Welcome to Empire Bay – the city of opportunity and crime. Set in the 40s and 50s, Mafia II is a gangster action story in which you play as Vito Scaletta – a young war veteran who is trying to gain recognition in a mafia family. Together with his loyal and impulsive friend Joe, Vito becomes increasingly involved in the criminal underworld, climbing the ladder of crime, wealth and... danger. The game offers tense gameplay – intense shootouts, spectacular car chases and brutal melee combat. Mafia II draws inspiration from cult gangster films, serving up cinematic narrative and emotional plot twists that draw you into the world of mafia life with its temptations and inevitable consequences.