L.A. Noire

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 303 Ratings

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  1. Faxthtax
    Jan 19, 2020
    5
    This was a groundbreaking game when it came out in 2011. The facial expression animation that let you make up if people were lying or not took realism a little step forward that year.
    Despite getting a minor graphical tuneup and added DLC mission put in as default, the game has NOT really held up well in gameplay and content.
    One should not feel obliged to buy it since Rockstar has their    This was a groundbreaking game when it came out in 2011. The facial expression animation that let you make up if people were lying or not took realism a little step forward that year.
    Despite getting a minor graphical tuneup and added DLC mission put in as default, the game has NOT really held up well in gameplay and content.
    One should not feel obliged to buy it since Rockstar has their stamp over it. Not at all.
    Back then i was a tad bit disappointed on the games overall content then as i still am now. I solely bought it again cheaply for nostalgic reasons (and boredom... and because i love the 50´s era L.A.)

    I found it weird why Rockstar would brush it up and release it again. Team Bondi shut down a while ago after creative differences and the reports of awful working conditions under McNamara direction. The only reason i can think of is that Rockstar must have future plans for this I.P. and i hope they do. A full hands on by Rockstar for a L.A Noire 2 would be very welcome. Not only is there TONS of pentional to dig into, it would for once be a good change being the Good guy in a Rockstar title and not some gangbanger or rootin' tootin' cowboy outlaw. For once it would be a fun play to actually BE the law.

    Because you see, this game here had so much lacking for a fully working and fulfilling title. You have little time to go around exploring the city., and even if you had time, it would be a little boring. because:
    1: the Map is aesthetically beautiful, but is messy, and little memorable made. Much area unseen and unused.Nothing stands out. Just suburb after suburb. Every GTA map you know by heart after a few hours gameplay, this one you dont. Its large but you dont really know where you are most at the time.
    2: It has nothing of of interest to explore. It´s a pretty much lifeless world.
    This game only have what its going for it during its episodic gameplay. and that is it.

    If Rockstar were to make a sequel (Damn i hope i they do) They would made quite a rich world and experience-filled with tons of content, drama, noire and mystery that would have me drool all over it.
    Because let's face it. They are the master of open world game creation. And they would waltz over Team Bondis effort for their own ideas.

    This game has lots of flaws. A good driving story, but it tend to become quite repetitive if you were to binge this game straight through. Bring on L.A Noire 2 Rockstar, i dare you...    … Expand
  2. DirkDiggler88
    Dec 14, 2017
    7
    I'm a huge fan of film noir, particularly movies such as The Big Sleep, Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard etc. The game harkens back to the late 1940s Los Angeles era. You can imagine my excitement when the game first came out years ago. I partially completed the PS3 version before my PS3 got the YLOD.

    Anyway, the PS4 version of the game feels MORE of a port than a remaster.    I'm a huge fan of film noir, particularly movies such as The Big Sleep, Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard etc. The game harkens back to the late 1940s Los Angeles era. You can imagine my excitement when the game first came out years ago. I partially completed the PS3 version before my PS3 got the YLOD.

    Anyway, the PS4 version of the game feels MORE of a port than a remaster. There's a few touch ups here and there and they've changed the questioning wording to make it seem more consistent.

    I'll start with the pros:

    - Fantastic storyline. Except GTAV, I don't think I've played a game with an engrossing storyline like this.
    -Free Bonus content. I.e...More suits and more cases. They were previously DLC.
    -The facial animation is very good...albeit slightly dated.
    -The Los Angeles in 1947 has been mostly faithfully recreated. It's fun driving around and seeing the familiar landmarks as they were back then.
    -Great cases, if you're a movie buff like me, you'll be able to pick up on certain references. I'll not spoil them here.

    Now the cons...
    -The Graphics. I was expecting much more out of this game. It's been advertised as a remaster. I think this is deceiving. Although the graphics are good, it's made even more dated on a PS4. The draw distance/pop ins are abysmal. Often when I'm driving and taking in the scenery, I can't help but notice trees and buildings mysteriously popping in as I'm approaching. This makes the game less immersive.
    The facial animation is good...still dated none the less and at times faces can look as if they're melted!
    -The gameplay. The city of Los Angeles is huge. You get to do alot of driving, like in GTAV. But the problem is...the city is dead. Outside of the cases, there's not much to do in the city. There's no interaction at all. No proper side missions. No interaction with the people. The city itself serves as a backdrop for the cases...nothing more.

    At times it feels like an on rails shooter. There's no choice at all. The game is pretty much holding your hand, assisting you as you play, and directing you. You simply cannot lose.

    TLDR;
    Pros: The storyline, The Cases
    Cons: The restrictive gameplay, The dated Graphics which makes it feel like a port.    … Expand
  3. CenkAlp
    Mar 1, 2018
    7
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 6
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  4. waladislau
    Mar 13, 2022
    5
    A beautiful game with greath story/gameplay, this game is one of greatest Rockstar's game.
  5. TK4EVA47
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    I played L.A Noire Remastered in 2018 and thought it was a good game that I liked.
  6. Dragonfly44
    Oct 23, 2020
    7
    The setting and style of the game are cool, but the story doesn't really even start up until way too far into the game. 75/100
  7. Montezza
    Apr 5, 2019
    7
    Far more better version, than PS3 version.
    Questioning system is still not perfect, but for sure far more intuitive. Story is really good, technology, which provides us those great facial expressions didn't get old. Also all of those details in environment are astonishing and the game is truly immerse. Unfortunately looking for clues on crime scene can be boring for some time, so    Far more better version, than PS3 version.
    Questioning system is still not perfect, but for sure far more intuitive. Story is really good, technology, which provides us those great facial expressions didn't get old. Also all of those details in environment are astonishing and the game is truly immerse. Unfortunately looking for clues on crime scene can be boring for some time, so L.A.Noire isn't very good game for long session. But still this is the experience that everybody should try.
    Just remember that this is not GTA, so less action, more puzzles.    … Expand
  8. elolugo
    Mar 29, 2020
    7
    The game is good. Probably a new genre and all but it feels unfinished and unpolished. Hope the sequel get better
  9. Jackthegamer
    Sep 13, 2022
    6
    So much wasted potential. This game ins not bad but it definitely needed more time
  10. Za_Uvek
    Jan 9, 2022
    7
    Revisiting L.A. Noir years after release proved that it was a title that stands out in the open world crowd. But hardly stands the test of time due to the rough edges that stick out more so than ever.

    Even with the upresed graphics, the visuals still embody to the X-box 360 era. For it's time it is still very impressive for an open world game. However, that open world even though    Revisiting L.A. Noir years after release proved that it was a title that stands out in the open world crowd. But hardly stands the test of time due to the rough edges that stick out more so than ever.

    Even with the upresed graphics, the visuals still embody to the X-box 360 era. For it's time it is still very impressive for an open world game. However, that open world even though looking the part, still feels empty and lifeless for the most part. Again, for it's time, the facial animations are unique but feel a little off compared to what you would see in the likes of recent Rockstar games. The stand out of the presentation sure is in the sound department. From the music to the stellar voice acting, it all feels right in place for the stories time period.

    The story is engaging for the most part from case to case, acted beautifully by a all-star cast. But falls apart toward the final acts, moving away from detective work to more action orientated scenarios.

    What really holds this game back from being a all time classic is the game-play itself. The gun play is good, while the driving is extremely clunky. The open world feels barren with little to do in the ways of finding additional fun. But most of all, the investigating features (while novel) still feel a little unpolished. It is fun searching around a crime scene for clues, but there doesn't seem to be definitive rules as to how to interrogate a suspect. The facial expressions that are key to exposing a suspect, don't seem to be consistent in regards to how you treat each person from case to case.

    It was fun for the most part to come back to a title that tried to add something different to the open world genre. But due to it's un-intuitive game design, it holds very little replay value. Even with it's short falls, this is a fine game and you will be hard pressed to find another like it. So without a doubt it is worth the time for new comers or those who want to jump back into a detectives shoes.    … Expand
  11. Huzy1
    Feb 25, 2021
    7
    Didn’t play the PS3 version. Enjoyed playing the PS4 version & the storyline was interesting to follow. Getting 5 star ratings without a guide was very difficult but I enjoyed the game overall.
  12. PaektusanLeader
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Very interesting and engaging storytelling. Gameplay could use some work though.
  13. Madsgiil
    Jan 23, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game I’m giving a 7/10.

    I mean, the story is fun and really well put together. Detective Cole is a strange person, clearly without any emotion. He’s a psychopath, but a good one (if that makes any sense). Then there’s Jack Kelso, which I absolutely loved. He’s kind of a cocky guy, and the way he call girls “princess” is just legendary.
    I really wished there was more cases with Jack. They should make a game focusing on his story, maybe even his earlier time as an investigator at California Fire and Life.

    This game is fun, and I love the the puzzle gameplay where you have to find clues and the questioning of different kind of peoples.

    This is a remastered version of a PS3 game.
    I think Rockstar has done an amazing job on the cars, the environment and the characters in 3rd person. However I was pretty disappointed by the characters faces during interviews and the cinematic.
    Would expected that to be remastered better.

    However, all in all a great game, and I definitely think it’s worth gaming.    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 6, 2018
    70
    It's worth another trip down Sunset Boulevard. [Jan 2017, p.87]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 28, 2018
    80
    LA Noire remaster hit us out of nowhere and brings a nice high definition version of the game to our consoles. Unfortunately, it doesn’t bring many fixes with it, nor does it expand on the huge city they’ve built.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    Dec 6, 2017
    60
    Even with a new coat of graphical paint, L.A. Noire remains a game that adds up to less than the sum of its parts.
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