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Mafia City is a mobile game from developer Phantix Games. [1] The gameplay involves constructing and levelling up buildings. [2]
In August 2018 an advert for the game in which players were given the option to either "torture" or "finish" a female hostage was removed from Facebook and YouTube. [3] [4] The adverts are not representative of the gameplay. [5] [6]
The app was banned in India (along with other Chinese apps) on 2 September 2020 by the government, the move came amid the 2020 China-India skirmish. [7] [8]
Reception
Upon its release, Mafia City spawned multiple advertisements alongside receiving a mixed reception from critics.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ "Phantix Games - Mafia City homepage". phantix games.
- ^ "'That's how mafia works' has become January's biggest meme (sorry Big Chungus)". Newsweek. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Ye, Josh (2018-10-23). "A controversial mafia game from China is a hit with overseas players". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Davies, Rob (2018-08-24). "Facebook removes video game ad showing woman's torture". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "In the world of expectations vs. reality, the game 'Mafia City' and its fascinating advertisements (fakes) take the cake". TechReen. 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Mafia City Review and Guides Is it worth it?". Blue Moon Games. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Government Bans 118 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ Yasir, Sameer; Kumar, Hari (2020-09-02). "India Bans 118 Chinese Apps as Indian Soldier Is Killed on Disputed Border". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
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