Mafia 2 Dev Diary Talks Technology

I keep thinking after all the holdups with this game that it can't help but suck. I hope I'm wrong.

So when are developers going to stop making these kinds of videos? They all seem excited to tell you that they made AI and they know how to walk. It's all been done before, when you come out with something new then you can be excited.

Im wondering what the performance is going to be like on PC. GTA IV and Saints Row II left me a bit traumatized about open world games (to be honest, I could run both games mostly problem free, but still..).

Here's my issue with Mafia 2.
I hear how the technology is this and the story is that, but what the fuck do you DO in this game?
So, I can see that the shooting mechanics look decent enough and the physics seem cute, but other than taking this character through the story exactly how am I living the life of a mobster?
Through the story? or am I DOING the things mobster do?
Let me put it a different way.
Godfather 2 was an awesome game. Sure it had issues, but you got to DO what mobsters do. It was tongue and cheek and it could have used the flair and noir style that Mafia offers, but I'll take DOING over WATCHING any day.
So its with great anticipation that I am waiting for the demo. I've had my game paid for since they announced it back in February but if this game is shooting and watching. I'll cancel it and keep playing Godfather 2 which to me is a blast to play and wait for this to be like 20 buck and pick it up then.
I want something to do, not watch.

Loved the first game. It was done so well, and I have no reason to believe that this one will be anything short of incredible.

hopefully the storyline and the soundtrack are as good as the first one