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San Matias: Mafia City

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49%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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San Matias: Mafia City is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by BetaGames and was released on February 13, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Time is running out! You play as a man named "The Canario". Fight hordes of enemies and try to survive in this city without laws. It's time to teach them a lesson!

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • San Matias – Mafia City offers a chaotic and fast-paced action experience, reminiscent of classic arcade games, with a variety of missions that keep gameplay dynamic and engaging.
  • The game features a range of explosive weapons and vehicles, allowing players to experiment and create their own mayhem, enhancing the sense of empowerment and fun.
  • Character customization and the inclusion of outlandish modifiers add a unique charm and encourage players to embrace the game's over-the-top tone.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including imprecise controls, inconsistent targeting, and occasional bugs that can hinder progression, particularly in larger environments.
  • San Matias is criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, as it relies heavily on arcade-style gameplay without substantial storytelling or character development.
  • Concerns have been raised about the game's origins as an asset flip, leading to questions about its originality and the ethical implications of its development.
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is characterized by a fast-paced, action-driven narrative that prioritizes gameplay over cinematic storytelling, with much of the plot conveyed through mission briefings rather than cutscenes. Players engage in over thirty varied missions that emphasize chaotic encounters and experimentation, though some may find the missions repetitive over time. While the narrative lacks depth and character interaction, it captures a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic action games, focusing on immediate thrills and the excitement of destruction.

    • “Riqplay clearly set out to ensure that each mission offers a different kind of challenge, whether that’s storming a gang hideout, launching a full-scale assault with a helicopter, or escaping a massive police ambush.”
    • “The lack of cinematic storytelling or fully voiced dialogue means much of the narrative unfolds through mission briefings and gameplay rather than cutscenes or character interactions.”
    • “It’s the kind of project that wears its influences proudly, borrowing the DNA of open-world crime classics but condensing them into a more straightforward, mission-based experience that values immediacy over realism.”
    • “There’s a nostalgic charm in its simplicity—the kind of raw fun that defined earlier eras of action gaming, where style and chaos mattered more than story or graphical fidelity.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a diverse array of over thirty missions, ranging from shootouts to vehicular assaults, with simple yet explosive mechanics. While the narrative is primarily conveyed through mission briefings rather than cinematic storytelling, the overall gameplay experience is highly rated, despite some criticism of the sound design.

    • “The mechanics are designed to be simple but explosive.”
    • “The gameplay loop is built around a series of over thirty missions that vary from straightforward shootouts to chaotic vehicular assaults.”
    • “The lack of cinematic storytelling or fully voiced dialogue means much of the narrative unfolds through mission briefings and gameplay rather than cutscenes or character interactions.”
    • “The sounds are a bit dull though, but excusable; the gameplay rating is 100 percent.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of San Matias are characterized by a gritty urban aesthetic that effectively conveys the atmosphere of a decaying city, blending nostalgic charm with a raw, chaotic style reminiscent of earlier action games. While some users appreciate the smooth and visually appealing design, others criticize the optimization issues, noting that graphics appear better on medium settings than high, and point out flaws in AI behavior that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are very nice; I have no idea what engine it uses, but everything looks smooth, fast, and awesome.”
    • “Optimization is poor; graphics look better on medium settings than high (how is that even possible?!), with a stupid AI that can even kill themselves if you're standing in front of a group, making the experience pretty boring.”
    • “Visually, San Matias aims for a gritty urban aesthetic that captures the tone of a decaying, crime-ridden city.”
    • “There’s a nostalgic charm in its simplicity—the kind of raw fun that defined earlier eras of action gaming, where style and chaos mattered more than story or graphical fidelity.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's minimalistic design, while complementing its fast-paced arcade style, restricts the depth of emotional engagement for players.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere effectively conveys a thrilling sense of lawlessness and adrenaline, fulfilling the game's promise despite some shortcomings.

    • “Despite these shortcomings, the atmosphere succeeds in delivering the sense of lawless adrenaline the title promises.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for being poor, with players noting that graphics appear better on medium settings than on high. Additionally, the AI is described as unintelligent, sometimes leading to self-destructive behavior, which contributes to an overall lack of engagement in gameplay.

    • “Optimization is terrible; the graphics look better on medium settings than on high (how is that even possible?!). The AI is stupid and can even kill themselves if you're standing in front of a group, making the game pretty boring.”
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San Matias: Mafia City is a action adventure game.

San Matias: Mafia City is available on PC and Windows.

San Matias: Mafia City was released on February 13, 2018.

San Matias: Mafia City was developed by BetaGames.

San Matias: Mafia City has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

San Matias: Mafia City is a single player game.

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