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Mafia II

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Mafia II

Reviewed: 15 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

2K Czech · 2010

Ludograph rating

B

Good

67 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 50 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.75

Mafia II offers a compelling narrative experience that fosters empathy through its protagonist's journey. Players engage in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical decision-making within its mission structure, while also developing strong hand-eye coordination and reaction time through combat and driving mechanics.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains significant mature content risks, including high levels of violence, strong language, and frequent references to substance use, consistent with its M-rating and mafia theme. There are no notable compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social interaction risks due to its single-player, premium game design.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
1.00
R4.4Substance References
1.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Mafia II safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Mafia II a rating of 67/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Mafia II appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Mafia II, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Mafia II?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Mafia II: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Mafia II?

The game contains significant mature content risks, including high levels of violence, strong language, and frequent references to substance use, consistent with its M-rating and mafia theme. There are no notable compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social interaction risks due to its single-player, premium game design.