


While other forms of transport are available. Police book players for minor offenses such as speeding or running a red light, and car accidents cause physical harm to the driving player. All of the vehicles are based on real-world cars from the era, albeit renamed and redesigned due to copyright issues. Cars are introduced periodically – in the beginning of the game, early 1920s models drive on the streets of the city, while models from the early 1930s begin appearing in later game stages. Mafia was also noted for having damage physics rivaling other games of the day with the ability of vehicles to break down and sustain realistic damage from crashes. In addition, the players must be taught how to steal vehicles before they can drive them. Cars are introduced progressively throughout the storyline, with 1920s models available early on and newer models appearing later. Another 19 bonus vehicles, including five classic racing models, are available for unlocking upon completion of the game. Mafia offers players the opportunity to drive a total of 51 classic cars based on real-life counterparts.

Changing weather and time of day add to the realism of the game. In addition to the entire city of Lost Heaven and countryside, Mafia has several detailed interior levels, including the city’s airport, museum, a church, a hotel, an abandoned prison, a restaurant, and Don Salieri’s bar. Mafia’s gameplay consists of 21 missions that include gun and melee combat, driving, car chases, and on-foot third-person exploration. Set within the fictional city of Lost Heaven during the 1930s, the story follows the rise and fall of taxi driver-turned-mobster Tommy Angelo within the Salieri crime family. It is the first installment in the Mafia series. Choose from baseball bats, sawed-off shotguns, magnums and the renowned Tommy gun to deal with any wise guy who dares to cross you. Complete those grittier jobs with more than a dozen weapons at your disposal.

Era-inspired Vehicles and Weapons As a daring getaway driver, get behind the wheel of more than 60 historically-inspired cars featuring realistic physics and real-time damage. Rise through the ranks of the Salieri family from foot-soldier to Made Man, taking on mob hits,car chases, bootlegging, shootouts, bank robberies and more.
