It may seem like only yesterday, but Rockstar Game's L.A. Noire has hit the big 1-0, as it reaches its first decade of being available having released back on May 17, 2011.
That's right, the studio's departure from the usual open-world hijinks of Grand Theft Auto to a more grounded story about you raising through the police ranks is that old. The game was well received when it originally launched, hitting a Metacritic score of 89 on the Xbox 360. It even got a remaster for Xbox One in 2017, which didn't do too much to enhance the experience, but offered fans another chance to experience the game all over again.
As Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption saturate the market, we're not sure we'll ever see the return of Cole Phelps. It would be a shame, as it was a fantastic departure from Rockstar's usual library of games. It also contained some pretty phenomenal facial work at the time, as you worked to call people out on their lies through their facial expressions. With game's like this and Bully, we'd love to see Rockstar attempt some more unique IPs in the future.
A dark and violent crime thriller set against the backdrop of 1940’s Los Angeles.
Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood’s Golden Age, newly minted detective Cole Phelps embarks on a desperate search for truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.
Utilizing revolutionary facial animation technology, L.A. Noire blends the breathtaking action of chases and shootouts with true detective work including interrogations and clue-finding for an unprecedented interactive experience.
Do you have any fond memories of L.A. Noire? Let us know down below.
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i think it deserves a remaster or remake for series x or better yet release LA Noire 2
@Xenomorph_79 I kind of chuckled reading the line about seeing Cole Phelps in a sequel.
@Xenomorph_79 I was trying to avoid spoilers with some 'optimism'! 🤫
I remember this game had a lot of hype about the mo cap. The game was a bit slow to me, maybe too adult, but that slow pace, nothing like GTA , is what lots of gamers loved.
What i really liked was the time period, cars, music, and map.
I would love to see a sequel to L.A. Noire. Absolutely loved the first one...
Wish that Chinatown sequel were still happening. 10/10. It’s in the top five games of that generation for me, for sure. My second favorite game Rockstar’s done, right behind RDR2.
@IndoorHero Yeah it's one of those games I would actually need a guide for. I would just read up on how to interrogate everyone because it was annoying trying to do it the way they intended.
Never have I played a game where it alternated between hot and cold so clearly.
The first case/chapter, culminating in the memorable movie set was riveting.
Then there was a complete snooze fest of drive a->b in the sticks for the fire dept case. Almost gave up several times.
A few other poor chapters either side and then it suddenly ended on a high.
I’ve always felt that a long troubled production led to them rushing the title near the end and spending all their time on both the brilliant beginning and end. Middle needed lots of work to be up to the same standard.
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