The upcoming release ofMafia: The Old Countryis inevitably drawing a lot of attention, with fans having waited close to a decade for the next major release for the franchise. WhileMafia 3was quite divisive due to how it strayed from the traditional gameplay of earlier games,The Old Countryis promising to recapture a classic feel. This is evidenced by the smaller game world and more linear game design of the title, with the project’s setting and story being more important than ever.
Mafia: The Old Countrywill be the earliest-set entry to the franchise, taking place in Sicily in the early 1900s. Fans will be exploring the fictional town of San Celeste, which briefly appeared in the WW2 segments of 2010’sMafia 2. Despite some tentative links to past games, it seems thatMafia: The Old Countrywill largely stand on its own two feet. A tight-knit cast of core characters has already been revealed to fans, painting a good picture of what players can expect to see from the game in August.
Three Key Characters Will Dominate the Story of Mafia: The Old Country
A lot more information aboutMafia: The Old Country’s characters is expected to be revealed closer to launch, yet the core of the game’s cast is already quite clear. As expected, Hangar 13 has gone out of its way to highlightthe protagonist ofMafia: The Old Country,Enzo Favara. The background of Enzo Favara follows a pattern compared to some pastMafiamain characters, with Enzo sharing the same Sicilian heritage as the likes of Vito Scaletta and Tommy Angelo.
Tommy Angelo was even born in San Celeste itself in the year 1900, with theMafiaprotagonist potentially appearing as a young child in the upcoming game.
Enzo’s story is one of grit and tenacity, with the protagonist’s orphaned upbringing being defined by hard forced labor in brutal sulfur mines. Looking for an escape by any means possible, Enzo finds himself entering the underworld of Sicilian organized crime, finding work within the Torrisi Family. Hardened by his unforgiving past,Enzo is described as a classic anti-hero, blurring the lines of his own morality as he descends further into the grim reality of criminal ambition.
While less is known about other characters,Don Bernardo Torrisiis clearly going to be a major player inThe Old Country’s narrative. As the head of the Torrisi family, Bernardo acts as Enzo’s savior, mentor, and father figure, building a bond of innate trust that is prime for guidance or exploitation.As seen previously in theMafiafranchise, this kind of relationship is often the most volatile, being likely to shift dramatically as the game’s story unfolds.
The Torrisi Family May Clash With Some Familiar Faces in Mafia: The Old Country
Lastly, a clear spotlight has also been placed onIsabella Torrisiasan integralThe Old Countrycharacter. Isabella is the daughter of Don Torrisi, having to navigate the unsavory nature of the family business while trying to maintain her autonomy. It seems as if a kind of forbidden romantic connection may form between Isabella and Enzo, though it seems as if the character will be so much more than a simple love interest for the game’s protagonist.
Of course, a wide cast of tentative allies and cutthroat adversaries will also flesh out the story ofMafia: The Old Country, such as the loosely revealed friend of Enzo,Cesare Massaro. There is a lot of speculation that somefamiliar faces from the originalMafiaand potentially evenMafia 2may make appearances in the upcoming game. This could include the likes ofDon SalieriorFrank Vinci, who were both born in Sicily and located there around the time ofThe Old Country’s story. The smaller scale ofMafia: The Old Countrywill hopefully allow for some nuanced and deeply memorable characters to steal the show, with the title’s cast already shaping up to be quite exciting.
