Accessibility in Mafia: Terra Madre

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A complete analysis of the inclusive options of the new chapter in the Mafia: Terra Madre.

Mafia: Terra Madre (international title Mafia: The Old Country ) is the new chapter in the famous saga developed by Hangar 13, set in rural Sicily in the early twentieth century. The game focuses strongly on cinematic narration, realism and immersion , but also dedicates increasing attention to accessibility options , an increasingly central element in the modern gaming landscape.

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the accessibility of Mafia: Terra Madre , evaluating the solutions available for players with motor, visual, cognitive, and hearing disabilities , as well as the overall customization of the experience.

Motor accessibility: checks and reduction of physical effort

Motor accessibility is one of the best-crafted aspects of Mafia: Terra Madre .

Remapping controls

• Full control remapping on PC , with no input restrictions

• Effective support for:

  • custom controllers

  • adaptive keyboards

  • alternative input devices

This flexibility allows many players with motor difficulties to adapt the controls to their needs.

Note: Remapping on consoles is more limited than the PC version, an area for future improvement.

Simplification of actions

The game introduces several options to reduce the need for rapid or repeated inputs:

• Simplified tackling , which automates keystrokes

• Ability to set actions such as:

  • shot

  • interaction

  • single press or toggle aim

These solutions are essential for those who suffer from muscle fatigue, tremors or reduced manual precision.

Cognitive Accessibility: Clarity and Mental Load

Mafia: Terra Madre maintains a clear and linear structure, making the experience more accessible also from a cognitive standpoint.

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Difficulty levels

There are three difficulty levels:

• Easy

• Average

• Difficult

Easy Mode :

• reduces pressure in fights

• increases the availability of resources

• makes enemy AI less aggressive

This allows many players to focus on the story , without stress or frustration.

Accessible narrative structure

• Linear missions

• Always clear objectives

• Few overlapping systems

A choice that favors:

• neurodivergent players

• people with difficulty concentrating

• those who suffer from cognitive fatigue

Visual accessibility: readability and comfort

Visually, Mafia: Terra Madre offers several useful options to improve readability and reduce discomfort.

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Customizable subtitles

• Adjustable size

• Matte background

• Good color contrast

Current limitation: There is no visual distinction between speakers in dialogues.

Interface and HUD

• Adjustable interface scale

• Clear and non-overly invasive indicators

• Ability to reduce screen elements

Color blindness mode

• Dedicated interface options

• Better distinction of main visual indicators

These modes help players with color vision deficits, although they don't yet cover all environmental elements.

Visual comfort and motion sickness

The game allows you to:

• adjust the field of view (FOV)

• reduce or deactivate:

  • camera shake

  • motion blur

  • visual oscillations

Essential functions for those who suffer from motion sickness or visual hypersensitivity.

Hearing accessibility: still a limited area

Audio options include:

• separate adjustment of music, effects and dialogues

• full subtitles for narrative scenes

However, visual indicators for ambient sounds and critical audio events are missing, making some sections less accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing players.

Gameplay and navigation assistance

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Aiming assist

• Adjustable levels

• Non-invasive

• Useful for those who have difficulty with precision

Driving and travel

• Dedicated assistance for driving and riding

• Reducing the complexity of these sections

Driving is often an overlooked barrier to accessibility, and these options represent a positive step.

Overall accessibility rating

Mafia: Terra Madre doesn’t quite reach the accessibility levels of the industry’s most advanced titles, but it demonstrates a real commitment to more inclusive design .

Strengths

• Good motor accessibility

• Excellent visual comfort

• Scalable difficulty

• Reduction of cognitive load

Areas for improvement

• Hearing accessibility

• Complete remapping on consoles

• More advanced visual indicators

Conclusion

Mafia: Terra Madre demonstrates that accessibility and cinematic storytelling can coexist . Despite some limitations, the title allows a wider audience to experience its story without unnecessary barriers, confirming itself as an important step towards more inclusive gaming.