Mafia42: Mafia Party Game

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Mafia42: Mafia Party Game is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by TEAM42 and was released on January 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mafia42: Mafia Party Game is a chat-based social deduction game where players take on various roles and use strategic skills to deceive, hide, or deduce their way to victory. During the day phase, players debate and deduce to find and lynch hidden villains, while at night, they must survive using unique abilities. With over 30 roles to choose from and gemstones to assign favorites, Mafia42 offers a challenging and engaging experience for players looking to test their strategic reasoning and logical thinking skills.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,300 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

monetization34 negative mentions

The game is very enjoyable and addictive, with a variety of roles and engaging gameplay.
The art style and character designs are well done, making the game visually appealing.
The community can be friendly and supportive, with many players willing to help newcomers.

The game is not newbie-friendly, with many experienced players kicking out new players from rooms.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with loading and connectivity.
The tutorial is lacking, only covering basic roles and not providing enough guidance for new players.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
45%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its unique mechanics and engaging character roles, providing a fun and challenging experience. However, many players express frustration with the user interface, unclear controls, and the steep learning curve for newcomers, which can lead to an unbalanced competitive environment. Additionally, technical issues and bugs, particularly after updates, have been noted as detractors from the overall experience.
- “The characters' roles are properly thought out for the gameplay, and the designs are nice!”
- “Its very interesting and also quite challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable though.”
- “The game controls are pretty hard to understand, and even with the tutorial it's still difficult to play. I immediately deleted it because there aren't any servers for newbies to learn the game mechanics.”
- “Good game but some roles are kinda confusing, some mechanics are also unclear.”
- “The gameplay is just a mishmash of different mechanics and none of them is done well, and the UI is horrible.”
monetization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
5%
87%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being predatory, with many players feeling pressured to spend significant amounts of money to remain competitive. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads during gameplay, they express frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases and the unreliability of rewards from watching ads. Overall, the game's monetization approach appears to create a divide between paying and non-paying players, leading to a mixed reception.
- “This game is good though they should add the tax in the total of in-game purchases 'cause players can't keep second guessing how much they are going to pay.”
- “Honestly, this game is a real good time passer and there's no ads that intrude in the game plus the art style is amazing.”
- “Best game ever... no words to say, and nothing to complain about, no ads, no lagging... only mind games! I love it... guys download this game fast!”
- “It's extremely predatory with its in-app purchases and gambling. It basically forces you to spend tons of money just to be on a decent playing ground with people who blow thousands. If you don't spend money, it will be years before you have many good cards.”
- “The only cons I would say is how expensive it is to get duel cards and upgrade them. The rewards after watching some ads won't come and it just wastes my time. Please fix it; I'm stuck on the 3rd day and I want to have the new hacker card.”
- “The game is good, but do not overwhelm it with ads that players would just quit because of annoyance.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the game's performance, particularly during online matches, where lag and errors can lead to a frustrating experience. While the game is praised for its addictive nature and unique features, the overwhelming presence of technical issues detracts from its overall enjoyment.
- “Thanks to the developers for keeping it updated and bug-free! ❤️”
- “It's a very nice game; you can get addicted to it, but it's very good for discovering new things and it's very fun. No glitches, and people are very friendly too. This game must be number one.”
- “I used to enjoy playing this game, but I stopped for a couple of years, and when I came back, it became so buggy on my end.”
- “The game is fun and thrilling, but since it's not really smooth and very laggy and kind of buggy.”
- “Whenever I play, the game loads but on day 1, it freezes and doesn't load. I can move the screen, but no texts from others go through, and it still shows day 1 for 20 straight minutes. This isn't my internet; it has 5 bars along with the signal. This is purely the game's fault.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players praising the unique art style and character designs as visually appealing. However, some users feel that certain visual elements and animations are outdated and could benefit from updates. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements in aesthetics and clarity in visual communication.
- “Great game and graphics as well as design.”
- “I absolutely love the graphics and art style and I made friends hihihi :d”
- “Definitely recommend this game; the art style and graphics are good and I like it a lot.”
- “The visuals when something happened also need an update, because it feels out of date.”
- “5 stars for the game, 3 stars for the visuals and construction.”
- “And its design needs more aesthetics, but the characters and roles are perfect.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The game's story features a diverse cast of characters and a rich backstory, but many players expected a more narrative-driven single-player experience, akin to a K-drama, based on its Google Play tags. While the lore is appreciated, the gameplay often feels disconnected from the story, with challenging missions that can frustrate new players. Overall, the narrative elements are intriguing, but the execution leaves some players wanting a more cohesive story mode.
- “The variety of characters is interesting, and there is a whole backstory/lore as well.”
- “Well, this game is good; it has good design and a good story of characters, and I found my first love through this game!”
- “(It would be even better if there were any story mode), but overall it is a fun game and a must-play if you want something new to try.”
- “The problem is I thought this was more of a story-based single-player game because the tags on the Google Play Store labeled it as 'single player', so I thought it would be similar to the K-drama 'When Night Comes' strategy mystery story.”
- “Used to be a good game; I started playing this years ago and decided to play again. The novice room is dead, and when you go to the channel where there are many people, all of the rooms are just for daily quests. If you join a duel one, they will just kick you out for being a newbie. I really liked this game when I played it first, but it sucks now.”
- “The quests seem easy but they're actually not, and it will take you hours to achieve them.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for being spectacular and enhancing the overall experience, with many players enjoying the background tracks and sound effects. However, there are significant complaints about audio glitches, such as music cutting out mid-game and continuing to play even after closing the app, which detracts from the enjoyment. Despite these issues, the combination of music and art contributes to the game's addictive nature and fun gameplay.
- “The game is so addictive and fun to play, the music applied in this game is spectacular.”
- “Overall this game mechanic is unique, a text-based survival simulation where you can interact with players and partake in different roles. This game also has very nice artworks and nice background music.”
- “Very nice game I love the music, animation, and all of the systems of the game ”
- “Even though I overall like the main game, I just don't get why they don't properly code after this most recent update of 'Island of Betrayal.' The game is acting really weird; for instance, the audio mid-game just cuts out in every single game (for example: day, voting, night duration music). Not only that, if I start this game and keep it running in the background while using other apps, the audio of those apps also keeps breaking just because of this game, which is just ridiculous.”
- “Not good at all. It's very glitchy; whenever I close it out, the music still plays even when I close the tab. I have to restart my phone in order to stop the music.”
- “Not good at all. It's very glitchy; whenever I close it out, the music still plays even when I close the tab. I have to restart my phone in order to stop the music.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the ability to customize death reasons and engage in funny interactions, making it highly addictive. Many users recommend it for its entertaining roles and the opportunity to have humorous chats with friends. However, some players express concerns about the game's monetization, which they feel detracts from the overall fun experience.
- “10/10 awesome game, and having the ability to customize death reasons adds to the overwhelming amount of laughs that are already given from the fact that the characters can be funny and say anything.”
- “It is a really funny game; you get addicted to it because it is full of interesting roles and many other things. I would recommend it to everyone who loves playing games! ”
- “Ok, if you're looking at the ratings, I'm telling you just download the game. It needs to be everywhere! Super addicting if you like to text and have funny chats. You can play with friends and make new ones.”
- “It's not funny how you're making us pay so much!”
- “The humor feels forced and falls flat.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, while the character designs are widely praised for their creativity and appeal, opinions on character development are mixed, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the community dynamics overshadowing the positive aspects. Despite this, many find the characters themselves interesting and engaging, contributing to a generally favorable impression of the game's character development.
- “All the roles are so interesting and the character designs are awesome as well.”
- “If I could rate it up to 10 stars, I would! The character designs are good, and they are running events too, like the Yun Nori event. Overall, it's a good game; give it a try.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's optimization is mixed; while it performs well on devices with 4GB of RAM or more, users with 2GB experience lag. Navigation can be challenging for newcomers, and there are complaints about button responsiveness. Overall, the game runs smoothly on higher-end devices, but some users report performance issues and negative player interactions during gameplay.
- “With the help of this game, I have many ideas as a game developer. The game performance is unmatched; you can play it with 2 GB of RAM, although you need good storage. I checked this game on 7 phones because 7 is a holy number. The first 2 GB RAM phone lagged, but it worked properly. Then, on a 4 GB RAM phone, the game was perfectly working with only minor lag. Afterwards, on 6 GB and 8 GB RAM devices, there were no issues at all. The game is working flawlessly, just like a WhatsApp group. I loved this game when I chat in the group.”
- “It seems that it's not optimized; the buttons are not really my type, and it's still hard to navigate if you're a newbie.”
- “The game performance is unmatched; you can play the game with 2 GB RAM, but you need good storage. I checked this game with 7 phones because 7 is a holy number. The first 2 GB phone lagged, but it worked properly. Then, on a 4 GB RAM phone, the game was perfectly working, but there was some lag. Afterwards, on 6 GB and 8 GB, nothing happened; the game is working like a WhatsApp group.”
- “The game is good, but the problem is the players sending negative comments when your performance is bad.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, with some expressing that the toxic behavior of others can lead to distressing experiences, including feelings of sadness and even receiving threats. It is advised that those sensitive to such negativity may want to reconsider playing.
- “The game was really amazing, but the people in the rank were very toxic. I cried one day because of it; they even gave death threats and all.”
- “Don't install if you're emotional.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both fun and interactive, allowing for creative expression while collecting cards. However, many feel that the grind is excessive and offers minimal rewards, making the process feel tedious at times.
- “It is also too grindy with little rewards.”
- “Grinding for cards is pretty hard, but once you get all of them, you can play the game however you want.”

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Mafia42: Mafia Party Game is a casual strategy game.

Mafia42: Mafia Party Game is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Mafia42: Mafia Party Game was released on January 7, 2015.

Mafia42: Mafia Party Game was developed by TEAM42.

Mafia42: Mafia Party Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Mafia42: Mafia Party Game is a single player game.

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