Author Topic: L.A. Noire - Out Now! (spoiler tags all up in here) - Rockstar Games (Read 28856 times)

Noelle · « **Reply #600 on:** May 20, 2011, 07:20:46 AM »

Well I just spent basically my entire day playing this. Three times I said "Getting tired. Wrap this up and then go to bed" but then I kept going and going and going. Finally turned it off when I got promoted again.

Also have yet to do any of the side missions. Started one but failed it and decided to go back to the case at hand.

All in all it really is a fantastic game though.

N-Red · « **Reply #601 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:18:35 AM »

Great game, love the way you're left to your own devices in the investigations and interviews, repeated a few missions and tackled them differently each time. The graphics are insane at the crime scenes and locations of interest. Mrs Black's house and garden looks phenomenal.

At first i was slightly annoyed with the lack of freedom to roam the city, and the city itself does seem slightly bland (so far), but what team bondi have done is take portions of the map that are included in the story and polish them to a ridiculous level, not very far myself but i couldn't get over how nice the graphics and animations were.

All things considered I'm loving it so far, even if my 60gb PS3's fan is doing its best to put me off.

N-Red · « **Reply #602 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:48:16 AM »

New patch out, might address the freezing and overheating issues.

andymanlfc · « **Reply #603 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:03:49 AM »

Anyone know the cheapest place in store to buy this?

Anwer · « **Reply #604 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:27:20 AM »

The 3.55 CFW patch has been finally released. Happy Days!!

Zlenpasha · « **Reply #605 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:37:40 AM »

Quote from: Anwer on May 20, 2011, 10:27:20 AM

The 3.55 CFW patch has been finally released. Happy Days!!

No fucking way!!!
PM me the link pleaseyou.

scouser4eva · « **Reply #606 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:43:23 AM »

Quote from: Anwer on May 20, 2011, 10:27:20 AM

The 3.55 CFW patch has been finally released. Happy Days!!

PM us the link mate nice one

anfieldpurch · « **Reply #607 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:54:13 AM »

Quote from: andymanlfc on May 20, 2011, 10:03:49 AM

Anyone know the cheapest place in store to buy this?

Seen Tesco doing it for £25 but not sure if there's a catch

Aido LFC · « **Reply #608 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:01:49 AM »

Thinking of getting it today, anyone who has it is it worth getting?

andymanlfc · « **Reply #609 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:02:46 AM »

Quote from: anfieldpurch on May 20, 2011, 10:54:13 AM

Seen Tesco doing it for £25 but not sure if there's a catch

Okay, cheers mate I think I'll pop in and see what's happening.

scouser4eva · « **Reply #610 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:02:50 AM »

Quote from: Aido LFC on May 20, 2011, 11:01:49 AM

Thinking of getting it today, anyone who has it is it worth getting?

Yea it's defo worth getting , i aint stoped playing it since yesterday , its different from any other games thats what i like about it.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #611 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:10:40 AM »

Quote from: El Torres on May 20, 2011, 07:15:23 AM

Won't be buying this because i prefer it to be like GTA. Small things i know but being able to run people over would add to it. I'm hoping they make all their games like they are now but with all the side features you expect in a free roam game. Basically just GTA set in a different time and with a different protagonist, this time a cop. Essentially it is but without the full features which ruins it a little.

I've been watching the walkthrough and the missions look really good.

I hear what you're saying, but if you could just shoot and kill people like in GTA it wouldn't really work with the cop angle!

neel2108 · « **Reply #612 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:44:04 AM »

Just been prompted to download an update called LA Noire DLC on PS3. Anyone know what it is?

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #613 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:06:57 PM »

Quote from: El Torres on May 20, 2011, 07:15:23 AM

Won't be buying this because i prefer it to be like GTA. Small things i know but being able to run people over would add to it. I'm hoping they make all their games like they are now but with all the side features you expect in a free roam game. Basically just GTA set in a different time and with a different protagonist, this time a cop. Essentially it is but without the full features which ruins it a little.

I've been watching the walkthrough and the missions look really good.

Would be completely the wrong fit for this game. It's all about story, so no need for any of that other tedious "open world" time wasting type shite.

And why would a cop be driving around running over people? How does that add anything?

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #614 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:41:41 PM »

I think you'll be able to have your pick of a lot of second hand copies of this in a couple of weeks. A lot of people are going to hate this if they're expecting a 'GTA: LA Confidential'.

While there is a giant open city to explore, the game constantly discourages you from mooching about and guides you back into the story. You're never 'off' a case or job like in GTA. You can't even draw your gun unless you're being shot at. The character you play is such a straight shooter/square that bombing around and murdering pedestrians wouldn't be right anyway. It makes a refreshing change from the now very boring 'maverick cop who doesn't play by the rules' type. It’s nice to have a strong character who feels rounded and real rather than the usual video game 'blank slate' main character.

That said, I'm really loving it so far, the experience of playing it is fairly engrossing, and the world that is created feels real and expansive and detailed. The presentation of the period detail is absolutely gorgeous in places, even the main menu looks great.

The facial expressions system is truly amazing and groundbreaking. Once you get used to it, you really can tell if someone is bullshitting you just by a couple of subtle facial tics. That along with the crime scene stuff and how you have to use your brain and actually deduce things makes for a fairly unique gaming experience... something that is rare as rocking horse shit in video games.

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #615 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:41:54 PM »

Quote from: andymanlfc on May 20, 2011, 11:02:46 AM

Okay, cheers mate I think I'll pop in and see what's happening.

Think you have to purchase another game in the PS3/XBOX360 chart to get it for £25

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on May 20, 2011, 12:41:41 PM

I think you'll be able to have your pick of a lot of second hand copies of this in a couple of weeks. A lot of people are going to hate this if they're expecting a 'GTA: LA Confidential'.

Hope so. It should be patched by then to stop the freezes

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #616 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:46:16 PM »

Mine hasn't frozen once in 6+ hours of play so far, no problems at all.

I'm on a fairly old 360

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #617 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:54:02 PM »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on May 20, 2011, 12:46:16 PM

Mine hasn't frozen once in 6+ hours of play so far, no problems at all.

I'm on a fairly old 360

Most of the problems seem to be on the PS3's, the really older fat models. Got a PS3 Slim in Feb so i should be ok, just want to wait till its fully patched first. A patch is due to be released within days, but only addresses any gameplay bugs apparently. These freezes might be restricted to the NA versions only though.

Ryan M · « **Reply #618 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:40:51 PM »

Just come through the post. So I'll be seeing you folks in a couple of weeks!

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #619 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:42:50 PM »

I am playing it on an original 60GB PS3 and have had no issues. Lucky, I suppose.

I plan on trading this in in a couple of weeks to fund inFamous 2.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #620 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:46:35 PM »

Only had one freeze so far, on XBox 360 slimline.

Does seem to tell me it's saving an awful lot though, pops up even if I'm not doing anything.

Surprise me. · « **Reply #621 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:57:39 PM »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on May 20, 2011, 11:10:40 AM

I hear what you're saying, but if you could just shoot and kill people like in GTA it wouldn't really work with the cop angle!

Hadn't thought of that but then if you travel around with a partner maybe he arrests you at the first sign of a crime you commit. The thing with the cop angle is you have to get in all angles. Don't know enough about the game yet but can you get praised for stopping a crime? or get promoted through the police ranks? At the same time if you commit a crime you get demoted and have perks taken away i.e you get your gun taken away or the use of a police car.

Therefore you would be allowed to truly free roam and go on a rampage if you want but it would really ruin you. When it comes to committing crimes you shouldn't be able to go and rob a store or work for a mob, thats going into GTAs area but just small things, really just the whole running over thing or shooting the wrong person. Therefore if you actually do make a mistake like that it will screw you over. I guess a lot has to be put in for it to work properly so the easier option was to just not let you run anyone over.

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on May 20, 2011, 12:06:57 PM

Would be completely the wrong fit for this game. It's all about story, so no need for any of that other tedious "open world" time wasting type shite.

And why would a cop be driving around running over people? How does that add anything?

Thats just one of the things, i just think the little things add to a better game. If you are creating a world like they have then every little thing counts. The story definitely sounds interesting and at the very least i'll be keeping up with the walkthrough on youtube. When they've already built a game with the same engine which doesn't have these limits it feels as if this game is not up to it. The thing is in real life a cop could go round and run someone over, they could shoot someone and all that. Thats why i feel it should be added. Since you are always with a partner (i think) like i mentioned above, one little step out and he will bring you down so you lose your gun or get demoted to doing a day of traffic duty or something. Just adds to it.

Shepnois · « **Reply #622 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:13:53 PM »

Just got this on my lunch break, got LA Confidential on blu-ray free with it in HMV. Now just roll on 5 bells, cant wait to play this.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #623 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:29:29 PM »

Quote from: Shepnois on May 20, 2011, 02:13:53 PM

Just got this on my lunch break, got LA Confidential on blu-ray free with it in HMV.

Good deal that.

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #624 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:30:01 PM »

So you shoot and kill a random and get a demotion for a day? That would be ridiculous.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #625 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:33:12 PM »

Quote from: King Richard IV on May 20, 2011, 02:30:01 PM

So you shoot and kill a random and get a demotion for a day? That would be ridiculous.

And it wouldn't end there, people would run over or kill anything that moves. Then what? You get a week off from your job and a slap on the wrist? The city would love that. A nutter cop who goes out killing and maiming everything in sight, gets a week off, and is then back on his job.

People just don't seem to understand that this isn't GTA. Quite why I do not know.

'Mondzz' · « **Reply #626 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:48:11 PM »

Gonna rent this after work got it reserved then if its good pick it up next week.

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #627 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:49:50 PM »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on May 20, 2011, 02:33:12 PM

And it wouldn't end there, people would run over or kill anything that moves. Then what? You get a week off from your job and a slap on the wrist? The city would love that. A nutter cop who goes out killing and maiming everything in sight, gets a week off, and is then back on his job.

People just don't seem to understand that this isn't GTA. Quite why I do not know.

It's easier when you play, I suppose, learn of his background etc.

Can you imagine hunting down a serial killer in this who has a body count of 10 while you've murdered 50 people yourself? Talk about pulling you out of what they are trying to achieve.

Sensational_Raul · « **Reply #628 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:50:42 PM »

bought it just now , got a free l.a confidential dvd with it , there was a ginger kid in front of me buying it for the xbox , the guy behind the counter serving him said " watch out when opening it , theres 3 discs"

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #629 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:57:31 PM »

Quote from: Sensational_Raul on May 20, 2011, 02:50:42 PM

there was a ginger kid in front of me buying it for the xbox , the guy behind the counter serving him said " watch out when opening it , theres 3 discs"

Which isn't actually funny at all, because it isn't a competition.

Sensational_Raul · « **Reply #630 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:59:03 PM »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on May 20, 2011, 02:57:31 PM

Which isn't actually funny at all, because it isn't a competition.

As a technogeek i find it hilarrrrrrrious that in 2011 a multi billion company cant fit a game onto one disc

Noelle · « **Reply #631 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:03:46 PM »

Quote from: Mr Kipling on May 20, 2011, 12:54:02 PM

Most of the problems seem to be on the PS3's, the really older fat models. Got a PS3 Slim in Feb so i should be ok, just want to wait till its fully patched first. A patch is due to be released within days, but only addresses any gameplay bugs apparently. These freezes might be restricted to the NA versions only though.

I'm on an old ass fat 80 GB PS3 and played it from around 2pm until 1.30am. No overheating or freezing issues. Occasionally the fan did kick into overdrive though.

neel2108 · « **Reply #632 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:12:42 PM »

Quote from: Sensational_Raul on May 20, 2011, 02:59:03 PM

As a technogeek i find it hilarrrrrrrious that in 2011 a multi billion company cant fit a game onto one disc

I have a PS3 and I still don't find it remotely amusing.

JayH93 · « **Reply #633 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:15:47 PM »

I love this game.

Skuzzlebutt · « **Reply #634 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:59:22 PM »

Just got it from the Asda. Warming up my thumbs as we speak.

TheKid. · « **Reply #635 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:01:01 PM »

Just got from asda on my way home from school. Just have to dejailbreak my ps3 then cross my fingers it doesn't destroy my 60gb original ps3

Red James · « **Reply #636 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:05:00 PM »

Just got it now for the 360. Loving it so far and I like the slow pace of the game and how interesting all of the cases are. Thank God I have the whole weekend to play this.

Cochise · « **Reply #637 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:11:27 PM »

Was gonna go to tesco at midnight lastnight to get this but had a few bottles and couldn't be arsed, just got it now and waiting for the kids to go to bed before I can enjoy it in peace.

crasher1in · « **Reply #638 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:24:30 PM »

Is it worth getting? Better than Red Dead Redemption?

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #639 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:31:38 PM »

Quote from: crasher1in on May 20, 2011, 04:24:30 PM

Is it worth getting? Better than Red Dead Redemption?

I can't say it's better, but it's worth getting.