An attempt to make an equally successful sequel. This is not to say that the attempt is absolutely unsuccessful, but it is clearly inferior to the first part in all respects. And it all turned out to be due to the banal “cutting off” of everything possible: from various opportunities to entire missions. As a result, the game did not become a revelation, even if some small things turned out especially well (a hodgepodge of decades from the middle of the last century, the introduction of those same posters with young ladies and the connection with the first “Mafia”). The result was something average, but definitely not what was expected. However, fans of crime-themed games should enjoy at least a single playthrough.
But all three plot additions are, of course, a failure. Stuffed with pointers and DLC icons with Jimmy, they have neither a clear storyline nor anything compelling. The addition about Joe gives hope from the first mission, and then... turns into Jimmy!
It’s worth going through the main story at least once, but it’s better to avoid the add-ons.