You’ll see some new families here, but some of the characters cross over the storylines, including the main character – the city of Empire Bay. When Jimmy gets screwed over and doesn’t know what’s going on, he starts taking on missions from different crime families to try to uncover the truth. With a shaved head, all-black attire, and dark shades, Jimmy’s the kind of guy who you’d cross the street to avoid. While Vito is more of a Henry Hill-esque character – a good guy that gets drawn into becoming a goodfella, Jimmy’s been getting his hands dirty for a long time. 2K included new cut-scenes and voice acting to keep production quality consistent from the main game.Ībout that story… Jimmy’s a lot different than Vito, the protagonist in the main game’s plot.
That’s not to say it’s all run and gun – there’s some story to give the mode substance to bring it together. Points pop up right on the screen, arcade style and giant, flashy icons like arrows point at targets – something you’d never see in the more authentically 1940s and 50s setting from the primary game mode. Unlike in the main Mafia II storyline, you’ll rack up points for drifting, high speed driving, headshots, kill combos and more. If Mafia II is an expansive story, then The Betrayal of Jimmy is instant gratification.
It’s all about fast cars, blowing stuff up, hitting top speeds, and really taking advantage of the open city. The team took the most fun elements from the game: shooting, driving, stealing, etc in a open world, and made it a point-based romp, complete with leaderboards. The Betrayal of Jimmy is almost an arcade-style take on the Mafia II experience. That, as it turns out, is the source material for The Betrayal of Jimmy DLC, available at free at launch, exclusively for the PS3 version of Mafia II.
Before Jimmy can get going on that vendetta – he’s got to be double-crossed. Last month, the name “Jimmy’s Vendetta” leaked out, along with a list of PlayStation 3 Trophies that appeared to be from the previously-confirmed PS3-exclusive Mafia II downloadable content.Īs it turns out, that DLC will be coming down the line.