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. 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 Videogames: 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 Goodfellas: The most realistic mafia game ever made, with believable characters, a detailed storyline and complex moral choices with no right or wrong. Race driver: Greatly improved car handling ensures epic chases, as you get behind the wheel of the best cars from the era, as well as over 50 other vehicles. Gun for hire: Intense gunfights uses a dynamic new cover system and a variety of World War II-era machine guns and other weapons. Rough guide: Explore the 10 square miles of the city of Empire Bay, filled with ordinary people going about their business - as well as rival mobs and corrupt police. As time goes by: The authentic soundtrack changes as the years go by, as do the makes of the car and even the skyline of the city.