Mafia Classic, developed by Illusion Softworks (now 2K Czech), is an open-world action-adventure game set in the 1930s, immersing players in the life of Tommy Angelo, a taxi driver who becomes entangled with the Salieri crime family. The game combines story-driven missions, exploration, and vehicular gameplay, delivering a cinematic experience reminiscent of classic gangster films.
Players engage in driving, shootouts, and strategic planning while navigating the historically inspired city of Lost Heaven. The game emphasizes realism, from period-authentic vehicles and architecture to detailed environments and immersive ambient sounds. Missions range from high-speed chases and bank heists to story-driven interactions with key characters, each advancing the narrative of crime, loyalty, and betrayal. Mafia’s atmosphere is enhanced by a dynamic day-night cycle, realistic traffic behavior, and a jazz-influenced soundtrack that evokes the era.
The game’s balance of open-world freedom and structured missions allows players to explore side activities while progressing through the gripping main story. Its mix of tactical driving, action combat, and rich storytelling makes Mafia Classic a landmark title in narrative-driven open-world games, setting a standard for cinematic immersion in the gangster genre.
Features:
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Story-driven gangster adventure in the 1930s.
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Open-world city exploration.
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Realistic period vehicles and architecture.
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Action-packed missions and shootouts.
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Cinematic narrative with memorable characters.
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Dynamic day-night cycle and traffic AI.
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Immersive jazz-influenced soundtrack.
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Side missions and exploration opportunities.
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Detailed graphics and authentic environments.
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Combination of driving, strategy, and combat gameplay.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
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Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent
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Memory: 128 MB RAM
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Graphics: DirectX 8.1 compatible with 32 MB VRAM
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DirectX: Version 8.1
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Storage: 2 GB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Input: Keyboard and Mouse
