L.A. Noire (2011 Video Game)
7/10
Excellent addition and homage to film noir
29 August 2023
I got 100% and all achievements in the remastered version of LA Noire. It took me nearly 50 hours.

Likes: Crazy level of detail. The map is basically the entirety of LA in 1940, which is nuts, but my favorite part is the cases. Nearly every case is based on either a real-life crime case or the plot of an old noir film. The dialogue is really interesting. The voice acting, facial expressions, and mannerisms during interrogations are done really well. You feel like you're actually solving the crimes with the detective. The script was 2,200 pages, and it shows in the fantastic execution.

Dislikes: In true noir fashion, nearly every character (including the main character) is unlikable overall.

Dislikes that only achievement hunters would care about: You need 5 stars on every level, which means you either need to follow a guide (which feels lame and less immersive) or you need to play through once and then replay the whole game while following a guide. The collectibles are obnoxious in such a massive map, and impossible to complete without a guide.
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