LA Noire still holds up really well, even over a decade after its release. It still looks great visually, and the facial capture technology used is still on par, if not still ahead of modern-day games, to the point where it can be almost disturbing at times due to how much facial detail and emotion is displayed, especially when compared to the surrounding ancillary game world. Regardless, the setting of this game is very unique in the gaming space, and the immaculate attention to detail provides a super immersive experience into post-war 1940's LA. The investigations and interrogations can still be a lot of fun, and it feels super rewarding when you connect all of the dots, though it can get somewhat repetitive toward the latter-half of the game. The side missions provide a nice change of pace in most cases; however, they are all very short and lack depth. Still, LA Noire is a refreshing take within the Rockstar game library that showcases some top-notch acting performances and a gripping main story. The game just oozes quality in all of the areas where it really counts, and I feel it is one of the must-play games from the last decade.



Reviewed on May 29, 2024


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