Vendetta: Mafia Wars

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Vendetta: Mafia Wars is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Crystal Shark Games and was released on January 21, 2023. It received negative reviews from players.

EARLY ACCESS About the GameThe year is 1940 and the rules of the game has changed. The underground world in the "Caelornia" is reborn along with new bosses. As a real-time strategy game, our product offers you the atmosphere of those times with all its glory by placing you in the heart of the mob wars that shaped the USA. Form your family, manage your economy, forge alliances with othe…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has potential and could evolve into something great with future updates.
The developers are communicative and open to player feedback, which is promising for the game's development.
The concept of the game is appealing, reminiscent of classic mafia games that many players enjoy.

The game is currently in a very early access state, with numerous bugs and performance issues making it nearly unplayable.
There have been no updates from the developers, leading to concerns about the game's future and its status as a scam.
The gameplay is extremely basic and lacks objectives, making it feel incomplete and unsatisfying.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant lag even on low settings, raising concerns about the game's optimization despite having capable hardware. However, there is optimism regarding the game's potential for improved graphics and smoother gameplay in the future.
- “Despite this, the potential for the game with improved graphics and smooth gameplay is great.”
- “I have an Alienware m15 R6 with 8GB of graphics and 32GB RAM... how the hell does this game lag so much when on the lowest settings.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay shows promise but requires further development, particularly in enhancing the narrative and character progression, reminiscent of the Max Payne atmosphere. As an early-access title, it has some bugs, yet there is significant potential for improvement in graphics and overall gameplay experience.
- “Despite this, the potential for the game with improved graphics and smooth gameplay is great.”
- “The gameplay can be developed a little more; I think that the light Max Payne atmosphere will contribute more to the player by progressing based on the story or a single character.”
- “As an early-access game, bugs during gameplay were to be expected.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance across all settings, often struggling to reach 30fps despite minimal graphical detail. However, some believe that as this is the company's first major release, improvements are expected in future updates.
- “Everyone has mentioned the optimization problem, but since it is the first release and I think the first serious project of the company, it will improve over time.”
- “Very poor performance on every setting; 30fps at most. Even with that, the game looks very bare bones with very basic textures, so I'm not sure why the performance is so lousy.”
- “Everyone has mentioned the optimization problem, but since this is the first release and I think the first serious project of the company, it will improve over time.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that enhancing the gameplay with a more immersive atmosphere, reminiscent of the "light Max Payne" vibe, could significantly enrich the player's experience by deepening the narrative and character development.
- “The light Max Payne atmosphere enhances the gameplay, contributing to player progression through the story and character development.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into its world and making every moment feel impactful.”
- “The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- “The gameplay can be developed a little more; I think that the light Max Payne atmosphere would contribute more to the player by progressing based on the story or a single character.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the story could benefit from deeper development, with a focus on a single character's progression, reminiscent of the atmospheric storytelling found in "Max Payne." This approach could enhance player engagement and immersion in the narrative.
- “The gameplay can be developed a little more; I think that the light Max Payne atmosphere will contribute more to the player by progressing based on the story or a single character.”
- “The gameplay can be developed a little more; I think that the light Max Payne atmosphere would contribute more to the player by progressing based on the story or a single character.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a work in progress, with users advising potential buyers to manage their expectations regarding bugs and content in its early access phase. Supporters believe that patience and constructive feedback will help improve the game over time.
- “This game will be awesome in the future, so if you want to support it, then buy it now. However, if you're one of those who buy an early access game and expect it to be bug-free with lots of content, then I suggest you wait rather than leave negative reviews that could hinder the support the game truly deserves.”