You play as Vito, a Mafia member who wants to climb the ranks of his crime family to become the capo di tutti capi or the godfather. Most gamers will find that the story is the biggest draw of the game. For example, you have a story-heavy game from the 1940's and 1950's.
The areas where Mafia 2 excels make it go on a big level. When the game delivers, it delivers big time. On the one hand, you do not have much to do outside of the story line, and the huge open sandbox world can sometimes feel like somewhat of a tease because of that. Mafia 2 has great shooting, great stealth and great fist fights. Playing Mafia 2 on the PC gives you the chance to enjoy the world of organized crime from the safety of your own living room.
Not only do your best friends betray you for some extra cash, but also a steep prison sentence is always around the corner. Mafia 2 showcases the fact that mob life can be brutal.
