Racism, violence, and corruption are at the core of Mafia III and the language and actions of the characters around you constantly remind you that black citizens were considered to be second class beings purely because of the colour of their skin. Before you start playing, Hangar 13 wisely warn you that they aren’t pulling any punches with their portrayal of the cultural themes of 1968.
The first thing you need to know going into Mafia III is that this is a game that most certainly earns its 18 age rating. Lincoln’s story takes place within the fictional borders of New Bordeaux, a New Orleans inspired cityscape, during 1968, and is told through the lens of documentary archive footage. Available on: PC, PlayStation 4 & Xbox One.ĭeveloped by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games, this third instalment in the Mafia series – and the first on current generation hardware – finds players in the combat boots of new protagonist Lincoln Clay in a story of betrayal, violence and revenge.
