
Now gamers will be able to experience the original version of this story once again for free for a limited time. He eventually finds that he is far better suited to it than he ever imagined which ultimately leads to his downfall. A poor taxi driver, Tommy is inadvertently dragged into a life of organized crime after saving the life of a pair of Salieri family members. The first game primarily focuses on Tommy Angelo in Illinois. While certain aspects of the Mafia franchise are inaccurate, it has given gamers the chance to be a part of La Cosa Nostra without the legal ramifications. RELATED: Mafia: Definitive Edition Update Adds Black and White ModeĪs its title suggests, the Mafia games focus on the America Mob in Illinois, California, and Louisiana, with each game following a new protagonist.

Gamers will be able to download the game from the digital platform from September 1-5.

In a recent post on 2K's official Twitter account, it revealed that the original version of Mafia would be made available for free on Steam for a limited time. Mafia: Definitive Edition was met with mostly positive reviews, but the publisher wants to take gamers even further back. Today marks the 20th anniversary of Mafia's release and 2K knows how to celebrate.

Yet the Mafia franchise remains a valuable IP for publisher 2K and one that maintains a strong fan following. It isn't as big as the Grand Theft Auto franchise and lacks Saints Row's unique sense of identity. The Mafia series is one of those gaming franchises that many people seem to know about yet lacks the popularity of its peers.
