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TBH, I was a real advocate for the game back when it came out; it looked great and fun. But when I finally got it, I could definitely see why many were disappointed. It's not a bad game by any means. It was good, but definitely not GoTY worthy. Also, the face recognition thing is really off. Like, I can barely see if anyone is lying or anything because they look the same for the most part.

Can be incredibly repetitive and there is next to no replayability. Black Ops beats it by miles if you like FPS' as you can play the mutliplayer all the time and no two games will be the same, same for Halo.

Underrated? wow never thought I would hear that about L.A Noire.

quote jbh

I think the problem was the R* label on the game, as I've said before. Then again the game wouldn't have sold nearly as many if it wasn't, it's a shame really.

I agree. It is a shame. It just amazes me again that a game so fresh and innovative comes out in perspective to whats out there now and it will fade into obscurity most likely and wont even be in the talks for GOTY.

To me LA Noire is what I envisioned a next gen title would be like. Amazing visuals, detailed characters on many levels, innovative game-play ect. (Leave it to the COD fanatics to criticize the games shooting mechanics)

Its been 6 years since the 360 came out and the only games that are considered elite are Halo, Gears of War, COD and GTA. Games like that. None of those are innovative in my opinion and instead use recycled formulas and uninspiring gameplay. Whats worse is every other game that usually comes out are BS shovelware titles.

Oh well though. I guess im one of the few that saw this game as being great.

quote Junglepwner

This is the worst review I have ever read in my life. He knocks the game every chance he gets even when the game doesnt deserve it. Talk about a double standard. You could use his logic for any game on why its not good...for example: "Batman arkam city is a terrible game. First off it is not new or orginal. 20 thousand batman movies have already come out and its just not innovative. Sandbox features suck cuz u cant run around killing citizens with the bat-a-rang. No replability cause I need ranked team deathmatch". You get my point.

The only point I get is that you're a sensitive fanboy who can't handle LA Noire getting criticised.

The detective gameplay was disappointing. Not much in the way of content, most of it is practically done for you and there are no consequences for screwing up. Polarity and myself couldn't give a shit about the other elements of play (the sandbox, chasing, driving and combat), but the detective stuff? Honestly, if you can't get that right, no chance. The main hook of LA Noire was to feel like a detective, which you never really did. You were always just an observer who sometimes has to hold R2 or press X. Hardly feels like a game if you ask me.

Oh, and Red Dead Redemption does a much, much better job of balancing story and gameplay. If I expected LA Noire to be like any game or games, it'd be Red Dead Redemption meets Phoenix Wright. But I did say "if".

You're not even trying to dispute my claims, so you know what - yes, I will take my leave.

Good day to you all.