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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. Released on 3 CDs. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. Released on 3 CDs. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MAFIA-ROW | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | mafia | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3470-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3470-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | mafia | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | mafia | DRM-free |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 40990 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 40990 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} A [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-1-demo demo version] is available.
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{{ii}} A [https://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-1-demo demo version] is available.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2557/7/27361 Patch 1.3] updates the game to the latest version. Some sources list this patch as version 1.2.
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{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2557/7/27361 Patch 1.3] updates the game to the latest version. Some sources list this patch as version 1.2.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Delete logos|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to {{p|game}}
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# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}}}.
# Delete all files starting with {{code|logo}}
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# Delete or rename all files starting with {{code|logo}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Increase draw distance===
 
===Increase draw distance===
{{Fixbox|description=Increase the draw distance via the widescreen patch|ref={{cn|date=October 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Mafia Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix">{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack#mafia-the-city-of-lost-heaven-widescreen-fix|title=GitHub - ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack: Widescreen fixes for old games|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
 
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
 
# Open <code>Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
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{{ii}} All GOG copies are affected. Steam copies activated before November 2017 re-release keep licensed music [https://steamdb.info/app/746460/ as DLC].
 
{{ii}} All GOG copies are affected. Steam copies activated before November 2017 re-release keep licensed music [https://steamdb.info/app/746460/ as DLC].
  
{{Fixbox|description=Restore original music (simple install)|ref=<ref name="musicRestoration"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Download audio files from the original game|ref=<ref name="musicRestoration"/>|fix=
 
{{ii}} For those who don't have the original version installed
 
{{ii}} For those who don't have the original version installed
  
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}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Restore original music (manual install)|ref=<ref name="musicRestoration">[https://www.gog.com/forum/mafia/tutorial_how_to_restore_the_original_music &#91;Tutorial&#93; How to restore the original music - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy the audio files from the original game|ref=<ref name="musicRestoration">[https://www.gog.com/forum/mafia/tutorial_how_to_restore_the_original_music &#91;Tutorial&#93; How to restore the original music - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} The following requires a copy of the original version
 
{{ii}} The following requires a copy of the original version
  
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==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|Mafia External Options.png|External options menu.}}
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{{Image|Mafia External Options.png|External options menu.<br />{{code|{{p|game}}\setup.exe}}}}
{{Image|MafiaInGameSettings.jpg|In-game audio/video settings.}}
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{{Image|MafiaInGameSettings.jpg|In-game video/audio settings.}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = limited
|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}} on digital distribution version. HUD is stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
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|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}} on digital distribution version. HUD is stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Native {{term|Hor+}} support on digital distribution version (strange because 16:9 is {{term|Vert-}}). HUD is correct but FMVs are 4:3 and aligned on left of screen. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix] to correct.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Native {{term|Hor+}} support on digital distribution version (strange because 16:9 is {{term|Vert-}}). HUD is correct but FMVs are 4:3 and aligned on left of screen. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix] to correct.<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />
 
|4k ultra hd                = limited
 
|4k ultra hd                = limited
|4k ultra hd notes          = {{term|Vert-}} on digital distribution version. HUD is stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = {{term|Vert-}} on digital distribution version. HUD is stretched. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven WSGF entry].
 
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven WSGF entry].
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|antialiasing notes        = 2x or 4x [[FSAA]]. [[MSAA]] can be forced in the graphics card control panel.
 
|antialiasing notes        = 2x or 4x [[FSAA]]. [[MSAA]] can be forced in the graphics card control panel.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                = On/Off; Triple Buffering On/Off (Use d38to9 to work on windows10)
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|vsync notes                = Vsync and triple buffering are available. Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix] or [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases D3D8to9] to work on Windows 10.<ref name="Orzelek303" />
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.
 
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Mafia Widescreen fix|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Mafia Widescreen Fix|fix=
# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]
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# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]
 
# Set desired <code>FPS Limit</code> in <code>Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
# Set desired <code>FPS Limit</code> in <code>Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = Deadzone issues on XInput controllers;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161019010348/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595124 Mafia 1 Xbox 360 controller issues? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix] to fix deadzones.
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|controller support notes  = Deadzone issues on XInput controllers;<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161019010348/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595124 Mafia 1 Xbox 360 controller issues? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix] to fix deadzones.<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      = true
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  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Retail release only, Official Translation by GreenLeaf. Fan Translation for retail english version by GameVicio (was made before GreenLeaf Distribution), [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-mafia-para-portugues-brasil/ download]
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  |notes    = Retail release only, official translation by GreenLeaf. Fan translation for retail english version by GameVicio (was made before GreenLeaf distribution), [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-mafia-para-portugues-brasil/ download]
 
  |fan      = false
 
  |fan      = false
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} On 64-bit systems, the game may write the configuration to the wrong path of the registry.<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/commit/0a25bf9db5d02534e9767256e203c57a97a6bd80#commitcomment-31609155 mafia update · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack@0a25bf9]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516181802/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1376561&page=2#post20031219 can't start game - gfx settings menu keeps coming up for non-English versions - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
 
{{ii}} On 64-bit systems, the game may write the configuration to the wrong path of the registry.<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/commit/0a25bf9db5d02534e9767256e203c57a97a6bd80#commitcomment-31609155 mafia update · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack@0a25bf9]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170516181802/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1376561&page=2#post20031219 can't start game - gfx settings menu keeps coming up for non-English versions - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />|fix=
 
{{ii}} All registry settings will be saved to <code>settings.bin</code> in savegame folder.
 
{{ii}} All registry settings will be saved to <code>settings.bin</code> in savegame folder.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Flickering shadows===
 
===Flickering shadows===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/mafia/shadow_flickering_problems/post3 Shadow Flickering Problems - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/mafia/shadow_flickering_problems/post3 Shadow Flickering Problems - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
{{ii}} The fix is preconfigured to have d3d8to9 enabled.
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{{ii}} The fix is pre-configured to have D3D8to9 enabled.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/mafia|title=Release Xbox Rain Droplets for Mafia · ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets · GitHub|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Controller deadzone issues===
 
===Controller deadzone issues===
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />|fix=
 
{{ii}} Deadzone for sticks can be adjusted in <code>Mafia.GenericFix.ini</code>.
 
{{ii}} Deadzone for sticks can be adjusted in <code>Mafia.GenericFix.ini</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===No fullscreen mode on Windows 10===
 
===No fullscreen mode on Windows 10===
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=December 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix]|ref=<ref name="Mafia Widescreen Fix" />|fix=
 
{{ii}} If windowed mode is selected in <code>setup.exe</code>, the game will launch borderless.
 
{{ii}} If windowed mode is selected in <code>setup.exe</code>, the game will launch borderless.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Free Ride Extreme frame rate bugs===
 
===Free Ride Extreme frame rate bugs===
{{ii}} The Exploding Celeste and Bridge Bombing Zeppelin missions have a bug that makes completion difficult when playing at a frame rate above 15-20 FPS.<ref>[https://mafiagame.fandom.com/wiki/Exploding_Celeste Exploding Celeste | Mafia Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia]</ref>
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{{ii}} The Exploding Celeste and Bridge Bombing Zeppelin missions have a bug that makes completion difficult when playing at a frame rate above 15-20 FPS.<ref>[https://mafiagame.fandom.com/wiki/Exploding_Celeste_(Mafia) Exploding Celeste (Mafia) | Mafia Wiki | Fandom]</ref>
  
{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 15-20 FPS|ref=<ref>[https://mafiagame.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Exploding_Celeste_(Mafia) | Mafia Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 15-20 FPS|ref=<ref>[https://mafiagame.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Exploding_Celeste_(Mafia) Talk:Exploding Celeste (Mafia) | Mafia Wiki | Fandom]</ref>|fix=
 
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
 
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mafia Mafia Widescreen Fix].
 
# Open <code>Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
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{{Fixbox|description=Change rendering method|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619081014/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595659 Weird lines/colors - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change rendering method|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619081014/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595659 Weird lines/colors - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Setup.exe</code>  
 
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\Setup.exe</code>  
# Click on 'Open expert settings...'.
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# Click on '''Open expert settings...'''
# Select 'Multipass rendering' rather than 'Hardware Transform&Lighting'.
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# Select '''Multipass rendering''' rather than '''Hardware Transform&Lighting'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Error 4205 Generic===
 
===Error 4205 Generic===
{{Fixbox|description=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>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Download the freeware [https://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm Indeo codec]|ref=<ref>[https://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483 Mafia hlasi chybu - notebooky-forum.notebook.cz]</ref>}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Input your actual screen resolution and refresh rate in the Setup launcher|ref=<ref name="web.archive.org">[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|description=Input your actual screen resolution and refresh rate in the Setup launcher|ref=<ref name="web.archive.org">[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>}}
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===Error 4214 Unsupported===
 
===Error 4214 Unsupported===
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{{ii}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/mafia_error_4214_unsupported/post12|title=Mafia Error #4214 Unsupported, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|Install DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/mafia/error_4214 Error: #4214 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|Install DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/mafia/error_4214 Error: #4214 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
  
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===Low and unstable frame rate when sound is enabled===
 
===Low and unstable frame rate when sound is enabled===
{{ii}} The issue occurs when the '''Sound''' checkbox in the [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/File:Mafia_External_Options.png external options menu] is checked.
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{{ii}} The issue may occur when the '''Sound''' checkbox in the [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/File:Mafia_External_Options.png external options menu] is checked.
{{Fixbox|description=Use IndirectSound|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2021-05-31}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use IndirectSound|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" />|fix=
 
# Download and extract [https://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound].
 
# Download and extract [https://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound].
# Move the {{code|dsound.dll}} file to {{code|{{p|game}}\}}.
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# Move the {{code|dsound.dll}} file to {{code|{{p|game}}}}.
 
}}
 
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{{mm}} [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/MafiaWaterShaderMod Mafia Water Shader Mod] (updated) - Makes water reflect and refract on the city; there is also a simplified Fresnel effect.
 
{{mm}} [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/MafiaWaterShaderMod Mafia Water Shader Mod] (updated) - Makes water reflect and refract on the city; there is also a simplified Fresnel effect.
 
{{mm}} [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets#mafia-the-city-of-lost-heaven Xbox Rain Droplets] - Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX.
 
{{mm}} [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets#mafia-the-city-of-lost-heaven Xbox Rain Droplets] - Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX.
{{mm}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/footpath-road-mod Footpath & Road Mod] - Changes roads, sidewalks and parking textures to be better and more realistic. Requires [http://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 MafiaDataXtractor] to extract {{code|maps}} folder to Mafia folder.
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{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/footpath-road-mod Footpath & Road Mod] - Changes roads, sidewalks and parking textures to be better and more realistic. Requires [https://www.moddb.com/games/mafia/downloads/mafia-data-xtractor-v11 MafiaDataXtractor] to extract {{code|maps}} folder to Mafia folder.
 
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/community-modpack/downloads/mafia-community-modpack Mafia Community Modpack] - Collection of carefully chosen graphic mods improving the game visuals, maintaining the game atmosphere.
 
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/community-modpack/downloads/mafia-community-modpack Mafia Community Modpack] - Collection of carefully chosen graphic mods improving the game visuals, maintaining the game atmosphere.
 
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/mafia-retextured Mafia Retextured] - Changes textures to the higher quality counterparts, remade from the scratch, but retain the atmosphere of the original ones.
 
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/mafia-retextured Mafia Retextured] - Changes textures to the higher quality counterparts, remade from the scratch, but retain the atmosphere of the original ones.
{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/busy-mod,plik,99.html Busy Mod] - More traffic, more pedestrians and therefore a more crowded city. Vehicles can now have passengers inside.
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{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/busy-mod,plik,99.html <s>Busy Mod</s>]{{note|note=Download is temporarily unavailable.|name=mafiatown.pl}} - More traffic, more pedestrians and therefore a more crowded city. Vehicles can now have passengers inside.
{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/high-quality-characters-mod,plik,23.html HQ Characters] - There are two types of character models in the game. Detailed, which we see in all cutscenes and the ordinary ones that we have the opportunity to admire during normal gameplay. The modification replaces those visible during the game with those visible in cutscenes.
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{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/high-quality-characters-mod,plik,23.html <s>HQ Characters</s>]{{note|name=mafiatown.pl}} - There are two types of character models in the game. Detailed, which we see in all cutscenes and the ordinary ones that we have the opportunity to admire during normal gameplay. The modification replaces those visible during the game with those visible in cutscenes.
{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/interface-renovation,plik,7.html Interface Renovation] - The modification improves the quality of fonts and the arrangement of some menu items. Polish language version of the game required (although it is possible that it also works with English) and patch 1.2
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{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/interface-renovation,plik,7.html <s>Interface Renovation</s>]{{note|name=mafiatown.pl}} - The modification improves the quality of fonts and the arrangement of some menu items. Polish language version of the game required (although it is possible that it also works with English) and patch 1.2
{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/updated-interface,plik,70.html Updated Interface] - Interface textures created from scratch in high quality.
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{{mm}} [https://mafiatown.pl/updated-interface,plik,70.html <s>Updated Interface</s>]{{note|name=mafiatown.pl}} - Interface textures created from scratch in high quality.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

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Developers
Illusion Softworks
Publishers
North America Gathering of Developers
Europe, Australia, New Zealand Take-Two Interactive
Brazil Tech Dealer
Poland Cenega
China SunTendy Interactive
Russia, CIS, Baltics 1C Company
Digital 2K Games
Engines
LS3D
Release dates
Windows August 28, 2002
Reception
Metacritic 88
IGDB 63
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Open world, Shooter
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Interwar, North America
Series Mafia
Mafia on IGDB
Mafia guide on StrategyWiki
Mafia on MobyGames
Mafia on Wikipedia
Mafia
Mafia 2002
Mafia II 2010
Mafia III 2016
Mafia II: Definitive Edition 2020
Mafia: Definitive Edition 2020

Key points

The game may fail to start or load settings correctly on modern systems; use Mafia Widescreen Fix as a workaround.
Licensed music tracks have been removed from the digital versions.[1] See Restore original music (digital versions).

General information

Mafia Wiki for the series
MafiaScene.com - Game fan site
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. Released on 3 CDs.
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A demo version is available.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.3 updates the game to the latest version. Some sources list this patch as version 1.2.

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename video files[4]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Delete or rename all files starting with logo.

Increase draw distance

Use Mafia Widescreen Fix[5]
  1. Install Mafia Widescreen Fix.
  2. Open Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Set New Distance to a high value (e.g. 1000).

Restore original music (digital versions)

Licensed music tracks have been removed from the digital versions.[1]
All GOG copies are affected. Steam copies activated before November 2017 re-release keep licensed music as DLC.
Download audio files from the original game[6]
For those who don't have the original version installed
  1. Download the mafia-sounds.zip archive.
  2. Extract the sounds directory to the installation directory.
Copy the audio files from the original game[6]
The following requires a copy of the original version
  1. Install the digital version and CD version of Mafia.
  2. Download MafiaDataXtractor.
  3. Copy MafiaDataXtractor.exe to the CD version's installation folder.
  4. Open MafiaDataXtractor.exe and select ab.dta - Music from the list. Wait for the program to extract .ogg files.
  5. When extracting is finished, copy the sounds folder to the GOG.com version's installation folder.

Notes

Doesn't restore the scripted music played during specific missions. For example the band on the boat during the mission Happy Birthday! may appear to dance and sing but remain silent due to missing song file.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Illusion Softworks\Mafia\[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40990/pfx/[Note 3]
Stored as binary

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 4]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40990/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

External options menu. <path-to-game>\setup.exe
External options menu.
<path-to-game>\setup.exe
In-game video/audio settings.
In-game video/audio settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Vert- on digital distribution version. HUD is stretched. Use Mafia Widescreen Fix.[5]
Multi-monitor
Use Mafia Widescreen Fix.[5]
Ultra-widescreen
Native Hor+ support on digital distribution version (strange because 16:9 is Vert-). HUD is correct but FMVs are 4:3 and aligned on left of screen. Use Mafia Widescreen Fix to correct.[5]
4K Ultra HD
Vert- on digital distribution version. HUD is stretched. Use Mafia Widescreen Fix.[5]
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF entry.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Mafia Widescreen Fix.[5]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x or 4x FSAA. MSAA can be forced in the graphics card control panel.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Vsync and triple buffering are available. Use Mafia Widescreen Fix or D3D8to9 to work on Windows 10.[4]
60 FPS
Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS.
120+ FPS
See High frame rate.

High frame rate

Use Mafia Widescreen Fix
  1. Install Mafia Widescreen Fix
  2. Set desired FPS Limit in Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini.

Notes

High FPS causes several issues
  • Cars have unusually good traction, this results in much relaxed steering than intended
  • It can be almost impossible to fully park car at mission marker without turning its engine off (game still thinks it's moving)
  • NPCs can get stuck on any elevated surfaces e.g. sidewalks, stairs, this can break any mission with NPC companions and cause Trams to stay in one place waiting for passenger indefinitely

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

The game has refined Force Feedback support (options presented on screenshots).

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects, Music, Vehicles, Voiceover
Surround sound
5.1
Subtitles
Option to turn it on/off its located in "control" settings in "other" menu.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 3.0[8]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
Retail release only, official translation by GreenLeaf. Fan translation for retail english version by GameVicio (was made before GreenLeaf distribution), download

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues fixed

Game doesn't start/Settings aren't saved

On 64-bit systems, the game may write the configuration to the wrong path of the registry.[9][10]
Use Mafia Widescreen Fix[5]
All registry settings will be saved to settings.bin in savegame folder.

Flickering shadows

Use Mafia Widescreen Fix[11]
The fix is pre-configured to have D3D8to9 enabled.[12]

Controller deadzone issues

Use Mafia Widescreen Fix[5]
Deadzone for sticks can be adjusted in Mafia.GenericFix.ini.

No fullscreen mode on Windows 10

Use Mafia Widescreen Fix[5]
If windowed mode is selected in setup.exe, the game will launch borderless.

Free Ride Extreme frame rate bugs

The Exploding Celeste and Bridge Bombing Zeppelin missions have a bug that makes completion difficult when playing at a frame rate above 15-20 FPS.[13]
Limit frame rate to 15-20 FPS[14]
  1. Install Mafia Widescreen Fix.
  2. Open Mafia.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Change FPS Limit = 0 to FPS Limit = 15.

Game crashes on startup (GOG.com)

Set Fullscene antialiasing to "OFF" in setup.exe[citation needed]
MSAA can be forced in the graphics card control panel.

Red blocks/black lines on screen

Example of the issue
Example of the issue
Change rendering method[15]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\Setup.exe
  2. Click on Open expert settings...
  3. Select Multipass rendering rather than Hardware Transform&Lighting.

Error 4205 Generic

Download the freeware Indeo codec[16]
Input your actual screen resolution and refresh rate in the Setup launcher[17]
Set Fullscene antialiasing to "OFF" in setup.exe[citation needed]
MSAA can be forced in the graphics card control panel.

Error 4214 Unsupported

Fixed in the GOG.com version.[18]
Install DirectPlay[19]
Copy SysWOW64\dpnhpast.dll to <path-to-game>\dpnhpast.dll[citation needed]
If you don't have such dll in your SysWOW64, install DirectX.

Error 8815 Generic

Input your actual screen resolution and refresh rate in the Setup launcher[20]

Low and unstable frame rate when sound is enabled

The issue may occur when the Sound checkbox in the external options menu is checked.
Use IndirectSound[4]
  1. Download and extract IndirectSound.
  2. Move the dsound.dll file to <path-to-game>.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio DirectSound3D
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.5p

Modifications

Mafia Water Shader Mod (updated) - Makes water reflect and refract on the city; there is also a simplified Fresnel effect.
Xbox Rain Droplets - Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX.
Footpath & Road Mod - Changes roads, sidewalks and parking textures to be better and more realistic. Requires MafiaDataXtractor to extract maps folder to Mafia folder.
Mafia Community Modpack - Collection of carefully chosen graphic mods improving the game visuals, maintaining the game atmosphere.
Mafia Retextured - Changes textures to the higher quality counterparts, remade from the scratch, but retain the atmosphere of the original ones.
Busy Mod[Note 5] - More traffic, more pedestrians and therefore a more crowded city. Vehicles can now have passengers inside.
HQ Characters[Note 5] - There are two types of character models in the game. Detailed, which we see in all cutscenes and the ordinary ones that we have the opportunity to admire during normal gameplay. The modification replaces those visible during the game with those visible in cutscenes.
Interface Renovation[Note 5] - The modification improves the quality of fonts and the arrangement of some menu items. Polish language version of the game required (although it is possible that it also works with English) and patch 1.2
Updated Interface[Note 5] - Interface textures created from scratch in high quality.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
System memory (RAM) 96 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.8 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
  2. Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  3. 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40990/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (40990) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  4. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Download is temporarily unavailable.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Release: Mafia - GOG.com
  2. Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
  3. Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2021-06-07
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 GitHub - ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack: Widescreen fixes for old games - last accessed on 2021-06-07
  6. 6.0 6.1 [Tutorial] How to restore the original music - Forum - GOG.com
  7. Mafia 1 Xbox 360 controller issues? - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  8. EAX Featured Game: Mafia - EAX.CREATIVE.COM
  9. mafia update · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack@0a25bf9
  10. can't start game - gfx settings menu keeps coming up for non-English versions - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  11. Shadow Flickering Problems - Forum - GOG.com
  12. Release Xbox Rain Droplets for Mafia · ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets · GitHub - last accessed on 2021-06-07
  13. Exploding Celeste (Mafia) | Mafia Wiki | Fandom
  14. Talk:Exploding Celeste (Mafia) | Mafia Wiki | Fandom
  15. Weird lines/colors - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  16. Mafia hlasi chybu - notebooky-forum.notebook.cz
  17. Mafia Error: Init error error: #4205 Generic... - ForumPlanet (retrieved)
  18. Mafia Error #4214 Unsupported, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2021-06-07
  19. Error: #4214 - Forum - GOG.com
  20. error : #8815 Generic - Forum Bar Mafieuso