Mafia City
| Mafia City | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Phantix Games |
| Publisher(s) | Phantix Games |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS |
| Release | March 30, 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Mafia City is a mobile game from developer Phantix Games.[1] The gameplay involves constructing and levelling up buildings, while battling other players in a PVP environment.[2]Since the games introduction there have been cross-over events with the properties such as Yakuza[3], Black Lagoon[4] and Peaky Blinders[5].
Gameplay[edit]
Reception[edit]
Upon its release, Mafia City spawned multiple advertisements alongside receiving a mixed reception from critics.[citation needed]
Advertising and availability[edit]
In August 2018 an advert for the game in which players were given the option to either "torture" or "finish" a female hostage was removed from Facebook and YouTube.[6][7] The adverts are not representative of the gameplay.[8][9]
The app was banned in India (along with other Chinese apps) on 2 September 2020 by the government, the move came amid the 2020 China-India skirmish.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Phantix Games - Mafia City homepage". phantix games.
- ^ "'That's how mafia works' has become January's biggest meme (sorry Big Chungus)". Newsweek. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Morris, Iwan (2024-05-02). "Mafia City brings back their collaboration with hit series Yakuza". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ thechanger93 (2022-05-29). "Mafia city X Black Lagoon event promotions material on Instagram". r/blacklagoon. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Alive-Doubt4152 (2023-08-11). "Mafia City X Peaky Blinders". r/PeakyBlinders. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ye, Josh (2018-10-23). "A controversial mafia game from China is a hit with overseas players". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Davies, Rob (2018-08-24). "Facebook removes video game ad showing woman's torture". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "In the world of expectations vs. reality, the game 'Mafia City' and its fascinating advertisements (fakes) take the cake". TechReen. 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Mafia City Review and Guides Is it worth it?". Blue Moon Games. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Government Bans 118 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ Yasir, Sameer; Kumar, Hari (2020-09-02). "India Bans 118 Chinese Apps as Indian Soldier Is Killed on Disputed Border". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
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