World News – UA – How Hangar 13 remade the Mafia

After two and a half years of development, the time has come to share Mafia: Definitive Edition with the world Creating this game has been a fascinating journey for the team here at Hangar 13 For the veterans who worked on the original, it was a real journey of nostalgia Our new developers (some of whom were in kindergarten when the first game launched) discovered the heart and soul of the Mafia franchise For me personally, this project was the culmination of over a decade of making Mafia games, as well as a great opportunity to revisit one of my all-time favorite games

From the start, our goal has been to celebrate Mafia by creating a new version that everyone can enjoy Of course, we wanted returning fans to find an adventure familiar, refreshed but true to the spirit of the original. But it was just as important to help new players experience the game the same way we did when we first played it almost 20 years ago. This involved not only modernizing the gameplay, but also understanding what made Mafia so special in the first place.

The heart of every Mafia title is its story, and the First Mafia in particular set a new benchmark for cinematic storytelling In an era when high-quality storytelling in games was scarce, the Mafia proved that games could tell mature stories to rival movies and TV

The story of Tommy Angelo’s career in the Salieri criminal family is just as compelling today as it was when the original game was released, but we’ve given a makeover to the entire narrative experience The script received a complete rewrite, with every newly captured performance and cinematic revival We gave key characters, such as Tommy love, Sarah, more screen time and expanded their story We added new details through ratings, diaries and radio commentary to further anchor the story in its 1930s setting In fact, I’d say we used every tool at our disposal to make sure the Mafia narrative still impresses in 2020

It’s also important to remember that Mafia was visually stunning when it was first released Making sure the remake shared that quality was at the top of our priority list Our art team created lots of cars, mission environments and authentic character models, but they put a special effort into the visual overhaul of Lost Heaven, the city of Chicago where Mafia: Definitive Edition takes place.Using almost the exact same city map, each neighborhood has been revisited and improved , with more details on everything from garbage on the street to the architecture of the buildings themselves The end result is phenomenal, and I have no doubt that players will be won over again by Lost Heaven

Remaking a game with such a dedicated fan base is a big responsibility I’ve heard countless testimonials from fans (including many developers on our team) describing how playing the original Mafia was such a great experience. fundamental game for them Many still play the Mafia religiously to this day We hope our new approach to the Mafia will not only meet the high expectations of our community, but will also delight all players old and new

It’s been inspiring to hear the outpouring of love for the Mafia since we announced the remake, and it has been a privilege to work alongside developers keen to get to the mat for a game they care about so much. to Heart Restoring this classic police adventure has been a labor of love for all of us at Hangar 13, and we’re extremely happy that Mafia fans are finally getting their hands on the game.

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