Mafia: Definitive Edition
LumiScore
Growth
40/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should carefully consider the M rating due to pervasive mature themes. Discuss the ethical implications of the characters' actions and the historical context of the Prohibition era. Encourage breaks at the natural stopping points between missions.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
While there are named female characters like Sarah and Polly, their interactions primarily revolve around Tommy or other male characters, and they do not have a substantial conversation with each other about a non-male topic.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the historical setting and the complexities of the characters' decisions. Discuss the strategic elements of the gameplay and how Tommy Angelo rises through the ranks, fostering critical thinking and an understanding of narrative progression.
What your child develops
Mafia: Definitive Edition can help players develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills as they navigate complex missions and combat scenarios. The narrative-driven gameplay encourages reading comprehension and understanding of complex character motivations. Players will also engage their spatial awareness as they explore the detailed 1930s Lost Heaven cityscape.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Part one of the Mafia crime saga - 1930s, Lost Heaven, IL Re-made from the ground up, rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. After a run-in with the mob, cab driver Tommy Angelo is thrust into a deadly underworld.