Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Mafia II: Definitive Edition

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1964 Soviet Jungle (Cold War)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A faithful, ground-up remake of a classic, preserving the original story and voice work while completely overhauling the visuals in Unreal Engine 5 and modernizing the controls.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1940s-1950s Empire Bay
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Definitive Edition Release: 2020-05-19
• Unique Feature: An iconic, character-driven mob story set in a beautifully realized open world that authentically transitions from the 1940s to the 1950s.

• Joe Barbaro: The game is a single-player experience. Vito's best friend, Joe, and other mobsters like Henry Tomasino frequently accompany him on missions, providing fire support and driving the narrative through their interactions.
  Human (AI)

• Kerotan Frogs: Small, green toy frogs hidden in every single area of the game. Finding and shooting all 64 of them unlocks a special reward like the Stealth Camo.
• Medical Plants & Fungi: Flora found throughout the jungle that can be collected and used to craft medical supplies to treat specific injuries like cuts, broken bones, and burns.
• Food (Fauna): The jungle is filled with various animals (snakes, frogs, birds, fish) that Snake can hunt and eat to restore his stamina gauge.

• Playboy Magazines: Vintage Playboy magazines from the 1950s are hidden throughout the game's levels. Each one features an authentic centerfold from the era.
• Wanted Posters: Posters depicting key members of the game's development team are hidden throughout Empire Bay.
• Greaser Magazines: (Joe's Adventures DLC) Car-themed magazines hidden throughout the DLC missions.

• Stealth
• Espionage
• Cold War
• Jungle Survival
• Betrayal
• Patriotism
• Nuclear Deterrence
• Action-Adventure

• Organized Crime
• Mafia
• 1940s-1950s America
• The American Dream
• Friendship & Betrayal
• Action-Adventure
• Period Drama

• M1911A1: Pistol
  Snake's customized .45 caliber pistol. A reliable and powerful sidearm for both lethal and non-lethal (via tranquilizer darts) engagements.
• AK-47: Assault Rifle
  A common assault rifle carried by Soviet soldiers in the region. Effective in open combat but noisy, compromising stealth.
• SVD Dragunov: Sniper Rifle
  A semi-automatic sniper rifle used for long-range engagements, particularly against enemy sentries and during certain boss fights.
• RPG-7: Rocket Launcher
  A powerful anti-tank rocket launcher, essential for destroying the Shagohod superweapon and other armored targets.
• CQC Knife: Melee Weapon
  An integral part of the Close Quarters Combat system, used for silent takedowns, interrogations, and as a last resort in combat.

• Pistols & Revolvers: Sidearms
  Period-accurate handguns like the Colt 1911, .357 Magnum, and M1911 Special. The standard weapon for most encounters.
• Submachine Guns: Automatic Weapons
  Iconic WWII and post-war SMGs, including the Thompson M1A1 and the MP40, perfect for close-to-medium range firefights.
• Shotguns: Close-Quarters
  Powerful pump-action shotguns that are devastating at close range.
• Rifles: Long Guns
  Military-grade rifles like the M1 Garand, used for powerful, accurate shots at longer distances.
• Throwables: Explosives
  Includes Molotov cocktails for area denial and Mk. II grenades for clearing enemies from cover.

• Camouflage Uniforms: Instead of armor, Snake's defense is his stealth. Players collect a variety of camouflage uniforms (e.g., Tiger Stripe, Leaf, Water) that must be equipped to match the current environment, increasing the 'Camo Index' and making Snake harder to see.

• None: The game does not feature an armor system. Player durability is based on their base health, which regenerates partially. Health can be fully restored by eating food or drinking beverages found in the world.

• Camouflage Uniforms: A key gameplay mechanic. Players can access a menu at any time to switch Snake's uniform to match their surroundings (trees, grass, rock, water) to increase their stealth effectiveness.
• Face Paint: Similar to uniforms, players can apply various face paints (e.g., Black, Splitter, Woodland) to further increase their Camo Index.

• Outfits: Players can purchase and change Vito's outfits by visiting clothing stores or using the wardrobe in his apartment. Outfits range from leather jackets and casual wear to expensive suits. Clothing is purely cosmetic but is required to change appearance and lose a police 'wanted' level.

The game does not feature a traditional skill tree or RPG leveling system. Progression is tied to the narrative. As Vito earns money and status, he can afford better clothes and cars. Weapon upgrades are not a feature, but players gain access to more powerful firearms as the story advances.

The open world of Empire Bay is a detailed, atmospheric setting that evolves as the story progresses. Key districts include the Italian neighborhood of Little Italy, the bustling downtown district of Midtown, and the industrial port of Southport. The city changes visually and culturally between the 1940s and 1950s sections of the game.

• 1940s & 1950s American Cars: Sedan, Coupe, Truck
  The game features a large roster of fictional vehicles heavily inspired by real cars from the 1940s and 50s. Players can steal cars, store them in their garage, and upgrade their performance at auto shops. The city's vehicles and traffic change as the story progresses from the '40s to the '50s.

• Naked Snake: Playable Protagonist
  A former Green Beret and operative of the elite FOX unit. This mission is the defining moment that sets him on the path to becoming Big Boss.
• The Boss: Antagonist / Mentor
  A legendary soldier who mentored Snake. Her defection and leadership of the Cobra Unit is the central mystery of the game.
• Revolver Ocelot: Rival
  A young, ambitious major in the GRU and commander of the Ocelot Unit. He develops a fierce rivalry with Snake throughout the game.
• EVA: Ally / Femme Fatale
  A fellow American spy sent to assist Snake, though her true motives are unclear. She is a skilled operative and motorcycle rider.
• Colonel Volgin: Antagonist
  A sadistic GRU colonel with the ability to control electricity. He is the primary antagonist driving the development of the Shagohod.

• Vito Scaletta: Playable Protagonist
  A WWII veteran who joins the Mafia to escape a life of poverty. His story traces his rise and fall within Empire Bay's criminal underworld.
• Joe Barbaro: Deuteragonist / Best Friend
  Vito's impulsive and loyal best friend. He is already connected to the criminal world and is responsible for Vito's introduction to the mob.
• Henry Tomasino: Ally / Mobster
  A 'made man' in the Clemente crime family who mentors Vito and Joe, providing them with their first real jobs in the Mafia.
• Eddie Scarpa: Capo / Boss
  The underboss of the Falcone crime family. A charismatic but dangerous figure who gives Vito and Joe many of their high-stakes assignments.

• Virtuous Mission
  The prologue mission where Snake makes his first HALO jump into the Soviet jungle to locate and extract the defecting scientist, Nikolai Sokolov.
• Operation Snake Eater
  The main campaign. After the Virtuous Mission ends in failure, Snake is sent back in one week later to finish the job: destroy the Shagohod superweapon and eliminate The Boss and her Cobra Unit.

• Story Chapters
  The game is divided into 15 linear story chapters that follow Vito Scaletta's life and career in the Mafia over a decade, from his return from war in 1945 to his dealings in 1951.
• DLC Add-Ons
  The three included DLCs ('The Betrayal of Jimmy,' 'Jimmy's Vendetta,' 'Joe's Adventures') offer more arcade-style, action-focused missions that take place within the Empire Bay open world, separate from the main story.

The Definitive Edition is the all-in-one package, available as a standalone purchase or as a free upgrade for owners of the original Mafia II on Steam. It includes the base game and all three story DLCs: 'The Betrayal of Jimmy,' 'Jimmy's Vendetta,' and 'Joe's Adventures,' as well as all bonus packs.

All post-launch content is included in the Definitive Edition. The three story add-ons ('The Betrayal of Jimmy,' 'Jimmy's Vendetta,' and 'Joe's Adventures') offer more arcade-style, action-focused missions that take place within the Empire Bay open world, separate from the main story.

• Q: Is Metal Gear Solid Delta a new story?
  A: No, it is a faithful remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. It features the same story, characters, and level layouts, but with completely new graphics, audio, and modernized gameplay options.
• Q: Are they re-recording the voice lines?
  A: No, Konami has confirmed they are using the original voice actor performances from the 2004 game to preserve the iconic performances of actors like David Hayter (Snake) and Lori Alan (The Boss).
• Q: Do I need to play other Metal Gear games first?
  A: No. Since this story is the very first chronologically in the Metal Gear saga, it is the perfect starting point for newcomers to the series.
• Q: Can I play with the old controls and camera?
  A: Yes, the game will feature a modern third-person control scheme by default, but players will have the option to switch to the 'Legacy Style' which emulates the original's fixed camera perspectives.

• Q: What is included in the Mafia II: Definitive Edition?
  A: It includes a remastered version of the full base game plus all three of its story DLCs: 'The Betrayal of Jimmy,' 'Jimmy's Vendetta,' and 'Joe's Adventures.'
• Q: Do I need to play Mafia 1 before Mafia 2?
  A: No. While they exist in the same universe, Mafia II features a new protagonist and a standalone story. There are some minor connections, but it is not required to play the first game.
• Q: Is Mafia II an open-world sandbox like Grand Theft Auto?
  A: No. While it is set in a large, open-world city, the game is a very linear, story-driven experience. The city primarily serves as a setting for the story chapters, with few side activities.
• Q: How is this different from Mafia III?
  A: Mafia II is a more focused, linear narrative with less emphasis on open-world activities. Mafia III features a systemic open world where the player must actively take over districts. The stories and protagonists are also completely different, though Vito Scaletta from this game appears as a supporting character in Mafia III.

The Definitive Edition is a remaster of the 2010 original, featuring updated character models and higher-resolution textures to bring the visuals closer to modern standards. The game is celebrated for its authentic and detailed recreation of a mid-20th century American city.

The game features an acclaimed licensed soundtrack with dozens of authentic songs from the 1940s and 50s. The music is delivered through three in-game radio stations that change their playlists and news reports as the story progresses through the different eras.

Features a standard third-person shooter UI with a mini-map, health bar, and ammo count. The world map is used for navigation between missions. The overall presentation is highly cinematic, with a focus on immersing the player in the period setting.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. This information is based on the official PC specifications from Konami, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a ground-up remake in Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are significant, particularly the GPU, with an RTX card being the minimum. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a visually dense game like MGS Delta, a laptop with a powerful CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU is crucial for a stable and immersive experience in the jungle environments.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.
• Game Name: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Mafia II: Definitive Edition. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Hangar 13 and publisher 2K, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a remaster of a 2010 title, the requirements are very low by modern standards. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated for context.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. Given the game's age, almost any modern gaming laptop will run Mafia II: Definitive Edition at maximum settings and high framerates without any issues.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as even low-power modern GPUs will be more than sufficient.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems, but good thermals are always beneficial for system health.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: The game is not CPU-intensive by modern standards, and any recent mobile CPU will handle it easily.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: While not essential for this title, a MUX switch can help reduce system latency, which is a general benefit for gaming.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Mafia II: Definitive Edition does not have official integrated support for modern upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR. Performance is based on native resolution rendering.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Antialiasing, Shadow Quality, and Ambient Occlusion. However, most modern hardware can easily run the game at maximum settings.
• Game Name: Mafia II: Definitive Edition

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.

• Upscaling Tech: Mafia II: Definitive Edition does not have official integrated support for modern upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR. Performance is based on native resolution rendering.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Antialiasing, Shadow Quality, and Ambient Occlusion. However, most modern hardware can easily run the game at maximum settings.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.

• G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as even low-power modern GPUs will be more than sufficient.
• Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems, but good thermals are always beneficial for system health.
• C P U Power Limits: The game is not CPU-intensive by modern standards, and any recent mobile CPU will handle it easily.
• M U X Switch Optimus: While not essential for this title, a MUX switch can help reduce system latency, which is a general benefit for gaming.