L.A. Noire

[Zaximus]

Once again, this is NOT GTA. It's not even Red Dead. There is however, a very large world to explore. Lots of detail in the city, cars, fashion, people. There are a ton of street crimes that come up during your investigations, like driving from here to there, so it's definitely worthwhile to actually drive around and not just let your partner drive you. The street crimes are pretty cool, from burgluries to suicide jumpers, etc. The chase things are cool, on foot or car, both are really fun.

Tailing people is fun too. Either by car, or by foot. On foot you can use cover, or go "incognito" by looking into a mirror acting like you're doing that, or other things. Really neat part of the game.

This game is story driven, not freedom driven (like GTA). It's like a mix of GTA/Red Dead in that regard. You get very into the cases, or at least I did. I actually cared about what was happening. You'll remember certain things later on, they'll come up and you'll be like "oh yeah..."

Like everyone said, the facial acting is amazing, the voice work, things like that, all amazing. The story is gritty, you'll find dead, nude vics, completely nude, they hold nothing back. Definitely NOT a game for a kid.

So if you want a "steal a car (although you can jack any car you want, legally, as a cop in this game), kill people with a selection of 20 different weapons, etc" game, this is not for you. If you have A.D.D., this is not a game for you.

This is a detective game. Lots of cool cut scenes, story moments, puzzles, mysteries, etc. Also a bit of action/adventure. It's cool to get immersed in your environment and feel like you're in 1946. I just love this time period so it is easy for me to do so (love the cars, love the fashion, etc).

It's not all murders. I'm working on drug cases right now. Just hit the 3rd disc. Kind of sad I'm at this point but I played it like, all day, it's seriously fun.

I can't wait for DLC, I know that much.

I'm just impressed all around with the work they put into this game. It's fabulous. It's what games should be. Not sequel after sequel on the same engine, with boring story lines and things like that.

Some games I love and will never trade-in or let go. Games like Fallout 3, GTA4, Red Dead, etc. This is one of those games I believe.

Also, it's really fun to watch (apparently). My wife has sat down and watched for hours at a time helping me solve crimes and getting into the storyline. Good times.

[tarheelblue89]

Also, it's really fun to watch (apparently). My wife has sat down and watched for hours at a time helping me solve crimes and getting into the storyline. Good times.

hahahaha Yea we actually made a drinking game out of this game. We all agree on whether it is a lie/doubt/truth and if we are wrong we drink. It's pretty entertaining.

[YoungPanthers89]

game is hard as hell

[YoungPanthers89]

that evelyn summers case is crazy

[thefuzz]

I have really enjoyed this game so far.

Captivating is probably the best word for me.

About 5 hours in so far.

Thanks Max.

[ßluecat]

Great game so far.. feels too linear though. Also people reporting the game makes their consoles overheat and turn off anybody have that happen?

[tarheelblue89]

Nope, haven't had that happen. But of course I'm not playing it for 5 hours at a time.

[Zaximus]

My 360 froze up one time while playing. I did have it running for a while at a time.

I also had all discs installed to the hard drive, which is usually the best idea for a game this size.

[The Saltman]

Having fun at it. Damned interrogations can be difficult. A little linear but its coo.

This and the witcher 2 will keep me preoccupied for a while.

[Montsta]

I bought this on launch day but have been hesitant to open it. I think I might take it back.

[The Saltman]

Lol you haven't even played it yet.

[Zaximus]

If you play it and don't like it, amazon trade in will take it for like 31 bucks.

I really only paid $40 for it since Amazon gave me $20 promo credit for it. Good deal IMO.

[Guild]

I like this game.

The only thing I don't like is that the interrogations don't feel robust enough.

The three choice thing works I suppose but they could have really done a lot more with it and with intuition points.

[ßluecat]

I like this game.

The only thing I don't like is that the interrogations don't feel robust enough.

The three choice thing works I suppose but they could have really done a lot more with it and with intuition points.

I agree the choices you make don't really make a diff you still end up solving the case no matter what.. I'd rather you either bust the guy or not and if you don't you have to start over again for the challenge.