Mafia: The Old Country Review: Stirring Story, Dated Gameplay
Briefly

The series showcases a strong sense of time and place, authentically reflecting immigrant experiences through narrative arcs involving crime families. A notable character, Enzo, transitions from a life of poverty to joining the Torrisi crime family after escaping danger. His new role as an enforcer puts him in opposition to labor struggles, complicating his character's ethical dimensions. The portrayal of these struggles, however, appears underdeveloped compared to other narratives, diminishing the impact of its themes related to exploited workers.
The series of games has always benefitted from a strong sense of time and place, connecting various communities, including Chinese immigrants and Italian crime families.
Enzo musters courage to confront the mine underboss, II Merlo, but escapes into the territory of the Torrisi crime family, illustrating the precarious nature of power.
Upon joining the Torrisi family, Enzo becomes an enforcer, illustrating his dark descent into mob life and the juxtaposition of labor struggles within criminal enterprises.
The Old Country contrasts with other narratives by not fully fleshing out the implications of exploited workers, leaving the labor struggle aspect underdeveloped.
Read at Kotaku
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