L.A. Noire
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L.A. Noire

2 critics 3 lists ★ 4.2/5 RAWG ActionAdventure

After the end of World War 2 long needed peace has been reached and should be protected, so Cole Phelps, a decorated war veteran, returns to Los Angeles, California to his wife and joining the LAPD. Neo-noir action-adventure, L.A. Noire allows players to solve crime cases through collecting clues, collecting witness statements and interrogation. Highly detailed facial animation allows players to detect the exact emotion witness or suspect is expressing, and it can become a leading hint in a case. Slow and meticulous crime solving is broke up by fast-paced action scenes including car chases, gunfights and hand to hand combat. After every case player’s performance will be graded by 1-5 star r

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Rockstar tried something genuinely different with *L.A. Noire*, focusing on nuanced detective work and groundbreaking facial animation technology that still holds up. Instead of another sandbox where you cause mayhem, you were meticulously piecing together clues and interrogating suspects. It demanded patience and observation, a stark contrast to the instant gratification many modern games peddle. Sure, the pacing wasn't for everyone, but its innovation in storytelling mechanics was undeniable and sadly underutilized.

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