Uncover Sicily’s dark past in Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia: The Old Country immerses players in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily, delivering a cinematic, narrative-driven action-adventure experience. You play as Enzo Favara, a young man escaping a harrowing childhood of forced labor in sulfur mines to join the Torrisi crime family. The game centers on Enzo's journey to prove his loyalty through high-stakes missions, navigating a world of rival families, betrayal, and vendettas. Set in the fictional town of San Celeste, the game paints a vivid contrast between Sicily's picturesque countryside and its treacherous urban alleys, steeped in the origins of organized crime.

The game's best features lie in its authenticity and immersive storytelling. Fully localized Sicilian voice acting brings the 1900s setting to life, complemented by stunning visuals crafted with a new engine for unparalleled fidelity. The linear, story-focused gameplay prioritizes cinematic pacing over sprawling open-world exploration, offering intense combat with period-appropriate weapons like stiletto blades and lupara shotguns. New mechanics, such as horseback riding and tactical gunplay with less reliable early-20th-century firearms, add depth, while high-stakes stealth sequences keep tension high. The narrative shines through Enzo's morally complex arc, blending gangster ambition with survivalist grit, set against a backdrop of feuding families and a richly detailed historical world.

A new chapter in mob history

Compared to Mafia II, The Old Country shifts away from the semi-open-world structure of Empire Bay, where players controlled Vito Scaletta in a 1940s–1950s mob saga. Mafia II offered more freedom to explore, with side activities and a vibrant city, but its open world sometimes felt empty, diluting the narrative focus. The Old Country doubles down on a tighter, linear experience, reminiscent of the original Mafia's mission-driven design, but with modernized visuals and mechanics. While Mafia II leaned on driving and urban shootouts, The Old Country introduces rural environments and horseback traversal, diversifying gameplay. However, Mafia II's emotional story of friendship and betrayal set a high bar, which The Old Country aims to match with Enzo's tale of sacrifice and honor, though its rural setting feels less dynamic than Mafia II's bustling cityscape. Ultimately, The Old Country refines the series' cinematic roots, trading exploration for a more focused, authentic mob epic. Use our price comparison tool to find the best prices for Mafia: The Old Country.