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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by musick
(Post 10771843)
because if you
Spoiler:
anyhow, back to L.A. Noire .... wasn't impressed by what I saw, hope to be proved wrong if I try it out later down the line |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
It took an extra day, but I was finally able to start the game tonight. Here are some impressions after about 40 minutes:
-It doesn't suck like Brink! :) -In true Rockstar fashion, the cars handle like crap with crazy sensitive steering. -The facial work and animations are really good, the rest of the graphics are OK, but not great. -The way the cases and story goes together is really well done, nice voice over work and flash backs etc. -The game can be played in black and white. -no avatar awards. -good mix of story/csi crime stuff/chasing down leads. That's about it so far, I'll post again if anyone has any questions or anything once I get a bit farther. I haven't really been able to free roam or anything yet. Also, the case has a little package of what look like film cells inside and it says "Badge Pursuit Challenge" on the outside, not sure if that ties into anything. The DLC is also on a card inside the case. Update: Just checked, apparently the film cells help you find in-game badges to upgrade your guy with XP and unlock a special outfit. |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
How long did it take you to get through the first case or two? I'm wondering about the overall length of the game.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
There are 21 cases, the first 4 are tutorial. I did 5 cases and a few of the side quests in about 90 minutes. I'm thinking about a 10-12 hour game max?
I did find myself quitting to the main menu 10 times or so already during questioning. It's kind of poorly done. If you say something wrong or forget a piece of evidence, you basically fail the entire story. Luckily it saves right before them, so you can keep re-trying and pass it. I guess you could always just keep going and get some sort of terrible ending and 3 hour game :) |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Only 10-12? I could have sworn I heard 20-25 somewhere.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by discostu1337
(Post 10772146)
There are 21 cases, the first 4 are tutorial. I did 5 cases and a few of the side quests in about 90 minutes. I'm thinking about a 10-12 hour game max?
I did find myself quitting to the main menu 10 times or so already during questioning. It's kind of poorly done. If you say something wrong or forget a piece of evidence, you basically fail the entire story. Luckily it saves right before them, so you can keep re-trying and pass it. I guess you could always just keep going and get some sort of terrible ending and 3 hour game :) |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
I'm starting to think this game might not be for me, at least not a day one purchase. With previous Rockstar games I had more fun "not" playing the actual storyline and just messing about exploring (in RDR playing poker and looking for bears :lol:) but it sounds like that's not a factor in LA Noire so much.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
I could be a bit off with the 10-12, but I don't think its over 20 unless you do every little thing for 100%. Someone I know is 6 hours into the game and has been on disc 2 for a while.
Originally Posted by astrochimp
(Post 10772259)
I'm starting to think this game might not be for me, at least not a day one purchase. With previous Rockstar games I had more fun "not" playing the actual storyline and just messing about exploring (in RDR playing poker and looking for bears :lol:) but it sounds like that's not a factor in LA Noire so much.
I'd say Heavy Rain has the much better story and unique gameplay, but LA Noire is a good runner-up :) |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by discostu1337
(Post 10772034)
It took an extra day, but I was finally able to start the game tonight. Here are some impressions after about 40 minutes:
-It doesn't suck like Brink! :) -In true Rockstar fashion, the cars handle like crap with crazy sensitive steering. -The facial work and animations are really good, the rest of the graphics are OK, but not great. -The way the cases and story goes together is really well done, nice voice over work and flash backs etc. -The game can be played in black and white. -no avatar awards. -good mix of story/csi crime stuff/chasing down leads. That's about it so far, I'll post again if anyone has any questions or anything once I get a bit farther. I haven't really been able to free roam or anything yet. Also, the case has a little package of what look like film cells inside and it says "Badge Pursuit Challenge" on the outside, not sure if that ties into anything. The DLC is also on a card inside the case. Update: Just checked, apparently the film cells help you find in-game badges to upgrade your guy with XP and unlock a special outfit. |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
A Slip of the Tongue is currently a Play (UK) and Walmart (US) pre-order exclusive. The Naked City from GAME (UK) and Gamestop (US).
That's the DLC, and they each have 5 achievements/trophies. If there is anything PS3 exclusive, It won't have trophies. I have never heard of PS3 exclusive DLC for the game, it's always been these two items. |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
I'm so sick of waiting to play this....I think they hype their damn games too early :lol: I also have a feeling that "the rest of the graphics" are better than ok.
I think one of the first things I would like to try out is the completion of a case two separate ways....I am very interested to see how much\what varies when you go about them differently. |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by discostu1337
(Post 10772397)
A Slip of the Tongue is currently a Play (UK) and Walmart (US) pre-order exclusive. The Naked City from GAME (UK) and Gamestop (US).
That's the DLC, and they each have 5 achievements/trophies. If there is anything PS3 exclusive, It won't have trophies. I have never heard of PS3 exclusive DLC for the game, it's always been these two items. http://cf.shacknews.com/images/20110...17759.nphd.jpg |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
I'm on the fence with this game. I don't like the GTA games but loved RDR however, I'm getting a "Heavy Rain" kind of vibe with this and didn't particularly cared for that game.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
This game has nothing to do with RDR or GTA IV, not even remotely similar aside from the fact that it's an open world. It's basically Heavy Rain/CSI with a large open world.
As far as completing a case several ways, I'm pretty sure there is only one outcome, or a failure. You just score lower if you mess up questions or forget to find evidence. |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by discostu1337
(Post 10772480)
This game has nothing to do with RDR or GTA IV, not even remotely similar aside from the fact that it's an open world. It's basically Heavy Rain/CSI with a large open world.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Dammit. Just when I convinced myself I was going to wait for a price drop and not get sucked into another massive game right now, I had to go back and read through what I missed in this thread. I may have to jump on that Best Buy deal tonight.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Black and white mode? Sweeeeet.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
I'm really wavering on whether or not to get this one on release day. Just cancelled my Amazon pre-order.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by DJLinus
(Post 10772526)
Dammit. Just when I convinced myself I was going to wait for a price drop and not get sucked into another massive game right now, I had to go back and read through what I missed in this thread. I may have to jump on that Best Buy deal tonight.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Apparently for a few hours this morning, BB's price dropped to $48.99 and people were able to get that price plus $15 GC plus 500 RZ points. That... would have been a great deal to get in on.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
(Post 10772552)
Black and white mode? Sweeeeet.
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
(Post 10772668)
Yeah every game has that option, its called tweaking your television set. :)
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Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 10772571)
If you mean midnight, I wouldn't go tonight
I thought the fine print of the BB pre-order deal was that orders had to be in by midnight tonight, but I could've misread it. I'm pretty pumped for the game since I'm a huge fan of the Hard Case Crime books and this looks like the video game version of the genre. In fact, some HCC authors have been commissioned to write short stories tied to the game: Top Thriller Authors Come Together for L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Mike Fahey — There are a million stories in the naked city of Rockstar's L.A. Noire, and the game can only tell so many. That's why Rockstar has recruited eight of the thriller genre's finest writers to create L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories. L.A. Noire's Los Angeles is a city teeming with intrigue and corruption. Around every corner there's a plot brewing, be it for money, mayhem, or murder. It takes top talent to bring this sort of dark city to light, and Rockstar has recruited some of the best for The Collected Stories. Between now and the May 17 release date of the game, short stories by Megan Abbott, Lawrence Block, Joe Lansdale, Joyce Carol Oates, Francine Prose, Jonathan Santlofer, Duane Swierczynski and Andrew Vachss will be appearing on the L.A. Noire stories page. The series kicks off today with an excerpt from Megan Abbott's The Girl. The full series will be available for download at major eBook retailers on June 6. I can't wait to see what the writers whose work in-part inspired L.A. Noire do with Rockstar's little world. http://kotaku.com/5798056/top-thrill...lected-stories |
Re: Whatever happened to LA Noire? -here's some info
Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 10772571)
If you mean midnight, I wouldn't go tonight
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