Players often suggest that your enjoyment depends entirely on whether you can overlook the grind for the sake of the story.
“I went into Mafia III expecting a repetitive mess… ended up loving it! The loop is predictable, but it feels justified, serves the story. And Lincoln Clay? Boy carries the whole game on his back.” Steam Community
: The game uses a unique documentary-style framing that many reviewers find brilliant and emotionally impactful.