Released beta version of «Mafia» for Atari 8-bits | Download
After several hours of work, user Drunkeneye from the AtariAge forum presented the first beta of «Mafia» for Atari 8-bits computers.
This game is a classic on the C64, developed by Igelsoft in 1986. It's a mix of RPG and turn-based strategy for up to four players.
The plot unfolds in Chicago during the Prohibition era, where crime thrives, and merchants live in fear of raids and blackmail. Initially, the player is an unknown figure not taken seriously by shop owners. Unpleasant tasks must be undertaken to earn money and ascend in the criminal underworld.
Gameplay primarily involves navigating a city seen from above and entering various buildings. For instance, there are banks to rob or vaults to break into, and weapons dealerships where you can purchase new guns or train your people. «Mafia» features diverse scenarios like car dealerships, gun shops, gangster pubs, subway stations, Chicago Police Headquarters, casinos, railroad stations, banks, hotels, etc.
For every crime committed, points are earned, and authority in the underworld increases. While people's respect grows, the police become more dangerous. Therefore, starting with minor crimes becomes essential before progressing to major ones.
Special missions also exist, such as killing the mayor, transporting cash, gold bars in the Main Street Bank, and gun running.
Drunkeneye commented: "Clearly, as an A8 beginner, I had some problems creating a 1:1 port; thus, the map looks quite different. However, the rest should be rather close to the original (given that I had the BASIC sources available)".
The author warns that there may still be severe bugs, and he's unsure if loading/saving will work as expected. Since he hasn't played it through, it's uncertain if the game can be won.
Furthermore, sound doesn't even exist. "Not sure how much I will try to polish them; help is welcome (...) I have no idea if this thing will run on real hardware", said at AtariAge forum.
It's noteworthy that the original German version of «Mafia» was published in...
This game is a classic on the C64, developed by Igelsoft in 1986. It's a mix of RPG and turn-based strategy for up to four players.
The plot unfolds in Chicago during the Prohibition era, where crime thrives, and merchants live in fear of raids and blackmail. Initially, the player is an unknown figure not taken seriously by shop owners. Unpleasant tasks must be undertaken to earn money and ascend in the criminal underworld.
Gameplay primarily involves navigating a city seen from above and entering various buildings. For instance, there are banks to rob or vaults to break into, and weapons dealerships where you can purchase new guns or train your people. «Mafia» features diverse scenarios like car dealerships, gun shops, gangster pubs, subway stations, Chicago Police Headquarters, casinos, railroad stations, banks, hotels, etc.
For every crime committed, points are earned, and authority in the underworld increases. While people's respect grows, the police become more dangerous. Therefore, starting with minor crimes becomes essential before progressing to major ones.
Special missions also exist, such as killing the mayor, transporting cash, gold bars in the Main Street Bank, and gun running.
Drunkeneye commented: "Clearly, as an A8 beginner, I had some problems creating a 1:1 port; thus, the map looks quite different. However, the rest should be rather close to the original (given that I had the BASIC sources available)".
The author warns that there may still be severe bugs, and he's unsure if loading/saving will work as expected. Since he hasn't played it through, it's uncertain if the game can be won.
Furthermore, sound doesn't even exist. "Not sure how much I will try to polish them; help is welcome (...) I have no idea if this thing will run on real hardware", said at AtariAge forum.
It's noteworthy that the original German version of «Mafia» was published in...
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