It doesn't help that when Mafia 2 players reach their destination a lot of the missions aren't all that exciting.
So not only do players often have to drive excessive distances, they have to do so cautiously or else they will find themselves hiding from police or getting out to fix smoking engines.
In an effort to make the game feel more realistic, Mafia 2: Definitive Edition straddles players with things like easily destroyed cars and police that chase them if they're caught speeding. Unlike the Grand Theft Auto series that Mafia 2 emulates, driving is not particularly fun.
