How Mafia: the Old Country Makes You Rely On Knife-Or-Flight Instincts
Briefly

The Mafia series has consistently aimed to emulate classic mob films, with its latest title, Mafia: The Old Country, taking place in 1900s Sicily. The narrative focus remains strong, with developers emphasizing intimate and personal combat experiences. The series' historical progression began in the 1930s and has moved through various eras of organized crime in the United States. A prequel approach allows newcomers to enter the franchise seamlessly while preserving familiar thematic elements for returning players, reflecting a conscious effort to evolve while honoring the series' roots and appeal.
"When we [begin a] project, as we usually do, we go back to the drawing board, we look at the 'Mafia' DNA."
"Players will have seen Godfather, 'Goodfellas', Untouchables, all of the kinds of movies that define very iconic eras in organized-crime history."
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