“Mafia III” is an action-adventure video game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games. Released in 2016, it is the third installment in the Mafia series. Set in the fictional city of New Bordeaux, a reimagined version of New Orleans, the game offers players a gritty and immersive experience in the criminal underworld.
Mafia III is set in 1968, during the turbulent era of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. Players assume the role of Lincoln Clay, a mixed-race Vietnam War veteran who returns to New Bordeaux after serving in the war. Seeking revenge on the Italian mob for betraying and killing his surrogate family, Lincoln embarks on a quest to dismantle their criminal empire and create his own criminal organization.
The game features a vast open world environment that players can freely explore, including diverse neighborhoods, busy city streets, and the countryside surrounding New Bordeaux. Players can engage in various activities, such as driving, combat, and side quests, while uncovering the city's secrets and interacting with its residents.
Mafia III offers a mix of action-packed combat, stealth, and driving mechanics. Players can engage in intense gunfights, melee combat, and stealth takedowns as they navigate through the game's missions and objectives. Driving mechanics allow players to traverse city streets with a variety of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and boats.
Throughout the game, players must build their criminal empire by taking control of various rackets, businesses, and territories belonging to rival factions. By hiring lieutenants to manage different areas and activities, players can expand their influence, increase their income, and weaken the Italian mob's grip on New Bordeaux.
The game captures the essence of the late 1960s with its immersive atmosphere and authentic soundtrack, featuring a variety of music from the era, including rock, soul and rhythm and blues. The soundtrack helps set the mood and tone of the game, enhancing the player's experience as they explore New Bordeaux and become involved in the criminal underworld.
