GoodGame Mafia is a colorfully animated, free to play browser MMORPG game heavily influenced by the criminal underworld of the infamous mafia families. GoodGame Mafia includes a variety of exciting features and is delivered in high quality 3D images that really sets it apart from other free to play mafia titles. Your first task is to create your character, this is a simple process. You begin by selecting your name and gender, you're then able to choose your appearance using a random image changer. Although random does remove some aspects of control, there's such a huge variety it won't take you long to find an avatar you like.

GoodGame Mafia is mainly based around questing for the Godfather. You simply head to his bar and speak with him to start quests. There's a large variety of quests from ensuring his nearby protection racket remains intact, to disabling an entire districts electricity supply to allow for a blackout raid. The missions are more text based than interactive which makes it perfect for casual players that like to multitask while they game. Once you accept a mission your character will automatically head to the destination, represented by a timer in the game, you'll then have a fight to look forward to when it reaches 0. The combat is automated but is supported by an in-depth stat and weapon system. Every weapon has it's unique strength and damage stats as well as a great attacking animation. You can purchase better weapons from the black market or earn them through questing.

There's also a great amount of PvP available in GoodGame Mafia, and is accessible within seconds of starting your career as a criminal. All you have to do is select your opponent and watch the fight unfold. If you manage to beat enough players and earn a reputation, you may even become the most wanted, making you a huge target for other players but offering great rewards if you can survive the onslaught.