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Mafia
Mafia	2002
Mafia II	2010
Mafia III	2016
Mafia II: Definitive Edition	2020
Mafia: Definitive Edition	2020

Key points

Most users report no issues on modern systems once Compatibility Mode is enabled.

No longer available in digital distribution.

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

This game is no longer available in digital distribution. No explanation has been given for its removal from Steam Store.^[1]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40990/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40990/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Essential improvements

Patch

Latest version is 1.2. All patch version are available here.

Modifications

Footpath & Road Mod

The Footpath & Road Mod is a popular mod created by ModDB user Don Mafioso, designed to produce higher resolution roads and footpaths. The mod can be installed using:

Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1

The user must then extract the maps folder to C:\Program Files\Mafia

Unlimited Draw Distance Mod

Enable unlimited draw distance (farther than that of the 'cumdal' cheat), for a vastly improved atmosphere

Instructions

Custom Cars

User created vehicles are a popular addition to Mafia. ModDB is a popular host for these creations.

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Mafia offers a number of widescreen resolutions accessible through Setup.exe located in game's folder, however some users may be unable to obtain these.

Instructions

Multi-monitor

The game can be adjusted to an extent to support Multi-monitor setups such as ATI/AMD Eyefinity.

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Some users have reported success with using an Xbox 360 Controller but there are often issues with the use of the thumb-sticks^[2]. This can be fixed by using a program such as XPadder to rebind controls, using the D-Pad to steer, and disabling the thumb-sticks.

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

File:Mafiasetupimage.jpg

Users should note 'Display' refers to their installed graphics card, and will vary from that shown

Running On Vista, 7 (Boxed Version)

Instructions

Red Blocks/Black Lines On Screen

Example of the issue

Instructions

Settings Bug (Non-English Steam Versions)

Non-English versions of the game have a bugged Settings launcher whereby adjusting options has no effect, with Mafia always running with default values. In some cases, this has also led to Mafia not running.

Instructions

Error 4205 Generic

Instructions

Instructions

Instructions

Error 8815 Generic

Instructions

Instructions

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME, XP
Processor (CPU)	Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent	Pentium III 700 MHz or equivalent
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1.8 GB
Video card (GPU)	32 MB DirectX 8.1 compatible

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40990) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-2] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (40990) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (40990) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] ttp://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2960646

[3] Mafia 1 Xbox 360 controller issues? - Steam Users' Forums

[1]

[Note 1]

[2]

@@ Line 64: / Line 64: @@
 ====[http://mafia.hodnoceniher.cz/mafia1/mody/UDD_all.rar Unlimited Draw Distance Mod]====
-It is possible to enable unlimited draw distance (farther than that of the 'cumdal' cheat) for a vastly improved atmosphere. To do this, you need:
+{{++}}Enable unlimited draw distance (farther than that of the 'cumdal' cheat), for a vastly improved atmosphere
-*[http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1]
+{{Fixbox|1=
-Now follow these steps<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1831977</ref>:
+{{Fixbox/fix|Replace game missions files|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1831977 Mafia 1 essential Mod and settings - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
-#Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in installation folder)
+# Download [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1]
-#Copy <code>missions</code> folder from archive to your Mafia folder
+# Extract it in {{p|game}}
+# Use it to extract MISSION data
+# Copy <code>missions</code> folder from archive to your Mafia folder
+# Place the mod in that folder
+}}
 ====Custom Cars====
@@ Line 109: / Line 113: @@
 Mafia offers a number of widescreen resolutions accessible through <code>Setup.exe</code> located in game's folder, however some users may be unable to obtain these.
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix|ref=<ref name=WSGF>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven WSGF article]</ref>}}
 # Download widescreen fix - aspect ratio: [http://wsgfmedia.com/uploads/thales100/Mafia_Widescreen_Fix_1.2_16-9.rar 16:9]/[http://wsgfmedia.com/uploads/thales100/Mafia_Widescreen_Fix_1.2_16-10.rar 16:10].
 # Download [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1]
@@ Line 119: / Line 123: @@
 The game can be adjusted to an extent to support Multi-monitor setups such as ATI/AMD Eyefinity.
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor|ref=<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-monitor|ref=<ref name=WSGF/>}}
 # Download widescreen fix - aspect ratio: [http://wsgfmedia.com/uploads/thales100/Mafia_Widescreen_Fix_1.2_48-9.rar 48:9]/[http://wsgfmedia.com/uploads/thales100/Mafia_Widescreen_Fix_1.2_48-10.rar 48:10].
 # Download [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1].
@@ Line 128: / Line 132: @@
 ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]===
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Changing FOV|ref=<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Changing FOV|ref=<ref name=WSGF/>}}
 # Download [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 Mafia Data Xtractor].
 # Download [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/bscriptview-60 BScriptView 6.0]
@@ Line 162: / Line 166: @@
 ===[[Controller|Controller support]]===
-Some users have reported success with using an [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] but there are often issues with the use of the thumb-sticks<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595124</ref>. This can be fixed by using a program such as [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] to rebind controls, using the D-Pad to steer, and disabling the thumb-sticks.
+Some users have reported success with using an [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] but there are often issues with the use of the thumb-sticks<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595124 Mafia 1 Xbox 360 controller issues? - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>. This can be fixed by using a program such as [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] to rebind controls, using the D-Pad to steer, and disabling the thumb-sticks.
 ==Audio settings==
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 |mute on focus lost       = unknown
 |mute on focus lost notes =
-|eax support              =
+|eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes        = EAX 3 <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021107102408/http://www.eax.creative.com/gaming/mafia.asp EAX Featured Game: Mafia - EAX.CREATIVE.COM]</ref>
 }}
 ==Issues fixed==
+[[Image:Mafiasetupimage.jpg|right|thumb|500px|''Users should note 'Display' refers to their installed graphics card, and will vary from that shown'']]
 ===Running On Vista, 7 (Boxed Version)===
-Some users may experience issues with running the game on Windows Vista or 7. The following solution offers the best experience for users of these operating systems.
+{{Fixbox|1=
-#First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set <code>MafiaLauncher.exe</code> and <code>MafiaSetup.exe</code> on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. If the issue still occurs, execute both as administrators.
+{{Fixbox/fix|Some users could need this}}
-#Once installed,  go to <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code> and set the executable <code>Game.exe</code> to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode.
+# First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set <code>MafiaLauncher.exe</code> and <code>MafiaSetup.exe</code> on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode.
-#Download Mafia [http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/9266 patch v1.2] (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2)
+# Once installed, set <code>{{p|game}}\Game.exe</code> to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode.
-#Go to <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code> and execute <code>Setup.exe</code>. Ensure it is configured as follows[[Image:Mafiasetupimage.jpg|center|thumb|500px|''Users should note 'Display' refers to their installed graphics card, and will vary from that shown'']]
+# Download Mafia [http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/9266 patch v1.2] (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2)
-#At this stage the user may be able to run the game. You can test this by running <code>intro.avi</code> in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code>. If the video runs, the game is now ready. If not, follow the remaining steps.
+# Execute <code>{{p|game}}\Setup.exe</code>. Ensure it is configured as the image alongside
-#Intro movies in Mafia run using an Indeo codec, which is unsupported by Windows since XP SP1, so the user will need to download a freeware Indeo codec such as [http://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm this]. Since version 5.2 the software has become a paid product, so it is important to find a version before this.
+# At this stage you can test if you can already run the game by opening <code>{{p|game}}\intro.avi</code>. If the video runs, the game is now ready. If not, follow the remaining steps.
-#Open a command prompt with elevated right (press the Start button, type 'CMD', right click on it and choose 'Run as administrator'). In the console, type <code>regsvr32 ir50_32.dll</code>
+# Intro movies in Mafia run using an Indeo codec, which is unsupported by Windows since XP SP1, so the user will need to download a freeware Indeo codec such as [http://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm this]. Since version 5.2 the software has become a paid product, so it is important to find a version before this.
-#Attempt to run the game.
+# Open a command prompt with elevated right (press the Start button, type 'CMD', right click on it and choose 'Run as administrator'). In the console, type <code>regsvr32 ir50_32.dll</code>
+# Attempt to run the game.
+}}
 ===Red Blocks/Black Lines On Screen===
-Some users have reported seeing red blocks of colour, or black lines run across the screen during play, similar to the following<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595659</ref>:
+[[Image:Mafiavisualerror1.jpg|thumb|right|290px|Example of the issue]]
-[[Image:Mafiavisualerror1.jpg|frame|center|600px]]
+{{Fixbox|1=
-This error can often be resolved by opening <code>Setup.exe</code> in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code>, and clicking on 'Open expert settings...', then selecting 'Multipass rendering' rather than 'Hardware Transform&Lighting'.
+{{Fixbox/fix|Change rendering method|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595659 Weird lines/colors - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
+# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Setup.exe</code>
+# Click on 'Open expert settings...', then select 'Multipass rendering' rather than 'Hardware Transform&Lighting'.
+}}
 ===Settings Bug (Non-English Steam Versions)===
-Some users of non-English versions of the game have reported an issue whereby changing the settings of the game in the Settings launcher has no effect, with Mafia always running with default values. In some cases, this has also led to Mafia not running. This issue can be resolved as follows<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1375770</ref>:
+{{ii}} Non-English versions of the game have a bugged Settings launcher whereby adjusting options has no effect, with Mafia always running with default values. In some cases, this has also led to Mafia not running.
-#Set Mafia's language in Steam to English
+{{Fixbox|1=
-#Wait until download is complete
+{{Fixbox/fix|Swap game language|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1375770 Mafia 1 Settings Bug - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
-#Start Settings launcher
+# Set Mafia's language in Steam to English
-#Select desired settings
+# Wait until download is complete
-#Save and exit launcher
+# Start Settings launcher
-#Set Mafia's language in Steam to your desired option
+# Select desired settings
-#Wait until download is complete
+# Save and exit launcher
-#Start the game - it should run in your desired language with your desired settings
+# Set Mafia's language in Steam to your desired option
+# Wait until download is complete
+# Start the game - it should run in your desired language with your desired settings
+}}
 ===Error 4205 Generic===
-Some users experience an 'Init error error: #4205 Generic' error message upon startup. There are a variety of possible fixes for this issue - below is a checklist of things to try to resolve the issue:
+{{Fixbox|1=
-#Download the freeware [http://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm Indeo codec] outlined above<ref>http://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483</ref>
+{{Fixbox/fix|Download the freeware [http://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm Indeo codec]|ref=<ref>[http://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483 Mafia hlasi chybu - notebooky-forum.notebook.cz]</ref>|link=false}}
-#Input your screen resolution (rather than the default one) in the <code>Setup</code> launcher in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code><ref>http://www.gamevicio.com/i/topicos/59/59919-error-4205-generic/index.html</ref>, and change your refresh rate to your screen's actual refresh rate<ref>http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1/</ref>
+}}
-#Update your appropriate video card drivers and version of [[Wikipedia:DirectX|DirectX]]
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Input your actual screen resolution and refresh rate in the Setup launcher|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120210183318/http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1 Mafia Error: Init error error: #4205 Generic... - ForumPlanet (retrieved)]</ref>}}
+}}
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Update your appropriate video/sound card drivers and version of [[Wikipedia:DirectX|DirectX]]|link=false}}
+}}
 ===Error 8815 Generic===
-Many users have reported the game crashing upon start to a white screen with the message 'error 8815 generic'<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2620915</ref>. Again, there are a number of claimed fixes for this issue, but the error can have different causes on a case by case basis. Some common causes and fixes are outlined below:
+{{Fixbox|1=
-#One reason why is error may be caused is out of date graphics or sound card drivers. Users should check on the relevant card manufacturer's website for new drivers, then download and install them
+{{Fixbox/fix|Update your appropriate video/sound card drivers and version of [[Wikipedia:DirectX|DirectX]]|link=false|<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100727162053/http://forums.gamespy.com/tech_support_forum/b48291/4654022/p1/ need serious help - ForumPlanet (retrieved)]</ref>}}
-#Sometimes sound card drivers may need to be re-installed<ref>http://forums.gamespy.com/tech_support_forum/b48291/4654393/p1/</ref>
+}}
-#In some cases changing the user's screen resolution in the <code>Setup</code> launcher located in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code>) may solve the issue<ref>http://forummafieuso.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=146</ref>
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Input your actual screen resolution and refresh rate in the Setup launcher|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120210183318/http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1 Mafia Error: Init error error: #4205 Generic... - ForumPlanet (retrieved)]</ref>}}
+}}
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Change screen resolution and/or refresh rate in the game launcher|ref=<ref>[http://forummafieuso.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=146 error : #8815 Generic - Forum Bar Mafieuso]</ref>}}
+}}
 ==System requirements==

Developers
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	Illusion Softworks
Publishers
	Gathering of Developers
Engines
	LS3D
Release dates
Windows	August 28, 2002