A note to game developers everywhere.  It's possible to create a challenging game that does not involve intensely annoying obstacles.  Rule #1:  all games should have a quick save option at any point in the game.  No one enjoys going over the same mission over and over to get it right.  Mafia only saves at the end of a mission or important task--or not nearly enough!  This alone makes me want to pitch the whole mess.  Rule #2:  excessive amounts of driving around and map reading with old jalopy cars with extremely poor handling and dealing with other stupid drivers on the road is no fun attall!  Way too much driving required.  I drive enough to and from work 5x a week and deal with inconsiderate idiots on the road daily.  I don't need it in a game I want to be a diversion from the grind of daily life.
If there were workable cheats available for this game it might be bearable.  I would like to finish it, but only with access to cheats that actually work.  I play games for enjoyment, not torture.  I've searched the internet several times for cheats, and none of them work as described.  A real disappointing game that didn't have to be.
A note to game developers everywhere. It's possible to create a challenging game that does not involve intensely annoying obstacles. Rule #1:  all games should have a quick save option at any point in the game. No one enjoys going over the same mission over and over to get it right. Mafia only saves at the end of a mission or important task--or not nearly enough! This alone makes me want to pitch the whole mess. Rule #2:  excessive amounts of driving around and map reading with old jalopy cars with extremely poor handling and dealing with other stupid drivers on the road is no fun attall! Way too much driving required. I drive enough to and from work 5x a week and deal with inconsiderate idiots on the road daily. I don't need it in a game I want to be a diversion from the grind of daily life. If there were workable cheats available for this game it might be bearable. I would like to finish it, but only with access to cheats that actually work. I play games for enjoyment, not torture. I've searched the internet several times for cheats, and none of them work as described. A real disappointing game that didn't have to be.