Mafia II is an action-adventure game for Xbox 360 set in the 1940s and 1950s in the fictional city of Empire Bay. Players follow Vito Scaletta, a son of Sicilian immigrants, as he navigates a life of crime. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and ambition as Vito aligns himself with the Falcone crime family and deepens his ties with best friend Joe Barbaro.
The storyline for Mafia II is a gritty drama and chronicles the rise of Vito Scaletta, the son of Sicilian immigrants. As the game progresses, Vito joins the Falcone crime family and becomes `a made man` along with his best friend Joe Barbaro.