Mafia II is a third-person, sandbox shooter that provides a look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mob. Expanding on the original hit, Mafia, that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, this new incarnation takes players even deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that allows players to explore the gameworld as they wish and immerses them in it like never before. Features include complete gangster movie experience, a wide variety of combat—including vehicular—a mood setting soundtrack and much more. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }

Story
Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Looking to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring. A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.

The dark and unforgiving world of the Mob.
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An expansive open world to explore.
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Explosive, no holds barred Mafia action.
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Powered by 2K Czech's next-generation engine built specifically for Mafia II, players experience the true evolution of the Mafia game that defined a genre. Gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and vehicular exploration feature new depth and dimension that allow players to experience the world of Mafia II in a way that will keep them coming back for more.

Key Game Features

• Gangster-Movie Experience - Through strong, authentic characterization and compelling narrative, the mature storyline will make you understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mob.
• Action-Packed Gameplay - Take part in car-to-car gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and gunplay, forming an intense and exciting experience.
• All-New Engine Powers the Next Generation of Mob Video Games - 2K Czech's next-generation engine, allows gamers to travel from outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors without the need for loading times.
• Authentic Script from the Writer of Mafia I - The writing team from Mafia I returns to deliver another powerhouse script that portrays a tale of survival, camaraderie and the pitfalls of pursuing the American Dream.
• Music as Environment - Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era's most influential artists.

System RequirementsMinimum:Recommended:OS:Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2 Ghz / AMD Athlon X2 @ 2.4 GhzIntel Core 2 Quad @ 2.5 Ghz / AMD Phenom X3 @ 2.5 GhzRAM:2 GB3 GB or moreHard Drive:16 GB20 GBVideo Card:nVidia 8400GS / ATI Radeon HD 2400GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or betterVideo Memory:512 MB1 GBSound Card:DirectX 9.0c compatibleDirectX 10.0 compatibleOther:Requires Steam account for installation

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Gangster movie experience.
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Action packed combat.
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Full vehicle integration.
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Various play options.
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PC Minimum System Requirements:PC Recommended System Requirements:

• Processor:   Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2 Ghz / AMD Athlon X2 @ 2.4 Ghz
• RAM:   2 GB
• Hard Disk:   16 GB
• Video Card:   nVidia 8400GS / ATI Radeon HD 2400
• Supported OS:   Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
• Additional Requirements:   Requires Steam account for installation

• Processor:   Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.5 Ghz / AMD Phenom X3 @ 2.5 Ghz
• RAM:   3 GB
• Hard Disk:   20 GB
• Video Card:   GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better

• Requires Steam Client to activate.  Steam key only valid in North America.
• Gangster-Movie Experience - Through strong, authentic characterization and compelling narrative, the mature storyline will make you understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mob.
• Includes Made Man DLC
• Includes Joe's Adventure DLC
• Includes Jimmy's Vendetta DLC

Requires Steam Client to activate.  Steam key only valid in North America.