Compelling story lifted up by great acting and realistic graphics. Great soundtrack and voice work.
Chapter breaks broke up the flow. Cop-out ending. Some bugs.
Blurring the line of CG movie and video game, L.A. Noire takes us through the 1940s crime scene to discover the evidence and motives of some of Los Angeles' most horrible criminals. Buy it now...
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Published: 2011-05-16, Author: Ryan , review by: gamespy.com
Well-constructed linear adventure; amazing facial animation tech fused with some superb voice-acting.
