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Is COWBOY YAKUZA worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want a story-led action game set in 1980s Osaka
- Fans of Yakuza intrigue who prefer direct fighting
- Players interested in eccentric characters involved in a criminal clan conflict
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a tactics-focused or role-playing-heavy crime game instead of a brawler
- Players looking for detailed information about varied gameplay systems beyond story-driven action
- Players who prefer realistic crime dramas without exaggerated characters and extraordinary feats
Our take on COWBOY YAKUZA
The store presentation gives substantial space to character histories, clan relationships, and the game’s irreverent tone. It offers less detail about the structure of the fighting and how the story is divided into playable sections.
What is COWBOY YAKUZA?
Set in 1980s Osaka, Cowboy Yakuza follows Cleveland “Cleve” Waingro, an American expatriate who loses his job as an English conversation teacher and gets involved with the local Yakuza.
The third-person action game combines a story about gangster intrigue with fights against multiple opponents. After seeing Cleve’s strength and fighting ability, the Yakuza recruit him. His friend Vince provides drugs of uncertain origin that are connected to Cleve’s extraordinary feats. The story unfolds during a conflict between the Sawada Clan, which has long controlled Osaka, and the Tange Clan, which is trying to move into the city. Ami Suda and Shinji Matoba are also involved in the surrounding criminal affairs.
How COWBOY YAKUZA plays
- 01Yakuza Clan Conflict
- The story follows a conflict between the Sawada Clan and the Tange Clan as the latter attempts to move into Osaka.
- 02Third-Person Action
- Players control Cleve during physical fights against multiple opponents.
- 03Drug-Linked Feats
- Vince supplies substances of uncertain origin that are associated with Cleve’s extraordinary abilities.
- 04Character-Driven Story
- Cleve, Vince, Ami Suda, and Shinji Matoba each have distinct histories and connections to the criminal setting.
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COWBOY YAKUZA: platforms & release
Is COWBOY YAKUZA worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want a story-led action game set in 1980s Osaka. Skip it if: players seeking a tactics-focused or role-playing-heavy crime game instead of a brawler.
Where can I download COWBOY YAKUZA?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens COWBOY YAKUZA's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is COWBOY YAKUZA on?
Windows only.
