Mafia City Explained

Mafia City
Developer:Phantix Games
Platforms:Android, iOS
Genre:Strategy
Released:March 30, 2017
Publisher:Phantix Games

Mafia City is a mobile game from developer Phantix Games.[1] The gameplay involves constructing and levelling up buildings, while battling other players in a PVP environment.[2] Since the games introduction there have been cross-over events with the properties such as Yakuza,[3] Black Lagoon[4] and Peaky Blinders.[5]

Gameplay

Mafia City: War of Underworld is a strategy game centered on the role of a gang leader.

Players establish businesses such as casinos and pawnshops, gather resources, recruit and train members, and develop their reputation and base. The gameplay primarily involves building and upgrading territory, with additional elements of engaging in conflicts with rival gangs.

The game also incorporates aspects of clan politics, interactions with other gangs, smuggling operations, and investment management. Additionally, players navigate personal relationships within the game's narrative.[6]

Reception

Upon its release, Mafia City spawned multiple advertisements alongside receiving a mixed reception from critics.

Advertising and availability

In August 2018 an advert for the game in which players were given the option to either "torture" or "finish" a female hostage was removed from Facebook and YouTube.[7] [8] The adverts are not representative of the gameplay.[9] [10]

The app was banned in India (along with other Chinese apps) on 2 September 2020 by the government, the move came amid the 2020 China-India skirmish.[11] [12]

References

  1. Web site: Phantix Games - Mafia City homepage . phantix games.
  2. Web site: 2019-01-09. 'That's how mafia works' has become January's biggest meme (sorry Big Chungus). 2022-02-20. Newsweek. en.
  3. Web site: Morris . Iwan . 2024-05-02 . Mafia City brings back their collaboration with hit series Yakuza . 2024-05-03 . www.pocketgamer.com . en.
  4. Web site: thechanger93 . 2022-05-29 . Mafia city X Black Lagoon event promotions material on Instagram . 2024-05-03 . r/blacklagoon.
  5. Web site: Alive-Doubt4152 . 2023-08-11 . Mafia City X Peaky Blinders . 2024-05-03 . r/PeakyBlinders.
  6. Web site: Parents' Guide to Mafia City War of Underworld . . 19 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Ye . Josh . 2018-10-23 . A controversial mafia game from China is a hit with overseas players . 2022-02-20 . South China Morning Post . en.
  8. Web site: Davies . Rob . 2018-08-24 . Facebook removes video game ad showing woman's torture . 2022-02-20 . the Guardian . en.
  9. Web site: 2021-06-20 . In the world of expectations vs. reality, the game 'Mafia City' and its fascinating advertisements (fakes) take the cake . 2022-02-20 . TechReen . en-US.
  10. Web site: Mafia City Review and Guides Is it worth it? . 2022-02-20 . Blue Moon Games . en-US.
  11. News: 2 September 2020 . Government Bans 118 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. . 2 September 2020 . Press Information Bureau, Government of India.
  12. News: Yasir . Sameer . Kumar . Hari . 2020-09-02 . India Bans 118 Chinese Apps as Indian Soldier Is Killed on Disputed Border . 2022-04-27 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Mafia City".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.