Mafia 2 vs GTA 4, which game will you choose to play during the quarantine time at home? Let's compare and vote. Here is a detailed comparison between two exciting action games. Both are amazing, but which one is better? Mafia 2 of GTA 4? Check it out here with Gurugamer.com.

GTA 4 vs Mafia 2: Game Mode & Platforms

Both GTA 4 and Mafia 2 are exciting action-adventure video games for PC and consoles. However, it seems that 2K Games launched their product to a larger scale of players on more various platforms, such as Microsoft Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Mac OS X. Meanwhile, Rockstar, the publisher of GTA 4, only target the players on PC, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.

GTA 4 only targets the players on PC, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360

In terms of game mode, it seems that GTA 4 satisfied a larger number of gamers when it let them play alone in single-player mode or co-operate with friends in multiplayer mode. Meanwhile, Mafia 2 only offers you the single-player mode. So, it's impossible to enjoy tense combat and exciting missions with friends in Mafia 2. But you will play both these games from the third-person perspective.
Mafia 2 was published on Microsoft Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Mac OS X

Mafia 2 Vs GTA 4: Plot Setting

Another difference between GTA 4 and Mafia 2 is the plot setting. The plot of GTA 4 was set in 2008 in the 21st century. So, everything in the game seems to be more similar to gamers. The landscapes, furniture, vehicles, weapons, and more are not very strange.

The plot of GTA 4 was set in 2008 in the 21st century. So, everything in the game seems to be more similar to gamers.

Meanwhile, the plot of Mafia 2 will bring you to the mid-1940s and early-1950s. Therefore, players will see many old and strange things in this game. For example, gamers use many old-fashioned guns, such as the SMG Thompson and the pistol Colt 1911. Some World War II-era weapons can also be seen in this game, such as Beretta Model 38 and MG 42.
Mafia 2 will bring you to the mid-1940s and early-1950s and players will see many old and strange things in this game.

In addition, the story of Mafia 2 is entertaining, interesting, but pretty simple. In contrast, the story of GTA 4 is more complex with more characters and side stories for players to explore and enjoy the game.

Mafia 2 vs GTA 4 System Requirements

In terms of system requirements, we only compare the minimum system requirements to play these two games on the PC. Firstly, let's take a look at the minimum system requirements of Mafia 2. below.

Mafia 2 Minimum System Requirements

  • OS: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
  • RAM: 1.5 GB
  • CPU: Pentium D 3Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ (Dual-core) or higher
  • Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 8600 / ATI HD2600 Pro or better
  • Free Disk Space: 8 GB

Then, look at the minimum system requirements of GTA 4 here to compare.

The color, smoke, explosions, shades, light, and other graphics effects in Mafia 2 are excellent.

GTA 4 Minimum System Requirements

  • OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3 / Windows 7
  • RAM: 1.5 GB
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
  • Video Card: 256MB NVidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900
  • Free Disk Space: 16 GB

Obviously, you need a better PC with a more advanced CPU to play GTA 4. In addition, the file size of GTA 4 is also larger than that of Mafia 2.

GTA 4 has higher system requirements than Mafia 2 does

If you have a low-end PC, it's better to choose Mafia 2 to play. If you have a good PC, you can choose to play one of these two games or both. Each of these games has different features, stories, and gives you unique experiences.

Mafia 2 Vs GTA 4 Graphics

The graphics quality of both these games is great. But in some car screens, Mafia 2 looks more realistic. The sequence, as well as the reactions of characters, looks more natural while in GTA 4, it looks more 'game-like'. However, the movements of protagonists in GTA 4 are more natural. When the characters fall, shake their legs, arms, run, and more, it feels more realistic.

The sequence, as well as the reactions of characters, in Mafia 2 looks more natural

But the game worlds in both Mafia 2 and GTA 4 are very detailed and realistic. The color, smoke, explosions, shades, light, and other graphics effects are excellent. However, the Empire Bay city in Mafia 2 looks better and more fantastic, especially in the summer and winter. Although many action scenes in these games are physically fictional and impractical, these games still bring players great experiences. In short, GTA 4 has some better points and Mafia 2 ahs has some advantages.

The color, smoke, explosions, shades, light, and other graphics effects are excellent.

Mafia 2 Map vs GTA 4 Map

GTA 4 takes place in Liberty City. This map was inspired by the real New York City in the US. GTA 4 players can see many familiar places on this map. The Liberty map in Grand Theft Auto 4 is 6 square miles in size. It's bigger than Empire Bay city in Mafia 2 that is only 4 square miles. The Empire Bay is a vas City on the Grow, according to the introduction of the game publisher. Both these two maps are inspired by US cities but in different periods of time.

The Empire Bay city in Mafia 2 looks better and more fantastic, especially in the summer and winter

The developers of GTA 4 recreated a modern New York city in Liberty with high buildings, avenues, complexes, apartments, seaports, parks, etc. Moreover, the Liberty map in GTA 4 consists of four large islands and three small islands. These islands are connected by big bridges. Meanwhile, the map Empire Bay in Mafia 2 has two big islands. And most of the landscape and constructions are placed on the main island.

The developers of GTA 4 recreated a modern New York city in Liberty with high buildings, avenues, complexes, apartments, seaports, parks, etc.

These are some significant similarities and differences we pointed out when comparing Mafia 2 vs GTA 4. To update the latest PC/Consoles game news, let's visit our website.