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L.A. Noire: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

L.A. Noire (2011): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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L.A. Noire (2011) is a strategy, adventure video game developed by Team Bondi, available on PS3, PC, Steam VR, X360. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 86/100 on IGDB.

What is L.A. Noire about?

L.A. Noire is a neo-noir detective action-adventure video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. It was initially released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms on 17 May 2011; a Microsoft Windows port was later released on 8 November 2011.

L.A. Noire is set in Los Angeles in 1947 and challenges the player, controlling a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, to solve a range of cases across five divisions. Players must investigate crime scenes for clues, follow up leads, and interrogate suspects, and the player's success at these activities will impact how much of each case's story is revealed.

The game draws heavily from both the plot and aesthetic elements of film noir—stylistic films made popular in the 1940s and 1950s that share similar visual styles and themes, including crime and moral ambiguity—along with drawing inspiration from real-life c

Key details

L.A. Noire was released in 2011 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, PC, Steam VR, X360. Developer: Team Bondi.

Should you play L.A. Noire?

With a 86/100 aggregate score, L.A. Noire ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is L.A. Noire?

L.A. Noire is a strategy, adventure game by Team Bondi, released in 2011.

What platforms is L.A. Noire on?

L.A. Noire is available on PS3, PC, Steam VR, X360.

Is L.A. Noire good?

L.A. Noire has an aggregate score of 86/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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