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== Issues fixed ==
 
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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.
 
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.
 
#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.
 
#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.
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Mafia
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Developers
Illusion Softworks
Publishers
Gathering of Developers
Engines
LS3D
Release dates
Windows August 28, 2002
Mafia on Wikipedia
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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]

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:

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

Unlimited Draw Distance Mod

It is possible to enable unlimited draw distance (farther than that of the 'cumdal' cheat outlined in Cheats) for a vastly improved atmosphere. To do this, you need:

Now follow these steps[2]:

  1. Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in game folder)
  2. Copy missions folder from archive to your Mafia directory

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

Controller support

Some users have reported success with using an Xbox 360 Controller but there are often issues with the use of the thumb-sticks[3]. 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

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.

  1. First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set MafiaLauncher.exe and MafiaSetup.exe on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. If the issue still occurs, execute both as administrators.
  2. Once installed, go to C:\Program Files\Mafia and set the executable Game.exe to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode.
  3. Download Mafia patch v1.2 (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2)
  4. Go to C:\Program Files\Mafia and execute Setup.exe. Ensure it is configured as follows
    File:Mafiasetupimage.jpg
    Users should note 'Display' refers to their installed graphics card, and will vary from that shown
  5. At this stage the user may be able to run the game. You can test this by running intro.avi in C:\Program Files\Mafia. If the video runs, the game is now ready. If not, follow the remaining steps.
  6. 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 this. Since version 5.2 the software has become a paid product, so it is important to find a version before this.
  7. 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 regsvr32 ir50_32.dll
  8. 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[4]:

Mafiavisualerror1.jpg

This error can often be resolved by opening Setup.exe in C:\Program Files\Mafia, and clicking on 'Open expert settings...', then selecting '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[5]:

  1. Set Mafia's language in Steam to English
  2. Wait until download is complete
  3. Start Settings launcher
  4. Select desired settings
  5. Save and exit launcher
  6. Set Mafia's language in Steam to your desired option
  7. Wait until download is complete
  8. 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:

  1. Download the freeware Indeo codec outlined above[6]
  2. Input your screen resolution (rather than the default one) in the Setup launcher in C:\Program Files\Mafia[7], and change your refresh rate to your screen's actual refresh rate[8]
  3. Update your appropriate video card drivers and version of DirectX

Error 8815 Generic

Many users have reported the game crashing upon start to a white screen with the message 'error 8815 generic'[9]. 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:

  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
  2. Sometimes sound card drivers may need to be re-installed[10]
  3. In some cases changing the user's screen resolution in the Setup launcher located in C:\Program Files\Mafia) may solve the issue[11]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, XP
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.8 GB free
Video card (GPU) 32 MB (DirectX 8.1 or higher)

References