L.A. Noire

The music is incredible and i actually like the story so there

can't believe I slept on this for so long. Chill in combat but otherwise, action packed in every other sense. This game looks and plays better than some 2025 releases.

This game made me realize that I am bad at reading people's faces and guessing whether a suspect is lying or not.

A game in my backlog for over a decade, should be a crime worth investigating because dang this game still good in 2025.

The game is not what I expected it to be. I was hoping for a good detective game where I could tackle the case with my own way. What I got instead is:

- A game where I'm forced to follow a linear story line and every Person Of Interest is apparently a liar. I just don't get it, why would the writers made every single person a liar? That's unrealistic no matter how you look at it.

- Also, why would the developers add Open-World if there's nothing to do in said world except driving tirelessly to a crime location with no actual content to it? It would be nice if they made it, so we could visit shop or actually interact with this world instead of being limited to the crime scene only. That would make the Open-World aspect of it actually justified and immersive just like every other good open-world game.

- Does it make sense that I can't question a person of interest again about the same question with different approach and different response from the person(I mean like if I failed to properly get an answer out of them the first time, if I try again, the person would've been more prideful/rude, but I can play it down by using a different approach)? Why must I only ask the question that the game wanted me to ask instead of what I actually wanted to ask? I wish I could've just harass people with questions just like what police do in real life.

- I wish the partner system is more interactive and engaging like I could actually chat with them, they offer their own perspective, they actually have more use to them instead of being a simple guide that you bring with you everywhere, and they actually have their own strong suit and could ease a case depending on their skills. Like you know, an actual partner instead of your average bodyguard.

- Like others have pointed out, the game would've been more enjoyable if there's a quicksave mechanic.

- Finally, the interrogation system have potential, but could've really been improved. As The Mentalist fan, Patrick Jane showed us there are more than one way to detect lies.



I tried to force myself to like this game, but I just can't with how forceful the story and crime-solving aspect of it is. This game have unique concept and actual potential to it unlike other detective games, but the execution still fall flat compared to what it could've been. That's why it's called "potential".

If only there's a detective game out there with good gameplay and actual freedom for once without being a buggy mess or "potential game". I bet if such a detective game exist, the genre would've been 100x times more popular.

P.S. If you're looking for a unique way to solve a crime, check out The Mentalist. It might not be for everyone, but if it speaks to you, welcome to the community.

Played it in Black and White which I highly recommend. I think it makes the game feel more like the 50s setting. Play this if you like detective games.

way too many bugs to enjoy the game.

love the game, its best to play on windows rather than Linux as its a bit of a hassle but it does the job

After spending nearly 50 hours playing this game, I can proudly say that i suck at reading people's facial expression both in virtual and real world. If i was a cop, I myself would have been behind the bars before even solving my first case. I have sank my Police station in so much debt, because of the car and city damages. I would recommend this game to all the other gamers out there who also suck at reading facial expressions. And a huge shoutout to Rockstar games, for making such complex characters, who smirk and pout in between the interview.

This game has aged better than I expected. It is flawed, but simultaneously ambitious and I can respect that. Although a bit odd at times the plot is the main standout to me with some decent game play. At 30 hours of playtime without doing any side quest it is a bit too long in my opinion, but not unbearable.

L.A. Noire is hands down one of the best story-driven games I have ever played. From start to finish it completely immerses you in its gripping narrative stunning visuals and unforgettable characters. Set in 1947 Los Angeles the game places you in the shoes of Cole Phelps a war veteran turned LAPD detective who rises through the ranks while uncovering a web of corruption and deceit.

The storytelling in L.A. Noire is nothing short of masterful. Unlike many open-world games that focus on chaos and destruction this game thrives on meticulous investigation and compelling character development. Every case feels like a chapter in a crime novel pulling you deeper into a city filled with secrets. The way the game weaves real historical events with fictional elements makes it feel incredibly authentic. The dialogue is sharp the characters feel real and the overarching narrative is filled with twists and turns that keep you hooked until the very end.

One of the standout features is the interrogation and facial animation system. The developers used groundbreaking motion capture technology to bring characters to life in a way that had never been done before. Every suspect and witness has subtle facial cues that you have to analyze to determine if they are telling the truth or hiding something. This makes the game feel unique and forces you to pay attention to every detail. The feeling of satisfaction when you correctly call out a suspect on a lie is unmatched.

The open world of Los Angeles is beautifully crafted. It perfectly captures the post-war era with its vintage cars classic fashion and jazz-filled streets. While the city isn’t packed with side activities like other Rockstar games it serves as an atmospheric backdrop that enhances the experience. Driving through the city at night with old jazz playing on the radio creates an unforgettable mood that stays with you long after you put the controller down.

The game’s pacing is near perfect. Each new case presents fresh challenges and moral dilemmas. Some cases will have you questioning the nature of justice while others will leave you in awe of the attention to detail in crime scene investigation. The slow unraveling of Phelps’ past and his struggle with his own demons adds another layer of depth to the story. By the time the final case unfolds you are left emotionally invested in every character and their fate.

L.A. Noire is not just a game it is an experience. It is one of those rare titles that fully immerses you in its world making you feel like you are living in another era. The combination of a deep narrative top-notch voice acting and innovative gameplay mechanics makes it a masterpiece in storytelling. Even years after its release no other game has quite captured the same blend of detective work and cinematic storytelling. If you love games that prioritize story and character over mindless action then L.A. Noire is a must-play. It is easily one of the greatest narrative-driven games ever made and a testament to the power of storytelling in gaming.


GG's

Super interesting game; play as an ex Marine officer turned LAPD officer. Work your way up through the detective ranks as you gather evidence, conduct interviews and solve crimes. I would highly recommend this game to anyone. Rich story, cool mechanics, the only downside is it is getting older in graphics but the story and experience are too good to pass up.

The game defaults to the wrong monitor and this cannot be changed other than manually forcing it to switch. The game is also broken in that I cannot complete the Fallen Idol case because I can no longer interact with evidence and it continually crashes at the same cutscene. The game is bugged and has been reported as bugged for years with no patches or support. Highly disappointed

The wonky Rockstar launcher that will make playing the game you paid for a struggle is the reason why I'll never purchase another Rockstar game and find other means to acquire them.

Great game though - unique concept, strong film noir direction and the facial animation is still unparalleled today. Just a shame that Rockstar forces their annoying launcher on us that sometimes doesn't let you log in or launch the game, or crashes you out mid gameplay.

underrated gem

great storyline, unique gameplay, adherent portrayal to 1940s Los Angeles
a must play

L.A. Noire remains a fascinating technical achievement trapped in mediocre gameplay, much like how its protagonist remains a compelling character trapped in a rigid morality system. Worth experiencing at half-price if you can stomach the irony of investigating corruption while feeding the corporate machine that epitomizes it.

Really good ending, only negative thing is the amount of driving you'd be doing if you don't skip it by using your partner.

In any case, LA noire was a really good game with a fantastic idea, a realistic composition, and the kind of computer game we only dream of. Apart from that, a great story, along with beautiful music from the decades of that time, made for a beautiful cinematic game that still reminds us of the cinema of the 50s and 60s. The game still looks beautiful, but this title deserved a complete remake.

An amazing story that will pull you in. One of my all time favorite games. Has a few little bugs here and there, but what game doesn't.

a good detective game I wonder why rockstar didn't make more or at least a game that would be similar to this although I guess it probably was expensive to use facial expressions tech but it still would be nice if they did it again but I guess they're too busy taking down community made mods and gta 6
still though despite what rockstar became now it's still a good game

One of the greatest games in history, but also with the shittiest, most bullshit ending ever. 10/10

This game has one of the best soundtracks story and just settings its really something well never see again

The first part is more like a excellent detective getting promotion due to case-solving.
The last part shows more of the story about poverty and post-war marines.
Like Galloway the partner.

One of my favourite games!
I definitely recommend this game to a wide range of people, all the way from history enthusiasts to hobby detectives and puzzle lovers. This is certainly a one of a kind game with interesting characters, a deep story, and beautiful cars set in an Art Deco Amerian city with quite a large map on which many secrets are hidden. Only downside for me is the driving mechanics, but I was quick getting used to those.

Amazing game, great story. Well worth a buy.

Great game, intriguing story, and memorable characters. Case-solving was lots of fun and was very cool to experience LA in the 1940s. Would recommend to all!

Rating: 9/10

L.A. Noire is one of Rockstar's most underrated games, but I can see why it’s still highly regarded. The 1947 setting is amazing—the cars, the outfits, the whole vibe just hits differently. The map feels bigger than Los Santos, or at least gives that illusion with its dense network of streets. Plus, the attention to detail is insane—no repeated buildings or NPCs, and the facial expressions were way ahead of their time.

The last few missions really stood out, feeling like a classic noir movie with corporate and city corruption at its core. **Spoiler alert**— the ending was sudden and tragic, not giving much time to react, but it was fitting. Still, I wish we saw more of the fallout from the corruption and arrests.

Also, if that theory about Jason being a cop in *GTA 6* turns out true, I could totally see them adapting some cop-style missions from L.A. Noire. Just speculation, but it’d be a cool touch.

Overall, an unforgettable game!

LA Noire - (7.9/10)
La Noire is a one of those special games. Sure the graphics are outdated and there are many weird performance issues with the game. Hell the open world is baron but the characters and story in this game are amazing. Phelps and Kelso were so good, their backstory tragic and friendship interesting.

The Cases in this game were fantastic. At its worst it was a decent case. Most were great, well thought out and interesting. The gameplay mechanics in this game were great and ahead of its time.

Overall i give this game a 7.9/10, i had lots of fun playing this game and recommend it. I hope this game gets a proper remake one day, similar to mafia 1 remake.

⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)

L.A. Noire is a unique blend of detective work, open-world exploration, and cinematic storytelling. Set in a beautifully recreated 1940s Los Angeles, you play as Cole Phelps, a rising LAPD detective solving a variety of cases across different crime divisions. The game’s facial animation technology was groundbreaking at the time, making interrogations feel intense and rewarding—though sometimes a bit unpredictable.

The atmosphere is fantastic, with period-accurate cars, music, and fashion that fully immerse you in the noir setting. The cases are engaging, though the gameplay can feel repetitive at times. While the open world looks great, there’s not much to do outside of the main story, making L.A. feel more like a backdrop than a living city.

If you enjoy detective stories, classic noir films, or narrative-driven games, L.A. Noire is definitely worth playing. Just be prepared for some clunky driving mechanics and occasional frustrating interrogations.

✔️ Pros:
✅ Incredible facial animations
✅ Engaging detective gameplay
✅ Authentic 1940s atmosphere

❌ Cons:
⛔ Interrogation mechanics can be inconsistent
⛔ Open world feels empty
⛔ Driving can be a bit stiff

Final Verdict: A stylish and immersive detective experience with some rough edges. Worth it for fans of crime dramas and investigative games!

worth about 10 hours of gameplay before you realize that you could be playing a better rockstar game

Pretty solid game also wish rockstar made a remastered version of it. The only thing i was disappointed was with the ending of the game , rest are fine their were some minor bugs happened during my play-through.
If i were to give it a rating solid 7.99/10

I think it's a good game but the game has got optimization problem. If you like old school Rockstar games you should definitely play this game and it has got a good story.

I have never played a detective type video game before, so I was a bit cautious going in. But wow, this game really blew me away. The writing, the characters, the acting, the gameplay, it truly is top notch. While the game isn't necessarily perfect (the controls can be cumbersome at times), its rating of 85% is accurate.

So if you are hesitant on buying this (like i was). I greatly recommend that you put that thought aside and try this game out. You wont want to put it down until you finish it all.

I have to say this first: The way characters climb ladders and fire escapes in this game is hilarious. That's number one. Number two, players are required to register with the Rockstar game launcher in order to play this. So, you will have yet another profile on yet another proprietary platform to create and link with Steam. I understand not a lot of players are happy with that. Conveniently for me, however, I already had one. So, it wasn't a hassle for me.

This was a pretty fun game. At first I thought it would be kind of like GTA or Mafia, but from a law enforcement point-of-view. However, it's more of an action detective adventure. There are hand-to-hand fights, chases (car and on foot) and shootouts, but that's not the game's primary focus. The primary focus is the dialogue choices, problem solving, information gathering and evidence. The main character listens to what people say and has to choose an appropriate response; Truth (good cop), Doubt (bad cop) and Lie (accuse). The game shows you how all of this works, but fair warning, it took me until about two-thirds of the way through the game to start really "getting" it, for lack of a better way to put it. The game will give you various, subtle queues that will help you know how to respond or if you've chosen incorrectly. Honestly, I got annoyed several times, but I also didn't use my intuition points (hints, basically) very much.

In addition to the main story, there are multiple random events, or street crimes, that you can respond to. There are various collectibles, such as gold film reels, vehicles, famous locations and golden badges. All are linked to achievements, except for the golden badges, which unlock an outfit. All of this is optional, unless you're a completionist.

The story is what you would expect from a detective mystery. Los Angeles, even back in the 40s, was filled with degeneracy. So, there's exposure to racketeering, drugs, grape (without the "g", and toward minors), naked corpses and political corruption. I really, really liked the main character through most of the game. He was steadfast and unbreakable. Then, out of nowhere, the writers make him do something stupid. Then he stayed stupid for the rest of the game, which ended poorly, if you ask me. Some people liked it. I mean, conflict is necessary and perfect characters can be cliche, but I was expecting a choice in the matter, which I didn't get.

Ultimately, this was a good game, and I think most gamers should give it a try, especially if you like detective mysteries.

Played this on other consoles too and it's a great game with a cool story.

7.5/10

Interesting story makes you feel like a real detective ....basic but fun combat using a tommy gun to blast criminals feels good.

Aside from the overacting, unskippable cutscenes, no manual saves, this game is ok.

Launcher/account-required-for-singleplayer/DRM nonsense. Don’t waste your time, just play something else.

cool noire detective game from rockstar games. kinda feels like the GTA in some moments, and really needs to get a remaster! costs their money. 7/10 (could be more, but the game launches in 30 fps lock, and you cant remove it without extraneous files) i feel bad what they abandoned the game though :(

Great game play with an intriguing story. I love seeing LA is it could have been back in the 40/50s Noir era. My only gripe is I wish the third person shooting was a little easier to use, it felt a bit clunky.

I think it's the best story out of any game I've ever played. I will keep coming back to it replaying the cases.

This game has some flaws, but you cannot find another detailed noire style game at this level. The story outweighs the technological and game play limitations in my opinion. I wish they made a sequel to this and played on its strengths while fixing its failures.

A brilliant crime investigation game based on film noir. Some of the gameplay isn't the best and the graphics look aged, but it's definitely worth playing for the story, the cases and the characters.

One of the best detective games out of Sherlock Holmes franchise.....1st intro mission gun shadow logic still looks wierd

The definitive Noir Game
Even nearly 15 years later, plays very well, GTA from the side of the law who use questionable tactics
If you love Film Noir this is worth sinking some time into.
Every mission is immersive and story pans out well.
Plenty to do and get lost in.
8.5/10

Purchased in the past when it first came out for console. Still a great game and the story/gameplay still holds up.

I bought the game, but I cannot play it since Rockstar's DRM and customer support are effectively borked. My email was hacked, I was able to recover every account associated except for this one. The customer service is so automated and undercooked that you can very easily brick your purchase forever. Call it a lesson learned about buying from this company.

the interrogation/questioning system has aged extremely poorly. i do enjoy the a lot of LA Noire - it's writing is mild but pretty great across the board. the faces can get uncanny in hindsight, but for the time, they look almost lifelike. the physical gameplay - shooting, movement, all that; it does it's job, i can't complain. the fps and resolution caps are an issue, however they're easy to patch out.

but one of its core systems is fundamentally unfun. when the interrogation works, it works well. when the body language, stutters, etc. are on point, you feel like a detective. catching small changes in posture or finding a hidden piece of evidence and questioning accordingly... beautiful. but when you aren't given enough context or when an applicable clue doesn't prove a lie like it should because "it's not the specific right piece of evidence", the game trips, hard. i wish i could really love this game, but i can't.

Replaying this game on PC after playing it on Xbox years ago, still a great game. Obviously a little dated with graphics and physics, and the PC port is horrible, but the story makes you overlook all of it. I don't think there's any other game quite like it, the detective mechanics are great and the story is amazing.

Great game and very unique. Very strong story and really well written, especially the newspapers and army scenes and how they link together. Can be quite hard to tell expressions sometimes, but for its time it's done very well. Wish they'd make another, will likely try to 100% this game.