Mafia 2: new details

Czech gaming magazine LEVEL features a short interview with the lead designer of the promising sequel to the gangster action game Mafia. Daniel Vavra of 2K Czech revealed new exclusive details about Mafia 2 to the magazine, which we bring to your attention.

The Czech gaming magazine LEVEL features a short interview with the lead designer of the promising sequel to the gangster action game Mafia. Daniel Vavra of 2K Czech shared new exclusive details about Mafia 2 with the magazine, which we now present to you.

• The developers' most important task is creating a gripping storyline.
• The game will feature over two hours of high-quality cutscenes.
• The original game had many gangsters, and many of them could easily be described as “good” or “bad.” Mafia II will be a much more realistic game, and many characters will surprise you greatly.
• The developers are paying huge attention to the relationship between Vito and Joe—the two main characters, although we won't get to play as the latter.
• A huge amount of dark humor.

• According to the latest information, the area of Empire City, where the events will unfold, will be 16 km² (4x4 km). Significant attention is being paid to authentic architecture and various details.
• 2K Czech does not share the view of many developers who believe that the bigger the game world, the better. 2K Czech has focused on quality, with Empire City's area being only 70% of the city's size from the first game.
• Landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge will be visible from almost any part of the city, serving as distinct points of reference.
• An interesting promise: if you pay attention to the same house several nights in a row, you will see that lights are always on in different windows.
• People on the streets will behave as realistically as possible: talking, hailing cabs…

• Mafia 2 will feature indoor locations, with many of them being very large-scale, such as a foundry and an observatory.
• You won't see loading screens in Mafia 2—the city will stream seamlessly throughout the entire game. Even if you enter a building, you will be able to watch events happening on the street through the window.
• The developers promise something like a “respect meter.”
• In a car, you will be able to listen to radio broadcasts or just music.
• Journalists who had the chance to see Mafia 2 were simply stunned by the vehicle damage system.
• In total, Mafia II will feature 80 different car models.

• The game has been in development for nearly 5 years.
• The animation system in the game is simply magnificent. For example, characters will be able to express their emotions using 122 different facial animation poses.
• The developers are confident that Mafia II will not be overshadowed by GTA IV, as they intend to revolutionize the genre.
• According to the lead designer, Mafia II is a true interactive movie with an incredible storyline, and the game will be much more serious and mature than any other game in the genre, including the original Mafia.
• The level of detail and overall graphics quality is on par with Crysis (owners of low-end PCs are once again contemplating an upgrade or buying a console).