For both games, each crime job you complete is based on how much energy and specific items you currently have. Master each crime job’s level within a class, and the option for the next crime job level opens up (at the time of writing this there are only 3 levels per crime job). Mafia Wars in Facebook includes a multi-level job system. But, replace magic and dragons with bullets and crime lords. In the simplest of terms, Mafia Wars is an MMORPG all about grinding.

Just like the Facebook version, Mafia Wars for the iPhone was full of simple methods of battling, jobs, and leveling-up. As a fan of the game and genre (I was addicted to Falcon’s Eye waaay back in the day) I quickly downloaded it to the phone and began playing. I did not even know it was available for the iPhone yet, until the folks at Joystiq mentioned it on their podcast. Like some sort of viral epidemic, Mafia Wars spreads best through word of mouth.

These upgrades will probably make it to the iPhone version in some form or another. For one thing, Mafia Wars on Facebook has been available for much longer than the more recent iPhone version, allowing for several upgrades along the way. But here’s the surprising thing: It’s not the traditional gamer that enjoys it most.įirst and foremost: Although both the games are similar, they are far from identical. In this review, I’ll be comparing the Facebook and iPhone versions of the game that continues to take us gullible gamers by storm. Okay, now that that’s over with I can dive into the full-on fun review of the game.

You WILL be sucked in (until you get bored, at least). I highly recommend those who haven’t played it to give it a try. It is fun, casual, and core all at once, and is best played in bite-sized increments on every system it has appeared on. It’s extremely easy to play yet filled with incredible depth. Insta-review: Mafia Wars is a staple of the free internet gaming realm.

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