Mafia Wars: Bangkok now in Public Beta
Mafia Wars: Bangkok has entered public beta. It is the latest version of the hit social networking game (Facebook, Myspace, Tagged, Sonico, Yahoo, iPhone) from developer Zynga.
Entirely text-based as before, this latest version offers players a whole host of new jobs that become available to them in Bangkok as part of this latest expansion (which will be the fourth). And it caters to both high-level as well as low-level players.
Like the other expansions, you play by clicking various links that are lists of missions available to your level of Mafia thuggery, while checking to make sure you have enough energy required to take on the mission. You also will be required to have certain items for specific missions. Completing missions gives you experience and cash, which you can use to buy additional items that later missions require, invest in businesses and do other “Mafia” things. Eventually gaining enough experience to rise in the ranks of the Mafia world.
So here are the specifics in this new version:
* Mafia Wars: Bangkok gives players 90 new jobs to complete.
* Six new boss fights are available.
* Faction-specific missions are now available.
* Two episodes are available in the beta, six will be in the finished game.
* You will regularly be offered to help either the Yakuza or Triad, increasing your reputation with that group.
* This new reputation system will build a close relationship with your chosen group, while lowering your reputation with the opposing group. Reach specific milestones and gain new perks (high-end items, faction-exclusive store access).
* New businesses allow you to earn the new form of currency called Baht (old money won’t work in Bangkok).
* Businesses can be upgraded in three ways: capacity, output and quality. Doing so allows you to collect any money earned from the business.
* You must be level 18 to access Bangkok.
Although there are new aspects to the experience in Mafia Wars: Bangkok, it is generally more of the same and will appeal to those who are already fans. Although if you have done most of what is available in the game and are looking for new content, this will be right up your alley.
Via 1UP
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