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Mafia The Old Country

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You can enjoy Mafia: The Old Country without playing the previous Mafia games. Read on to learn if you should play past Mafia games, and recommendations on what to play before Mafia: The Old Country.

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Do You Need to Play the Previous Mafia Games?

No, Mafia: The Old Country is a Standalone Game and Prequel

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You don't need to play previous Mafia games to understand the story of Mafia: The Old Country. This is a standalone game that acts like a prequel for the Mafia trilogy, as it delves into the origin story of organized crime in the Mafia series.

The story of Enzo Favara will differ from the stories of Tommy Angelo (Mafia), Vito Scaletta (Mafia II), and Linoln Clay (Mafia III). His story will revolve around the concept of finding freedom within the Sicilian underworld.

Mafia: The Old Country Will Reference Past Games

Mafia: The Old Country will subtly reference Mafia, Mafia II, and Mafia III. While you don't need to play the past games to be immersed into the story of Enzo Favara, understanding the stories of the past protagonists will let you enjoy The Old Country even more.

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