back then, this game makes me feel like they removed every piece of the puzzle to make this memorable.
Pros:
-Good graphics (Night in this game is beautiful, day not as much)
-It has been nicely done for somebody that never played the first one, or that just wants a game with something solid, that, this game does it.
Cons:
-Does not have the full mob experience that the first one had, characters were entirely re-made (Voice and personality), making them seem some random street gang that wants to have fun without obeying the Don
– Real player with 37.3 hrs in game
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Two dragon’s
Born from sorrow
One of anger and envy
Another of kindness and wisdom
Both with honor
In another life, comrades and friends
But here, only one dragon may live
– Real player with 111.3 hrs in game
Was going to write a long review but I think it would just be better to say that this is the best game I’ve ever played and end it at that.
– Real player with 75.1 hrs in game
Weed County
(I will be updating this as I put more hours into the game. There are not any other reviews that go in depth about issues and wants for this game so I will do my best to help as I really enjoy this game and want the developers to have some idea of what we maybe want or are struggling with)
I really enjoy playing Weed County. It has a slow and fun start and has me eager to grind several hours until I’m satisfied. I am currently saving up to buy my first money laundering business to help me pay off my debt and raise my respect. I have 12 hours on this game and do not feel like I will be done with it any time soon.
– Real player with 34.0 hrs in game
i see alot of potential Great buy!
– Real player with 1.2 hrs in game
Beat Cop
In Beat Cop’s trailer we see Kojak, Columbo, Magnum & Miami Vice… We’re in the 80’s!
But none of that, nor Sledge Hammer himself, you are Jack Kelly, a NYPD detective who has been demoted to street police after a confusing robbery of a senator’s house…
You have 3 weeks to solve the case while you fulfill your role as a street cop.
From where I start? For God’s sake, what a 3 weeks! What a street!
This game is a rare mixture, gameplay is very original. We are talking about an adventure with retro graphics where decisions matter, with a main story and daily secondary missions every day of the 3 weeks that at most will last the game (21 days) full of jokes, very funny! But it’s also a time and resource management game. As if that weren’t enough, there is also a reputation system with different factions and many different endings. All at rhythm of small (only 4 tracks) but exquisite soundtrack set in the 80’s. An explosive cocktail!
– Real player with 35.4 hrs in game
Warning: You cannot be a “good cop” throughout the whole game
Beat Cop is somewhere in the middle for me, but below the margin. I think I actually enjoyed the gameplay and visual/audio style the most, while the main storyline, the dialogue, and your “freedom” with choices are not that great.
The game focuses way too much on over-the-top dark humor to a point where it gets annoying, especially at the beginning of each day where you listen to fellow cops repeat the same cliche, one-dimensional, arrogant personality rants.
– Real player with 15.5 hrs in game
Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample
As a person who works in the drug industry, I can say this is highly accurate. I’ve only played this game for roughly 2 hours and can tell the person who made this game is very experienced! As a fellow drug lord, it pains me to see people and the media talking negatively about us. For what we are doing, and helping fellow citizens out. This game allowed me to simulate my job in a virtual manner, and to my surprise, I was shocked how well detailed and choreographed every single element of this game is! To the conversations, drive bys, prison escape and hostage situations are so good its uncanny. Not only that, this game is free! what the freak! However, I do advise the developers to add more features, if you are going to release a paid or full version of the games, as listed below:
– Real player with 20.1 hrs in game
i like the concept.. good game
however
the police are kind of too alert and suspicious and even when you have no drugs or just money.. they bust you anyway.. :( for no reason. also the police hours it feels like you are already in prison :D
could be good to add some more options like sleeping or maybe the option of having own weedplant and for example during the process of growing as you has to water it u also might have an option water it with some mixture of drugs or something else and some nutritions and it could end up well like good quality or the plant coud just be ´sh.t´
– Real player with 19.1 hrs in game
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
If you are obsessed with Yakuza games just like me, then Yakuza 6 will be a good experience.
Plot is both captivating and nonsense, just like all the other Yakuza games. Sidequests are entertaining and funny. This huge “Onomichi’s secret” is silly as hell, but other than that, this game fulfill it’s goal being both a good and bittersweet conclusion to Kiryu Saga.
Cabaret Club is a little different and easier in this game. K2 clan battles are back, way less boring, but way more grinding. Snack New Gaudi is a different, yet kinda enjoyable new minigame. And spearfishing it’s actually pretty fun. I am still confused with baseball, though.
– Real player with 89.7 hrs in game
Another great addition to the franchise and while I feel like the ending could have been better. It is still a good yakuza game
– Real player with 61.2 hrs in game