A new trailer is available for Hangar 13’s Mafia: The Old Country, and unlike the previous one that outlined the life of a Torrisi mafioso, this is all about combat. Newcomer Enzo Favara gets into his share of gunfights, whether it’s through the streets and ruins or on horseback. But it’s the knife duels that distinguish his journey from previous titles.
Knives are a pretty big deal in 1900s San Celeste, and Hangar 13 conducted extensive research on their real-world creation in Sicily. Knife fights are more akin to duels with some degree of honor involved, as seen when one enemy throws his gun away to face Enzo. Slashing and dodging are key, but so are those button-mashing struggles to gain an advantage.
Of course, outside of duels, knives are vital for assassinations. You can sneak up on foes or throw them from a distance, effectively saving ammunition (which is scarce enough as it is). Just don’t forget that whenever the knives are out, it’s a life-or-death battle.
Mafia: The Old Country is out on August 8th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Check out our feature here and 15 things we can’t wait to do. You can also watch more extensive gameplay here.
