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Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, newly minted detective Cole Phelps is thrown headfirst into a city drowning in violence and corruption. Utilizing groundbreaking new technology that captures an actor's facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Interrogate witnesses, search for clues and chase down suspects as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.Against an overarching plot of violence and betrayal, L.A. Noire challenges players to solve a series of self-contained cases as they work their way through the ranks of the LAPD. Each case features a distinct storyline with a beginning, middle and end, and each successfully solved case brings new challenges and leads Cole closer to the true story at the dark heart of the Los Angeles criminal underworld.
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Great start, some annoyances
on May 20, 2011
Posted by: ADMJ2012
from Kansas
I heard about this game a few months ago, and was quickly excited since I'm currently going to school for Criminal Justice. I picked it up at the midnight release and just recently finished the game and overall, I was extremely satisfied with my purchase.
First off, I've been reading a lot of complaints about people who say this game is repetitive, which is true, but what game isn't? Call of Duty is, Battlefield is, etc. The fact of the matter is, the game is based around you being able to find clues, and to be able to tell whether or not someone is lying to you when you're interviewing them.
Secondly, I found that there are a few bugs that are a minor nuisance, but nothing major. The AI drivers (excluding your partner) tend to only obey your siren partially, and will often stop in the middle of the intersection if you're trying to speed through them which can lead to a lower case rating due to vehicular damage. I also found that your partner may have a difficult time getting into multiple vehicles quickly (if you're in a parking lot unlocking new cars, for example) which means you have to drive to your next destination. There are also some slight frame rate issues I noticed throughout the game.
While the game isn't all that difficult to complete, the overall story arc is very intriguing, seeing how Phelps (the main character) went from Silver Star-receiving Marine to "Hot Shot Cop" and how many of the characters from the war remain very close to the central plot of the game. The ending, without spoiling anything, is bittersweet, however.
Overall, if you're a fan of anything that relates to crime, I'd highly recommend picking this title up. You may also want the guide since there are multiple sets of collectibles hidden throughout the city.
What's great about it: Amazing voice actors and facial animations, great level designs, engaging story arc, multiple collectibles
What's not so great: Somewhat easy to complete, some bugs throughout the game
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
L.A. Noire (Signature Series Game Guide) - Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
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