La Cosa Nostra
La Cosa Nostra is a story focused, cinematic 2.5D side-scrolling action game set in 1920s Prohibition era US. Play as Johnny, an Italian American immigrant forced into a life of crime, combining melee combat and shooter gameplay within a noir mafia themed narrative.
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Welcome to the Underworld
Johnny Messina still lives!
Follow Johnny, a disillusioned Italian American immigrant, through the dark underworld of Prohibition America. Experience a cinematic 2.5D action story that strips away the illusion of the American Dream.
Returning from the Great War, Johnny discovers that life has not waited for him. As he struggles to adapt to a changed world, circumstances drag him down a violent path he never intended to walk. Witness the story of how an ordinary man is forged into the greatest weapon of the mafia.
Experience a 12 year saga spanning six episodes, witnessing the events that force him to become a cold and calculating enforcer.
Episode 1: Philly (1919)
Episode 2: New York Docks (1920)
Episode 3: The Neighborhood (1921)
Episode 4: The Roaring Twenties (1925)
Episode 5: The Raid (1930)
Episode 6: Boss of All Bosses (1930)
Evolving Combat System
Start your journey with brutal beat 'em up street brawls. As the mafia wars escalate, the gameplay shifts into a tactical cover shooter. Trade your fists for Tommy guns to take down heavily armed enemies.
A Cinematic Crime Story
Navigate a treacherous underworld filled with corrupt cops, extremist cults, and ruthless mob bosses. But the real battle is Johnny's internal transformation. Experience a deeply personal saga about survival, loyalty, and the heavy price of joining the family.
A Heavy Noir Atmosphere
Fight your way from the freezing piers and cramped slums of New York to the top floors of Art Deco skyscrapers. Every level captures the true danger and wealth of the Prohibition era.
