Cosa Nostra

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Cosa Nostra is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Nicholas Rizzo and was released on November 13, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Cosa Nostra: Nicholas Rizzo's Story" is a narrative-driven action game set in the 1970s. Players assume the role of Nicholas Rizzo, a made man in the New York City Mafia, navigating a dangerous world of organized crime, loyalty, and betrayal. Through a rich story, players will make tough choices, engage in tactical combat, and explore various locales to rise through the ranks of the Cosa Nostra.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a rich story and beautiful graphics that exceed expectations.
It offers a fun experience, especially for its low price, with over-the-top blood and gore.
Some players found it enjoyable and entertaining, despite its flaws, and are looking forward to future updates.

The enemy AI is poorly designed, with issues like aimbot accuracy and unresponsive behavior.
Many players criticized the game for its lack of polish, including bugs, poor level design, and unbalanced difficulty in later levels.
Overall, several reviews described the game as shovelware or unplayable, recommending against purchasing it.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a rich and engaging story with notable character development and beautiful graphics, which some players find compelling despite its flaws. However, criticisms arise regarding the AI behavior and level design, with particular disdain for the final mission. Overall, while the narrative elements are appreciated, technical issues detract from the experience for some players.
- “This game offers a rich story, beautiful graphics, and character development like you've never seen.”
- “Love the concept of this game; the first missions were awesome, especially the second one.”
- “Talk about the lord himself killing a pastor... can't wait for more missions!”
- “Big stinky: the game looks like crap, enemies clip through walls, shoot through walls because their hands clip through walls, do so much damage that the final missions are impossible, and always know where you are.”
- “Talk about the lord himself killing a pastor... can't wait for more missions.”
- “The final mission could be burned for all I care.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features beautiful graphics that enhance its rich storytelling and character development; however, some users note that the textures are often plain and shiny, detracting from the overall visual experience.
- “This game offers a rich story, beautiful graphics, and character development like you've never seen.”
- “The graphics are not textured for the most part, very plain and shiny.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on completing kill objectives, which some players find repetitive. However, it is praised for its engaging mechanics, fitting soundtrack, and over-the-top blood and gore, along with customizable controls like the option to invert the y-axis.
- “Amazing gameplay, fitting soundtrack, over the top blood and gore, this game has everything you could ask for and an option to invert the Y-axis.”
- “The gameplay is limited to just killing x and y.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features exceptional character development, complemented by a rich narrative and stunning visuals, creating an immersive experience that stands out in the genre.
- “This game offers a rich story, beautiful graphics, and character development like you've never seen.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the game evokes strong emotional connections, particularly likening their experiences to the complex feelings associated with the character Tony Soprano, suggesting a deep engagement with the narrative and character development.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized as absurd and entertaining, providing a comedic experience that resonates with players. However, many suggest waiting for a sale, indicating that the overall value may not justify the full price.
- “The game is so stupid and funny!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for being a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complementing the amazing gameplay and intense action.
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music sets the perfect tone for each level, making every moment feel epic.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, keeping me engaged and immersed.”