This game was released in 2011. It's still really fun.

My brother and I have played this game for over 700 hours on his account. A lot of that time, we were both playing. (Launching Steam in offline mode) I only bought it recently, (2017 Steam Summer Sale) so I don't have many hours on record.

If you're into modding, get a good free-ride mod. That's where most hours were spent. We would play at the same time, on different computers, and "role-play," as best as we could. Even though it's single-player only, we would "meet up" in the same place, have a conversation, run from the cops at the same time, etc. Not to mention the races through town, in our souped-up cars!

The storyline is engrossing. Living the life of a Mafia member, you're always on the edge of your seat.

The weapon system is pretty nice, not having to bring up a big UI/GUI to select a 'piece'. There is great diversity in how each gun handles.

Driving is something you might need to get used to. It's really easy, but your car can get out of control if you aren't careful. There is an option to change driving style from "normal" to "simulation". I love simulation driving, as it puts me even more on the edge of my seat... nearly falling off, now.

It's pretty easy to trick the cops, into thinking you're someone else... Just walk into a clothing store, and buy/steal a different outfit. Same goes for your car, just go to the shop and change the plate. Change the color and wheels, too, if you're role-playing! :D

Blow up cars by shooting the gas cap. Get in fights with mobsters. Rob stores. Don't look at the collectibles. Eat food. Drink beer, and get drunk. Listen to the oldies radio. Drive at top speed into a wall.

This game is great. The driving experience is really enjoyable!

This game was released in 2011. It's still really fun. My brother and I have played this game for over 700 hours on his account. A lot of that time, we were both playing. (Launching Steam in offline mode) I only bought it recently, (2017 Steam Summer Sale) so I don't have many hours on record. If you're into modding, get a good free-ride mod. That's where most hours were spent. We would play at the same time, on different computers, and "role-play," as best as we could. Even though it's single-player only, we would "meet up" in the same place, have a conversation, run from the cops at the same time, etc. Not to mention the races through town, in our souped-up cars! The storyline is engrossing. Living the life of a Mafia member, you're always on the edge of your seat. The weapon system is pretty nice, not having to bring up a big UI/GUI to select a 'piece'. There is great diversity in how each gun handles. Driving is something you might need to get used to. It's really easy, but your car can get out of control if you aren't careful. There is an option to change driving style from "normal" to "simulation". I love simulation driving, as it puts me even more on the edge of my seat... nearly falling off, now. It's pretty easy to trick the cops, into thinking you're someone else... Just walk into a clothing store, and buy/steal a different outfit. Same goes for your car, just go to the shop and change the plate. Change the color and wheels, too, if you're role-playing! :D Blow up cars by shooting the gas cap. Get in fights with mobsters. Rob stores. Don't look at the collectibles. Eat food. Drink beer, and get drunk. Listen to the oldies radio. Drive at top speed into a wall. This game is great. The driving experience is really enjoyable!