Check out the best Mafia: The Old Country difficulty setting for your play style! See exactly how Easy, Medium, and Hard modes change gameplay and get quick tips on all assist options available.
Making Mafia: The Old Country Your Own – A Guide to Difficulty and Accessibility
If you’re jumping into Mafia: The Old Country, you’ll have plenty of control over how tough—or forgiving—the game feels. Not sure which setting fits you best? Here’s a simple breakdown of each option, along with the special assists you can toggle to tailor the experience even further.
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Difficulty Settings: What’s the Difference?
| Setting | Why Pick It | Gameplay Impact |
| Easy | Great for newcomers and story-focused players | – Deal more damage- Enemies less accurate- More loot/resources- Cars take less collision damage |
| Medium | Ideal for most players—fair fights, balanced challenge | – Standard weapon/enemy damage- Normal accuracy- Cars suffer moderate damage |
| Hard | For veterans who want a gritty challenge | – Your weapons deal less damage- Enemies hit harder, aim better- Less loot- Vehicles take realistic damage |
You can switch the difficulty at any time via the Gameplay menu.- If you want the trophy/achievement for finishing on Hard, you only need to replay the final chapter on Hard mode.
Choosing What’s Best for You
Medium is the sweet spot for most players. You’ll get the intended game experience, challenging but not punishing. Easy is perfect if you just want a smooth ride through the story. Hard mode makes every fight and car chase a real struggle and is best for people eager to test their skills.
Think about your comfort level, especially if you’re new to this type of action game. In Hard, enemies absorb lots of bullets—some say they feel a bit like bullet sponges—and cars handle floaty but break down much faster.
Every Mafia: The Old Country Assist Option—Quick Reference
Turn these assists on or off to make gameplay more comfortable:
- Aim Assist: Makes your shots snap onto enemies more easily.
- Manual Shifting: You’ll need to change gears yourself while driving.
- Simulation Driving: More realistic car handling; harder turns and more risk at high speeds.
- Skip Drive & Ride: Lets you hold a button and auto-travel to mission destinations.
- Navigation Signage: Game places signs to guide you to objectives.
- Stance When Using Cover: Controls whether your character keeps their stance entering/exiting cover.
- Camera Settings: Change how the camera follows or pans in different situations.
FAQs
Yes, you can switch between Easy, Medium, and Hard any time through the Gameplay menu.
Yes, you’ll unlock a special trophy/achievement. And you don’t have to play the whole game on Hard—just replay the final chapter if you missed it.
Aim Assist is especially helpful for newcomers to shooters. Simulation Driving adds realism, while Skip Drive & Ride speeds up travel for those who want more story, less driving.
Yes, console players can play offline. On PC, you just need to be online at first, then you’re set for single-player after that.
What set of settings are you using, let me know in the comments.
