LA Noire

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Bond

So... worth the purchase so far?

I think so, but I'm torn so far. The execution of each case is very well done, the acting is top notch, and I love the performance capturing technology (even if it is creepy at times).

So far, though, this game plays like a series of mini-games, but I'm not getting how it all comes together. I'm only two hours in, though, and there are some narrative ties. We'll see after I spend more time with it.

[Typhoid]

I saw a show that reviewed this game today, and now I'm thinking about getting it - but the one thing holding me back is replay-value, because I think there is 0 replay value to this, much like "Enter game who's name is escaping me right now, detective game, cut your fingers off, context sensitive, etc"

[Fox 6]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

I saw a show that reviewed this game today, and now I'm thinking about getting it - but the one thing holding me back is replay-value, because I think there is 0 replay value to this, much like "Enter game who's name is escaping me right now, detective game, cut your fingers off, context sensitive, etc"

Phoenix Wright?

I'm loving this game right now. Feels rewarding when you crack the case open in interrogation.

[Typhoid]

How long is the game, roughly? If anyone knows.


And no, no - not Phoenix Wright, I can't think of any type of descriptive words to actually remember the game, it's pissing me off. It came out last year, you play a dude trying to find a killer, your choices float around people's heads and whatnot. God damnit.

[Ginkasa]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

How long is the game, roughly? If anyone knows.


And no, no - not Phoenix Wright, I can't think of any type of descriptive words to actually remember the game, it's pissing me off. It came out last year, you play a dude trying to find a killer, your choices float around people's heads and whatnot. God damnit.

Heavy Rain.

Anyway, I haven't beaten LA Noire, but I'm about 8-10 hours in and it doesn't feel close to ending yet. I've read 15-20 hours is the gametime. Personally, I find that plenty of game to keep me satisfied. I really can't think of many single player focused games that go longer than that except for RPGs. Not every game can be Oblivion, you know?

[Professor S]

I'm starting to really like this game. The cases are starting to tie together, and gradually become a darker experience.

[Fox 6]

I think there is a bunch of replayability. You can take multiple routes to solve a case. Either with physical evidence or interrogation or chases depending on how you perform in areas. Not to mention that there are multiple endings.