Cosa Nostra

About

Cosa Nostra is a side-scrolling shooter set in 1920s Chicago where you play Mike Bronco, a detective battling mob bosses and their gangs. The game mixes on-foot combat with vehicle sections as you clear streets of criminals in a top-down perspective. Basic yet responsive shooting controls let you take down waves of enemies while navigating tight alleyways and large city maps. The single-player campaign leans into chaotic action over strategy, with limited upgrades and a straightforward mission structure. What sticks is the retro charm and raw energy. Pixel art feels punchy for its era, and the blend of foot chases and car-based gunfights keeps pacing brisk. Community reviews on Spectrum Computing average 9.2/10, praising its addictive difficulty and nostalgic 80s arcade vibe. While not deep by modern standards, it’s a blast for old-school fans who enjoy no-frills shootouts and quickfire decision-making.

Storyline

The world-renowned superdetective Mike Bronco was hired by the mayor of Chicago to combat and eliminate the organized crime that plagued the city in the 1920s. But it's hard work in Mike's category as he has to face off against the Big Five and their respective minions, who have dominated and terrorized the entire city.