Mafia is back, and this time, instead of moving forward in time like every previous Mafia game, we move back in time to the early 1900s, where cars were a new thing, and the Mafia is still finding its roots in Sicily. 

You play as Enzo, a sulphur mine slave turned gangster who finds himself in a predicament not necessarily of his choosing. It has all the masala you can hope for, elaborate knife fights, car/horse chases, forbidden love, and more. Unlike Mafia 3, which went open-world, The Old Country opts for a return to linear progression and story-driven gameplay. In my opinion, this is a great move. You can also play the game in multiple languages, including English, but the only one you should be playing is Sicilian with subtitles. It is the only proper way to enjoy this game, but if you aren’t so adventurous, you can still opt for English. All the voice acting is done expertly, and the characters sound like you would expect. I especially love the Don, who manages to exude the menace of Marlon Brando as The Godfather, while speaking in a soft, dignified tone.