is a seminal 2010 action-adventure game that serves as a cornerstone of the crime-drama genre in gaming. Developed by 2K Czech and published by 2K , it chronicles the life of Vito Scaletta, a Sicilian immigrant who turns to organized crime in the fictional city of Empire Bay to escape poverty and settle his father's debts. Narrative and Themes

Following his return from World War II, Vito joins forces with his childhood friend, Joe Barbaro, to climb the ranks of the Falcone, Clemente, and Vinci crime families.

Features a robust cover-based shooting system and visceral melee combat.

The story is a gritty, cinematic drama set between the mid-1940s and early 1950s.

Due to its "Intense Violence, Nudity, and Strong Language," the game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB .