L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire
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By: Team Bondi
AG Staff
Senior Content Writer
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The Good
- Revolutionary facial animation
- 1947 L.A. is recreated in stunning detail
- lengthy and engrossing story
- gorgeous graphics and soundtrack
- great acting performances
- adventure purists can skip through the action.
The Bad
- Body animation isn’t quite up to par with the faces
- players averse to action may not feel like intentionally failing gunfights and chases in order to skip them.
Our Verdict
A Classic
An instant, hall of fame classic. Although not "perfect", we award our top score only to those games that set the highest standard for quality.
A rewarding adventure, a richly detailed world, an intriguing mystery, and a fascinating character study all in one—L.A. Noire is truly something special.
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