description L.A. Noire Overview
L.A. Noire is an adventure video game set in 1947 Los Angeles. Players investigate crimes by interviewing witnesses and examining evidence to solve cases. The game’s realistic approach to interrogation techniques, utilizing facial expression analysis, makes it a notable example of narrative design.
It's primarily for players interested in detective stories and immersive role-playing experiences.
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L.A. Noire ranks #499 of 3540 in the Video Game ranking, behind Astro Boy: Omega Factor, ahead of Cyberpunk 2077.
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What specific technology was used to capture the faces in L.A. Noire?
The game was developed by Team Bondi and heavily utilized a groundbreaking motion capture technology called MotionScan. This technology used 32 high-definition cameras to record actors' facial expressions from every angle, creating unprecedented realism in interrogations.
What year and city is L.A. Noire set in?
The open-world game is set in 1947 Los Angeles, drawing heavy inspiration from the real-life "Black Dahlia" murder case. Players navigate the post-war city as they rise through the ranks of the LAPD.
Who is the main character in L.A. Noire?
Players control Cole Phelps, an ambitious and stoic former Marine who joins the Los Angeles Police Department. Phelps is voiced and modeled by actor Aaron Staton, who is best known for his role as Ken Cosgrove on "Mad Men."
What was the state of L.A. Noire's development studio?
The game was published by Rockstar Games but developed by Australian studio Team Bondi. Following the incredibly long, seven-year development cycle and controversies over working conditions, Team Bondi closed its doors shortly after the game's 2011 release.
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