L.A. Noire: The VR Case FilesVSMafia II: Definitive Edition
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Better Deal· Kinguin
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Mafia II: Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.00 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 18 GB available space
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 11 compatible
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8.1 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7-3770 or AMD FX 8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or 4GB AMD Radeon R9 290X
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files or Mafia II: Definitive Edition?
Mafia II: Definitive Edition won the comparison against L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files worth buying over Mafia II: Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Mafia II: Definitive Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC