The Grand Mafia
Get on Play Store"The Grand Mafia" is a strategy game that invites you to take over the underworld with its intriguing story and compelling gameplay. With spectacular visuals and a good soundtrack, the game provides an immersive experience. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and numerous bugs. The game challenges you to become the top mafia boss and rule the criminal underworld.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Great graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
- Good community and faction system that enhances the gaming experience.
- Fun and addictive with plenty of tasks and events to keep players occupied.
- Heavy pay-to-win mechanics that make it difficult for free players to compete.
- Frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay.
- monetization601 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. Users report a prevalence of in-app purchases that are often deemed excessive, leading to a "pay-to-win" environment, while some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads during gameplay. Overall, the consensus highlights a disconnect between the game's actual experience and the promotional content, resulting in frustration and disappointment among players.
“Great game, always something to do, keeps things interesting with new events regularly. In-game purchases range from very low to pretty high, but there's no pressure to buy and barely anything you 'have' to buy.”
“This game is good because while there are in-app purchases, you don't need to buy them to enjoy the game.”
“Plenty to do, no ads, and no great need to spend money on extras. A+!”
“The reason I have given it a low score is purely down to the fact the game is nothing like the ads and they haven't honored the incentives that were on offer to download the game.”
“The game is nothing like the ads whatsoever; it's a town resource building game that increasingly takes more money and time for less progress.”
“I'm sick to death of ads for games that completely misrepresent the gameplay, and this game is one of the worst offenders.”
- graphics443 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality, cleanliness, and artistic design, often describing them as "amazing" or "excellent." However, several users report issues such as lag, freezing, and inconsistencies in character appearances, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players express disappointment with the gameplay mechanics and the game's reliance on in-game purchases, suggesting that the graphics alone cannot compensate for these shortcomings.
“The graphics are amazing and so clean looking.”
“Great game...lovely graphics!”
“The graphics are top notch and the storyline is gripping!”
“Unfortunately for the last month or so the game freezes, lags & won't fully load all the graphics.”
“The graphics are forgettable and when you get cutscenes it all feels like stock 3D animation, as well as the voice acting makes me cringe with how lifeless it is.”
“The graphics are so bad it hurts playing.”
- story317 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and well-crafted narrative, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic or lacking depth. Many appreciate the graphics and voice acting that enhance the storytelling experience, but some feel that the gameplay is overshadowed by excessive dialogue and cutscenes. Overall, while the storyline captivates many players, others find it repetitive or not as interactive as advertised.
“I am in love with the story and the mixture between game -> story -> learning mechanics.”
“Intense story, keeps me on my toes and sometimes my heart races with anticipation... a very heartfelt game.”
“The graphics, plot, and fighting/quests balance each other out perfectly.”
“Bait and switch, this is not a story-based game like you see in the ads for it.”
“The limited choices you can make at the very beginning have no effect, and play the same storyline no matter what dialogue options you choose.”
“It's a time-consuming game with a story plot with everything you do.”
- gameplay197 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, slow-paced, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the graphics and the initial fun of gameplay, they express frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual game mechanics. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable in short bursts but often feel it lacks depth and fairness, especially for free-to-play users.
“Great gameplay, always busy; progress never stops!”
“Good gameplay, nice storyline.”
“I love this game; great story in the beginning, then great gameplay thereafter!”
“Free players will struggle for months before reaching top levels and probably two years before unlocking T4s... false advertising, that has nothing to do with the real gameplay.”
“The gameplay gets buggier without getting fixed, they start releasing a lot more paid packages, and support stops answering.”
“The gameplay is nothing like the advertised promotion, waste of time and money.”
- stability183 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and connection issues that hinder gameplay. Many players experience problems such as being stuck on loading screens, losing progress, and encountering bugs that disrupt their gaming experience. Despite some users enjoying the game, the overwhelming feedback highlights a pressing need for developers to address these stability issues to improve overall user satisfaction.
“No glitches or problems.”
“Good game, good mechanics, no glitches.”
“Very smooth play... no glitches.”
“Glitches that cost me progress went unresponded until after the event ended, still did not resolve.”
“It freezes or goes black frequently though.”
“The quality of the game package has declined to atrocious with glitches, hangups, crashes, blank screens, bad game descriptions, and overall just bad.”
- grinding25 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game involves extensive grinding, often requiring significant time investment to progress, which can lead to frustration, especially for players unwilling to spend money. While some players enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, many feel it becomes tedious and overly reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for casual players to compete. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword, providing a distraction for some while alienating others due to its demanding nature.
“A lot of grinding activities and growth to get to higher levels takes a long time.”
“It always ends up pay to win with the stronger players farming you because you aren't buying every package that comes out, and you just end up frustrated and annoyed after spending so much time on a no-win game.”
“If you like long tutorials forcing you to sit through half an hour of every tiny aspect of the game, followed by endless grinding and begging for real-world money, this is the game for you.”
- music23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, describing it as exciting and relaxing. However, some users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, noting that repetitive tracks can become boring over time. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there are calls for improvements and additional background options.
“The soundtrack production is quality, and meshes perfectly with the game.”
“Love this game and love the music, it's relaxing.”
“The music is very relaxing.”
“Occasionally change the songs from time to time as it can be boring listening to it every day.”
“But for the love of sanity, please some different background music.”
“Pretty fun, but the music sucks though.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it entertaining and enjoyable, particularly in the context of game politics and interactions with others. However, others express frustration with the game's support system and ads, which they find to be more amusing than the game itself. Overall, while some aspects of humor resonate well with players, there are notable inconsistencies in how it is perceived.
“Been waiting like most others here for GM responses, so it will be funny to watch the 'contact your GM' reply!”
“Game is very addictive; I've been playing for months. The fun part is the game politics with players, which is so funny!”
“Funny, I had a great time on the game! 😁😀”
- optimization11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game runs smoothly and is stable, but many experience visual stuttering and performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices. There are requests for adjustable graphic settings to improve performance, as some users face lag and battery drain. While the game is enjoyable, there is a consensus that optimization needs further attention to enhance the overall experience.
“The game runs smoothly, and there are plenty of things to keep you busy.”
“Great app indeed, all you need is only data and everything runs smoothly.”
“Good game, enjoying it so far and runs smoothly.”
“However, the graphics quality is good, but I couldn't help but notice the game kept stuttering visually. I would prefer to run at 60 fps for better graphics rendering.”
“Very nice game, but please can you add graphic settings? I really need this feature; my phone was lagging since entering the step-by-step map. Sometimes my phone can't handle it anymore. With low graphic settings, maybe I can achieve normal performance.”
“The game performance has since continued to deteriorate.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is described as intense and heartfelt, with players experiencing a range of feelings from anticipation to anxiety. While some appreciate the deep connection and immersive storytelling, others caution against becoming too emotionally invested due to potential stress. Overall, the game evokes strong emotions through its narrative and character interactions, though it may not be suitable for everyone.
“Intense story, keeps me on my toes and sometimes my heart races with anticipation...a very heartfelt game.”
“Whatever you do, do not get emotionally attached to the game because you will.”
“This shows a kindness and made me feel I mattered, and for that I truly am glad I'm playing this game.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the engaging storyline and character designs, others feel that the focus on city-building mechanics detracts from meaningful character growth. However, returning players have noted significant improvements in the storyline and character arcs, enhancing their overall experience.
“I enjoy the battles, and the character designs are awesome.”
“I left this game, came back, and it got three times better, mostly due to the storyline. The main character's story and character design are still good. Keep up the good work.”
“The game promised deep character development, but instead, I found myself managing buildings with no real connection to the characters.”
“I was really hoping for a rich narrative and character growth, but it feels like the characters are just there to fill space.”
“The lack of meaningful character development left me feeling disconnected from the story and the gameplay.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a significant pay-to-win dynamic, where paying players dominate non-paying ones, leading to a sense of imbalance. Despite this, many users appreciate the overall player community and the engaging environment created by the game's design.
“Great game! A bit too much pay-to-win, but the players and the overall atmosphere make up for it.”
“The game creates a unique atmosphere.”
“The designers of the game have created an atmosphere where those that pay to play will dominate those that don't, and without paying, you will never be able to grow from constant attacks by huge pay-to-play accounts.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability, particularly in its online multiplayer features, making it enjoyable to play with others. While it shares similarities with "Game of War: Fire Age," it is considered slightly more accessible for free play.
“Really great replayability and fun to play with others online.”
