With previous titles in the franchise getting a luke-warm reception amongst certain critics, the pressure is certainly on for Mafia 3 to perform well this year. But with a new studio in charge of the franchise title's development (Hangar 13), together with Haden Blackman (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed) at the helm, it looks like Mafia 3 might just be one of this year's biggest surprise hits. However, with games like Grand Theft Auto 5 already setting such a high standard for the open-world genre, the competition couldn't be any fiercer. And with this in mind, I spoke to Andy Wilson (Executive Producer, Hangar 13) and got to ask him as to how he intends for Mafia 3 to stand out in such an incredibly congested Triple A marketplace. Enjoy!
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Mr Wilson... as the Executive Producer of Hangar 13 and the studio that's ultimately responsible for Mafia 3, in what way do you think Mafia 3 is going to build upon the legacy of its previous two games?
I think there's a number of ways. Narrative is always a very strong focus for the series, so the sense of capturing a real feel for the era and the city and then telling this kind of almost curated character story... we aim to continue that tradition and...