For all the great technology and effort that went into designing the game, the results are pretty disappointing. The re-creation of 1940s Los Angeles is impressive in it's detail and the face animation technology employed in the game really is fantastic. Ultimately, this is a very story driven game first and foremost and precious little attention has been paid to the story.
Description:L.A. Noire is an upcoming video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. Initially announced as only for the PlayStation 3, the game was later reported to also be scheduled for release on the Xbox 360. L.A. Noire is set in "a perfectly re-created Los Angeles" of the late 1940s, with players being given aL.A. Noire is an upcoming video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. Initially announced as only for the PlayStation 3, the game was later reported to also be scheduled for release on the Xbox 360. L.A. Noire is set in "a perfectly re-created Los Angeles" of the late 1940s, with players being given an open-ended challenge to solve a series of murders.
As the title suggests, the game draws heavily from both plot and aesthetic elements of film noir - stylistic films from the 1940s and 1950s that shared similar visual styles and themes including crime, sex and moral ambiguity and were often shot in black and white with harsh, low-key lighting. The game uses a distinctive colouring-style in homage to the visual style of film noir. The post-war setting is the backdrop for plot elements that reference the detective films of the '40s, such as corruption and drugs, with a classical jazz soundtrack.
L.A. Noire is also notable for using Lightsprint's real-time global illumination technology.... (more)(less)
"I didn't get to finish this game either, but it is very unique. Gathering evidence and solving cases as a detective is really cool and the gameplay really makes you feel the part."
Kami-chan added this to a list 1 year, 1 month ago
"
I don't care what many think of me in regards of this game, I love it. It's fantastic for what it is. Could it have been more? Sure, but that doesn't mean it's not great. I love detective fiction and film so this goes rather well with what I enjoy. It's a slow burn for sure but that's what makes it great. I can only hope for further advancement if a sequel ever occurs."
Paaluttaja82 added this to a list 1 year, 2 months ago
"I was absolutely blown away by the incredibly high quality voice acting and motion-capture used in this game. In that regard, it is easily the most impressive game ever made to date. The investigation and interrogation sequences were clever and very well done. However, the combat seemed to be recycled from the Grand Theft Auto games, which tends to feel a bit wonky at times.
"
GruntLogic added this to a list 1 year, 3 months ago
"A truly revolutionary game. This game redefined what's possible as far as motion-capture goes. The story was superb, and I had fun with the interrogation sequences. The combat is essentially the same as the Grand Theft Auto games, which you either will think is okay or you hate it (I don't know anyone who LOVES how combat works in GTA, I love the GTA games and even I'll admit that combat is kinda wonky)."
Explore
Join Listal
Movies
TV Shows
DVDs
Music
Books
Games
Lists
Reviews
Images
3 comments
What is your Favorite Game Cover?
top 30 360 games
Games I'm Working On This Year
GruntLogic's Top 100 Favorite Video Games
GruntLogic's Best Games of 2011