Mafia II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mafia II |
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| Developer(s) | 2K Czech |
| Publisher(s) | 2K |
| Producer(s) | Lukáš Kuře |
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| Artist(s) | Roman Hladík |
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| Series | Mafia |
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| Release date(s) | PS3, Windows, Xbox 360
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Mafia II is an exciting action-adventure game that came out in 2010. It was created by 2K Czech and published by 2K. The game was first released on August 24, 2010, for PlayStation 3, Windows computers, and Xbox 360.
This game is a stand-alone story in the Mafia game series. It means you don't need to play the first Mafia game to understand this one. The story happens in a made-up place called Empire Bay, between the years 1945 and 1951. You play as Vito Scaletta, a young man who has just returned from war. He gets involved with powerful groups in the city while trying to pay off his father's debts and make a better life for himself.
How to Play Mafia II
You play the game from a view behind your character, like watching a movie. You can explore the city on foot or by driving different cars. The game lets you move freely around the city. If your character does things that break the rules, police might chase you! The game has a "wanted" system that shows how much attention you're getting from the police. The more "wanted" you are, the more police will try to stop you.
Game Development and Updates
Work on Mafia II started in 2003, soon after the first Mafia game came out. When it was released, many people liked Mafia II. They especially praised its story, the characters, and how fun it was to play.
Later, a special version called Mafia II: Director's Cut was released in December 2011. This version included all the extra content that had been released before.
A new game in the series, Mafia III, came out in October 2016. It was made by a different team called Hangar 13.
In 2020, a newer, improved version of the game was released. It was called Mafia II: Definitive Edition. This version had better graphics and was made for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It came out on May 19, 2020. This Definitive Edition was also part of a bigger collection called Mafia: Trilogy, which was released on September 25, 2020.
