How Mafia: Definitive Edition Changed HD Remakes

10. New Voice Acting

The 2020 remake polishes the familiar tale in a number of ways, but the complete audio overhaul has perhaps been the most significant alteration. An entirely reworked script is wonderfully brought back to life by a plethora of all-new and constantly impressive voice actors.

Scores of tense story sequences that litter the main narrative are elevated by such performances, each standing out more than the next. Jeremy Luke's high-pitched, Joe Pesci-esque tones perfectly fit the character of Paulie, an opportunistic and fiercely loyal companion who takes up much of the script, and Andrew Bongiorno breathes much-needed new life into the protagonist, Tommy Angelo.

Mafia: Definitive Edition is undoubtedly a AA title, and as such there are limitations to what can be expected. There are plenty of 2020 titles that surge past this in a number of disciplines, but the new voice acting spares no expenses. It's certainly in line with big budget releases, often surpassing them in quality.