Cowboy Bebop is an action game for PlayStation where players take on the role of Spike Spiegel piloting the Swordfish II. The gameplay features third-person perspective levels focused on chasing bounty heads through varied environments while battling enemy ships and robots. Players confront bosses at the end of each stage and can use earned points to upgrade the ship's speed, firepower, and weaponry.
The player controls Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from a third person perspective. Each level involves chasing another ship (the bounty head) along a set track through different environments, while enemies (spaceships, robots, etc.) attack. Each stage ends with a boss battle, confronting your target.
Between stages, bonus points earned can be spent to purchase upgrades for the ship (faster speed, more powerful ammo, stronger laser).