The mob, the mafia, la cosa nostra, etc. These names bring to mind old time gangsters and The Godfather-esque dramatic storylines. Something about them appeals to our society. While organized crime may be just that, crime, the secrets and the unity of the “family” is something that interests everyone and it’s no surprise that Mafia themed crime video games are very popular, especially the open-world variety. Here I’ll list the best Mafia 3 gameplay videos so you have an idea what to expect before picking up this amazing titles.
This video, shown at E3, explains the basis of the story, introduces the main characters and shows us roughly 20 minutes of gameplay, showcasing its features. It introduces us to the world of Mafia 3 and explains the protagonist’s motivations.
This gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom and the TGS (Tokyo Game Show) and showcases the main character, Lincoln Clay, taking out one of Sal Marcano’s underbosses. The game deals with Lincoln’s quest for revenge against the Marcano crime family who slaughtered his adoptive family, The Black Mob.
This video from channel “TheGamingLemon” takes a break from all the seriousness and shows us just how to have fun causing mayhem and carnage in Mafia 3. Burnt out on doing missions? Looking for a night out on the town to have fun and maybe roast some cops? No problem, Mafia 3 has you covered with a variety of weapons and vehicles with which to raise hell with.
Short and sweet with a powerful song to go along, this trailer for Mafia 3 shows you everything you need to see in order to know what the game is all about. A masterpiece of sight and sound, this video will get anyone hyped up about beginning their crime empire in New Bordeaux.
While not a gameplay video per-se, this video shows us the difference in high and low graphics setting for PC. While definitely fun to play, Mafia 3 is also great to look at. Even in “low” settings this game looks great. “High” graphics settings further increases the immersion and delivers a truly gorgeous open world experience.
While this video is a *little* longer than the others on this list (just shy of 2 hours), it brings us gameplay from the first parts of the game. Here we see Lincoln Clay beginning his rise to power and his efforts to go after the Marcano crime family. We start to meet the people who will help and/or hinder Lincoln Clay in his quest. Now who doesn’t love some drama?
Being an open world game, there are a plethora of side quests and optional missions for Clay to do while working on taking down the mob in New Bordeaux. This video shows user GhostRobo taking out some moonshine distilleries because why not? Moonshine is bad for you kids.
Open world crime games are known for their mature themes and violent content, Mafia 3 being no different. In this video we see, among other things, just how far Mafia pushes the envelope. Sex, drugs and violence are all rampant in 1960’s New Bordeaux, the city where Mafia 3 takes place. A word of caution, this video could be considered NSFW so watch at your own discretion.
A bigger in-depth look at the world of Mafia 3 and all the things you can do in it. YouTuber NukemDukem gives us a rundown on how the game works, and the features available to the player in order to help with their rise to power and the destruction of the mob.
This video shows a topic that is extremely controversial, in and out of games, and that is racism. 1960s America was an extremely turbulent time in terms of racial equality, with the civil rights movement taking place during this time. Mafia 3 tackles this theme and makes it central to the plot. So much so that even as the player walks down the street they can hear NPCs make derogatory comments towards them. While some may find this offensive, I believe it’s important to show in order to be faithful to the times.
These videos, while not showing EVERYTHING that Mafia 3 has to offer, definitely give us a taste of what it has in store for gamers. Whether you’re a fan of open world crime games or just someone who likes mafia movies, Mafia 3 is sure to please.
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