Mafia (video game) facts for kids

"Mafia" (also known as "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven") is an exciting video game that takes you back to the 1930s. In this game, you play as a character named Tommy Angelo, who gets involved with a powerful group of people in the fictional city of Lost Heaven. It's an action-adventure game where you can explore a big city, drive cool old cars, and complete missions. The game first came out in 2002 for computers and game consoles like PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Mafia Video Game

This game is known for its interesting story and detailed world. It lets players experience what life might have been like in a big American city during the 1930s, a time often called the Great Depression.

What is Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven?

"Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven" is a third-person shooter game. This means you see your character from behind as you play. The game combines action with a strong story, letting you drive cars, explore the city, and complete different tasks. It was created by a company called 2K Czech.

Story of Tommy Angelo

The main character you play is Tommy Angelo. He starts out as a taxi driver in the city of Lost Heaven. One day, he accidentally gets involved with a powerful group of people. This changes his life completely. Tommy soon finds himself working for this group, doing various jobs and missions. The story follows his journey as he learns more about this world and faces many challenges.

Exploring Lost Heaven

The game takes place in a large, open city called Lost Heaven. This city is inspired by real American cities from the 1930s, like Chicago and New York City. You can drive around Lost Heaven in many different types of cars from that era. The city has different areas, including busy downtown streets, quiet suburbs, and industrial zones. You can also use public transport like trams.

How to Play

In "Mafia," you complete missions that move the story forward. These missions often involve driving, shooting, or sometimes even sneaking around. You will use different weapons, like pistols and shotguns, to deal with enemies. The game also has a "Free Ride" mode where you can simply explore Lost Heaven without any specific mission goals. This lets you enjoy the detailed environment and practice your driving skills.

Game Features

• Realistic 1930s Setting: The game pays great attention to detail, from the cars and buildings to the clothing and music, making you feel like you are truly in the 1930s.
• Engaging Story: The story is a big part of the game, with many twists and turns as Tommy's life unfolds.
• Variety of Missions: You will do many different types of missions, keeping the gameplay exciting.
• Historical Cars: There are many classic cars from the 1930s that you can drive.

Legacy and Sequels

"Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven" was very popular when it was released. Players enjoyed its deep story and realistic setting. Because of its success, a sequel called Mafia II was released in 2010. This second game continued the story of the "Mafia" series, taking place in a different time period and with new characters. There have been other games in the series since then, continuing the story of organized crime in different eras.

Images for kids

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  The player controls Tommy Angelo from a third-person perspective, and can freely move around, using cars or public transport.

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  Map of Lost Heaven.

See also

In Spanish: Mafia (videojuego) para niños