Mafia 2 trailer

[cool breeze]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/43635.html

the embarrassment of himumu and the pollack forced me to make a thread about a proper game

[WrikaWrek]

I can already smell my game of the year. This is 09 i hope?

I played Mafia 1 about 4 times. The feel of the guns, the story, the characters, it was all amazing. Only had one noticeable black tooth to me, the racing mission, goddamn.

But yeah, Illusion Softworks, kinda love them, i loved hidden and dangerous two. I remember back then that, there were these inside the team problems, and disagreements between the creative directors or something, and Mafia 2 being put "on hold" (concept) because of it.

I'm glad it's happening, and i hope it gets more exposure than the 1st one.

[cool breeze]

I had to cheat to get past that racing mission.  I remember finding a patch or something that let you win automatically.

[WrikaWrek]

Yeah it was horrible.

But some of the missions were really well though out. Still remember the one where you walk into an hotel, to place a bomb, then, you run jump through a window, the whole floor explodes, and now you are getting past cops on roof tops, and then you reach the top of this church that was getting some construction done in its upper parts, and you end up arriving at the funeral of a dude who you killed, and then there's a ton of people with guns, and man it was awesome.

EB not caring = predictable.

[Brehvolution]

It looks awesome!
And, since it's not a PS3 exclusive, this thread may be a pleasant discussion.

This game is definitely on my radar.

[T234]

Best crime drama of the year confirmed.

[border]

Played the original.  Felt like a dull 3rd person shooter with some positively awful driving segments thrown in between.  I think people are just in love with the setting and atmosphere or something.

Maybe they'll have a better driving model, since it looks like the this takes place in the 50's.

[cool breeze]

apparently the release is in fall 09 and the trailer was in-game/gameplay

From the developers of the award-winning Mafia comes Mafia II, a beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mob. Expanding upon the original hit that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, 2K Czech takes players deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that will immerse players like never before.

Powered by 2K Czech’s next-generation engine built specifically for Mafia II, players will experience the true evolution of the Mob game that defined a genre. Gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and vehicular exploration feature new depth and dimension that allow players to experience the world of Mafia II in a way that will keep them coming back for more. Mafia II will be available for PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 come Fall 2009.

Story

Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Looking to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring.

A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of Organized Crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.

Key Features

* Gangster-Movie Experience: Through strong, authentic characterization and compelling narrative, the mature storyline will make you understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mob.
* Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car gunfights, white-knuckled hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form an intense and exciting experience.
* All-New Engine Powers the Next Generation of Mob Videogames: 2K Czech’s next-generation engine, allows gamers to travel from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times.
* Authentic Script From the Writer of Mafia I: The writing team from Mafia I returns to deliver another powerhouse script that portrays a stunning tale of survival, camaraderie and the pitfalls of pursuing the American Dream.
* Music as Environment: Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists.

[Phoenix Dark]

decent story+SR2 gameplay+Goodfellas esque soundtrack=

lots of potential

[pilonv1]

I had to cheat to get past that racing mission.  I remember finding a patch or something that let you win automatically.

I stopped playing there. It sapped my will to live.

[littlemathletics]

Is it still worth playing? I never got around to it, but I might try and squeeze it in before this one releases.

[cool breeze]

it's still worth playing, but make sure you get the PC version and not the shoddy console port

[pilonv1]

it's still worth playing, but make sure you get the PC version and not the shoddy console port

x infinity. the console versions are horrible. PC version is awesome.