Mafia 1 Definitive Edition Story Explained & Walkthrough
Welcome to 1930s Lost Heaven, a fictional city inspired by Chicago, riddled with Prohibition, mob wars, crooked cops, and speakeasies. You play as Tommy Angelo, a humble cab driver who gets pulled into the seductive and dangerous world of organized crime.
Chapter 1: “An Offer You Can’t Refuse”
How it starts:
One quiet night, Tommy’s just trying to make ends meet when two mobsters, Paulie and Sam, jump into his cab, fleeing from rival gangsters. What starts as a high-speed chase ends up changing his life forever.
Gameplay Tip:
Learn how to handle the car’s weighty driving early on. It’s no GTA, braking before corners is key.
Secret Moment:
There’s a photo in Salieri’s bar of Don Salieri and Don Morello together, hinting at their past alliance before things turned sour.
Chapter 2–3: “The Ordinary Routine” and “Molotov Party”
Joining the Family:
Tommy meets Don Salieri. He’s offered protection and a job for saving Paulie and Sam. Soon, Tommy’s torching rival gangsters’ bars and collecting protection money.
Key Moment:
You’re introduced to Ralphie, the lovable stuttering mechanic, and Vincenzo, the weapons guy. These two are your go-to crew for rides and guns throughout the game.
Walkthrough Tip:
In “Molotov Party,” sneak into the back alley to avoid being ambushed. Blow up the cars and get out quick.
Chapter 5: “Sarah”
Emotional Layer:
Tommy is asked to escort Sarah, Don Salieri’s daughter-like figure, home safely. But things go sideways when some thugs attack her. Tommy fends them off in a brutal alley brawl.
Why it matters:
This is when Tommy realizes the Family protects its own, and he’s now one of them.
Secret:
Check the apartment photos, Sarah is hinted to have known Tommy for longer than you think.
Chapter 7: “Better Get Used to It”
The violence escalates:
Tommy and the crew get into a full-on shootout inside a hotel. The mission is to take out Morello’s informant.
Key Gameplay:
There’s a lot of vertical movement, use stairwells and flank enemies from above. This is the first real gunfight that tests your combat skills.
Chapter 10: “Omerta”
Betrayals Begin:
Frank, Don Salieri’s consigliere, disappears. Tommy is ordered to track him down before he rats them out.
Twist:
You find Frank at the airport with his family. Tommy lets him go, sparing his life, a choice that’ll echo later.
Hidden Detail:
If you explore the airport hangar, you’ll find a goodbye note from Frank to the Don, he never meant to betray him fully.
Chapter 13: “Bon Appétit”
The Restaurant Hit:
Salieri narrowly escapes a car bomb. Tommy chases the would-be assassin across rooftops and fire escapes.
Walkthrough Tip:
Don’t rush the chase, if you fall, it resets the checkpoint. Time your jumps and use the auto-aim to tag enemies from cover.
Chapter 14: “Happy Birthday”
A job gone sideways:
The crew attempts a simple bank heist. But tensions rise, Paulie wants more independence and is becoming erratic.
Emotional Clue:
This is the first time you see Paulie’s desperation. The city’s tightening, and the mob life is unraveling.
Chapter 16: “Crème de la Crème”
The Don’s True Face:
Don Salieri orders Tommy to kill a politician and hints he knows about Tommy sparing Frank.
Major Twist:
Tommy realizes Salieri’s become paranoid and greedy. He doesn’t care about family, only control.
Secret Room:
In Salieri’s bar, you can find a secret stash with rare liquor and old photos. It’s only accessible after certain story points.
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Chapter 17–18: “Election Campaign” and “Just for Relaxation”
Double-Crosses Everywhere:
Tommy kills the politician. Then, on a job with Paulie and Sam, things spiral into a shootout aboard a steamboat.
Key Tip:
Use the shotgun in tight quarters. It makes these narrow hallways easier to clear.
Chapter 19: “Moonlighting”
The Final Betrayal:
Tommy finds Paulie dead, shot in his apartment. Sam lures him to a church under the pretense of mourning, but betrays him.
Emotional Peak:
Tommy fights his way through the church, bleeding, broken, and betrayed. He kills Sam in the confession booth, symbolic and gut-wrenching.
Chapter 20: “The Death of Art”
Freedom at a Cost:
Tommy testifies against Salieri, joins witness protection, and starts a new life with Sarah and his daughter.
Final Twist:
Decades later, now an old man, Tommy is killed on his front lawn by two hitmen. One says:
“Mr. Angelo. Yes. Don Salieri sends his regards.”
Legacy Moment:
This ending ties directly into Mafia II, showing that the mob never forgets.
Post-Game Extras & Secrets
- Free Ride Mode:
Explore Lost Heaven freely with all weapons, cars, and side tasks. There are special collectibles and secret cars like the Flame Spear hotrod. - Lucas Bertone Side Missions:
Optional races and car theft jobs. Completing them unlocks rare vehicles for Free Ride. - The UFO Easter Egg:
In Free Ride, during certain weather conditions at night, you can see a UFO hovering near the countryside observatory. - Tommy’s Original Voice Actor Cameo:
In one of the early radio broadcasts, you can hear the original 2002 Tommy voice actor—an homage to the original game.
Final Thoughts & Video Walkthrough
Mafia: Definitive Edition isn’t just a mob game, it’s a tragedy wrapped in honor, betrayal, and legacy. Tommy’s journey from taxi driver to made man and back to ordinary civilian is a cautionary tale.
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