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Team Bondi's L.A. NOIRE |OT| Watchin' Faces, Solvin' Cases
- Thread starter ColonialRaptor
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the latter. sort of. you are literally kicked back to the cases menu. however there is no baring of results from case to case so it really doesn't matter. the only purpose to go back and replay a case is for ranking, trophies, or just plain entertainment.NotTheGuyYouKill said:
like I said earlier.. objectionably I can't see how one could call driving or shooting terrible. easy? shallow? inconsequential? possibly yes to all three. but broken? difficult? unplayable? absolutely not on all accounts. shit implies fundamentally broken or near unplayable, something that can't be said about either aspect.rhino4evr said:
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
firehawk12 said:
borghe said:
Ah damn, that sucks. I guess I'll continue with that same outcome. Thanks.
The Captain chewed me out, so I figured I'd send the pedophile to prison instead of the husband
Evlar said:
Oh snap, twist. Didn't see that coming.
bonesmccoy
Banned
I think the annoying thing about getting the questions wrong is that its such a break from how evidence gathering is handled. In the latter, you are immediately supplied with tactile and audio queues that guide you toward success, whereas in the former you're utterly on your own and must rely on your own abilities.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
Actually, yes it is exactly what the game is holding itself to be. Everyone who knew anything about this game knew that it was going to be an adventure game. If you came in expecting GTA, it's nobody's fault but your own.mickcenary said:
Also, the shooting is so easy even with auto aim off that I've probably used the cover system ONCE in 10 hours of play. Is the cover system as good as Uncharted or GoW? Fuck no, but it doesn't have to be considering how infrequently it is used. And if you don't like the open world, get your partner to drive. There, no more ruined game flow for you to complain about.
TheFuryMGS3
Banned
WOW. Holy Fuck does this game have one of the worst endings I have sat through, It happened out of no where and with no conclusion............
How does this game get such a pass for a great story when it is so disjointed
How does this game get such a pass for a great story when it is so disjointed
So, just played an hour or so. First impressions:
I really like the atmosphere, the music, the actors, the dialogue and the city as well. Really love interrogations. I just started the first traffic desk case, and I love it. Searching for clues is fun for me, and the atmosphere at a crime scene is well done. It really feels like you're a detective at times. The beginning was a bit of a rush, with several flashbacks, movies and cases, but I like this game. Has a nice feeling to it, the oldskool adventure gaming feeling. That's why I love it. I'm not in for the action, I just love to take it slow, and drown myself in the details and atmosphere. But maybe that's easy to do for people (like me) who have played so many adventure games in the past. Loving this game so far!
I really like the atmosphere, the music, the actors, the dialogue and the city as well. Really love interrogations. I just started the first traffic desk case, and I love it. Searching for clues is fun for me, and the atmosphere at a crime scene is well done. It really feels like you're a detective at times. The beginning was a bit of a rush, with several flashbacks, movies and cases, but I like this game. Has a nice feeling to it, the oldskool adventure gaming feeling. That's why I love it. I'm not in for the action, I just love to take it slow, and drown myself in the details and atmosphere. But maybe that's easy to do for people (like me) who have played so many adventure games in the past. Loving this game so far!
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
http://www.oxm.co.uk/28581/news/far-cry-2-dev-la-noire-derivative-uninspired/
Far Cry 2 dev: LA Noire "derivative, uninspired"
Far Cry 2 dev: LA Noire "derivative, uninspired"
TheFuryMGS3
Banned
LQX said:
No, it took me 13 hours. With about 23 side missions complete and a couple hidden cars.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
After 1 hour of play, sweet. He's just as bad as a troll.NotTheGuyYouKill said:
Also, a guy that helped create Farcry 2 should not be pointing out flaws in ANY GAME.
The fuck? He beat the game and gave impressions of the ending. He's supposed to wait a week before doing that?LQX said:
bonesmccoy
Banned
The developer of one of this generation's most flawed titles is throwing darts?
Remove the log from your own eye yada yada yada
Remove the log from your own eye yada yada yada
BattleMonkey
Member
So how much combat is there? Really don't want to get this and it be like Red Dead which had awful and way too much combat. The whole investigation stuff seems neat, just hope the gameplay doesn't ruin it like it has for most of Rockstars previous games.
TheFuryMGS3
Banned
LQX said:
With all do respect, I will state my opinion when I am ready, not when you are
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
Very very little combat. Especially if you avoid the side-missions.BattleMonkey said:
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
DevelopmentArrested said:
Truth.
SixStringPsycho
Member
Cant be worse than Halo 2 endingTheFuryMGS3 said:
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
Terrible logic. Why bother putting out reviews for games? Don't want to know what to expect from the game until AFTER I beat it. Ummmm..LQX said:
Next time, he should wait one year before telling people his opinion just to be safe.
TheFuryMGS3
Banned
SixStringPsycho said:
It is about as bad as mafia 2's ending
dragonfart28
Banned
NotTheGuyYouKill said:
That's funny because Far Cry 2 is derivative and uninspired.
I still like Far Cry 2.
MarshMellow96
Member
TheFuryMGS3 said:
In spite of a few lucky Gaffers getting it early, this game isn't even out yet in Europe. So, with all due respect, get yourself well acquainted with the spoiler tag before you even think of posting anything regarding the end game.
And my jaw dropped at the FC2 devs trying to slag this game off. This comes after Cage's comments - what have TB done to deserve such public vitriol? Personally, I'm just glad I don't have a superfluous amount of diamonds to find, any respawning checkpoints to take care of, or a broken fast travel system to contend with.
TheFuryMGS3
Banned
MarshMellow96 said:
Please state where a spoiler is in my post?
Oh thats right I didn't include one..............
Not that I really care about what the rage dude posted... There's a difference between knowing what to expect from a GAME and what to expect from a game's ENDING. You can, for instance, post an informative review on Portal 2 that describes the mechanics and general vibe and makes a purchase recommendation without saying anything whatsoever about the last 15 minutes.DevelopmentArrested said:
I don't care because, as I said, I don't take you seriously. BUT.TheFuryMGS3 said:
If you don't like an ending to a game that's been out for a handful of days, and not released at all in several major territories, you don't say WHY you didn't like it. At all. The stuff you said COULD be spoilery if I thought you were reliable.
JetBlackPanda
Member
end game stuff being talked about? Fuck it I am out until I am done with this game..
edit: I trust everyone to be cool and spoiler stuff but when it happens on accident what can you do.
edit: I trust everyone to be cool and spoiler stuff but when it happens on accident what can you do.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
LOL way to react calmlyJetBlackPanda said:
if one random junior poster on a message board influences your expectations on something that much, you have bigger problems in lifeEvlar said:
Vustadumas
Banned
Really digging the game so far. Couple hours in. Have had one crash (ps3 fatty 60gig), when I did a side mission, it locked up as I was chasing the guy down the street :/ Seemed fine if I just skipped that and went about the case.
I'm pretty much 50/50 on interrogations. At times, its tough to figure out what tree to go with, and like others have said, the things Cole says don't really gel with the questioning. I guess its just something that I'll get better with as I get farther along. Also, driving sucks, lol. Just let my partner take the wheel as much as possible.
Really impressed so far.
I'm pretty much 50/50 on interrogations. At times, its tough to figure out what tree to go with, and like others have said, the things Cole says don't really gel with the questioning. I guess its just something that I'll get better with as I get farther along. Also, driving sucks, lol. Just let my partner take the wheel as much as possible.
Really impressed so far.
Interfectum
Member
CyReN said:
LOL nailed it.
JetBlackPanda
Member
DevelopmentArrested said:
sorry I guess I am picking up on Cole's character traits..
Doubt: TELL ME YOU OLD BAG!
MarshMellow96
Member
TheFuryMGS3 said:
I'm not saying anything about that particular post; I'm saying that if you want to flaunt the end game in our faces in future posts, do it with a degree of caution i.e. use spoiler tags.
Old?
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/05/19/information-on-first-l-a-noire-dlc-leaks.aspx
A code redemption page on Rockstar's L.A. Noire website lists the release date of the Nicholson Electroplating Arson Case as June 21.
There has been no official announcement from Rockstar just yet.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/05/19/information-on-first-l-a-noire-dlc-leaks.aspx
A code redemption page on Rockstar's L.A. Noire website lists the release date of the Nicholson Electroplating Arson Case as June 21.
There has been no official announcement from Rockstar just yet.
VeryGooster
Banned
NotTheGuyYouKill said:
At least when I take dispatch calls I'm not shooting the same exact guy I already put a bullet in the head prior at the same diner or bank or wherever from the last call like your shitty fucking respawning road blocks.
Imperial Hot
Banned
I like the total disregard that Cole and the entire LAPD have for the rights of their suspects. I've searched so many places without a warrant. Some of the suspects even called me out on it and Cole just ignored them.
Just like the real police.
Just like the real police.
David H Wong
Banned
It is interesting to watch the Rock Star honeymoon period end so you can judge a game more accurately. Their games tend to cast a spell with atmosphere that makes people (particularly reviewers) ignore game mechanics and repetition. I saw the recent "is anyone else not enjoying Red Dead Redemption" thread and obviously GTA IV progressed out of the "Oscar-quality story" honeymoon pretty quickly.
I've learned that with every release of theirs to weather the early storm of "OMG I have never seen anything like this!" from the midnight release enthusiasts and people with two hours into the game, and wait for the real impressions from people with 12 to 15 hours ("It's the same thing every time! And driving takes forever! I can't skip cutscenes! My character controls like a turtle!")
It seems like they've perfected the art of the game that overwhelms you with a first impression so that by the time you realize how shallow the gameplay is, you've already told your friends to buy it. Not a bad business model.
I've learned that with every release of theirs to weather the early storm of "OMG I have never seen anything like this!" from the midnight release enthusiasts and people with two hours into the game, and wait for the real impressions from people with 12 to 15 hours ("It's the same thing every time! And driving takes forever! I can't skip cutscenes! My character controls like a turtle!")
It seems like they've perfected the art of the game that overwhelms you with a first impression so that by the time you realize how shallow the gameplay is, you've already told your friends to buy it. Not a bad business model.
VeryGooster
Banned
Imperial Hot said:
L.A. Noire seems to be somewhat influenced by the LAPD "Hat Squad." Also, bear in mind Miranda rights won't come into fruition until the '60s, I believe. Heh.
I should check Mulholland Falls out.
plagiarize
Banned
with some fairness to the Far Cry 2 dev, it seems he's disputing the notion that LA Noire is *art*, by siding with Moriarty who like Ebert believes that games are not, and cannot ever be considered art.
in other words, he's saying 'LA Noire, like all games, is far from being art'. by extension he must therefor believe that Far Cry 2 isn't art either.
i think it's a fair perspective for a dev to have however good or bad their game was. that said, i do not agree with that perspective, and i firmly believe that more than a few games qualify as 'art' in any definition of that term other than the ones which include 'except when in a video game' as part of it.
he's calling ALL games Kitsch, and i don't see why he can't do that, even if i don't agree with the assessment.
in other words, he's saying 'LA Noire, like all games, is far from being art'. by extension he must therefor believe that Far Cry 2 isn't art either.
i think it's a fair perspective for a dev to have however good or bad their game was. that said, i do not agree with that perspective, and i firmly believe that more than a few games qualify as 'art' in any definition of that term other than the ones which include 'except when in a video game' as part of it.
he's calling ALL games Kitsch, and i don't see why he can't do that, even if i don't agree with the assessment.
Interfectum
Member
David H Wong said:
So basically:
"I will only pay attention to negative views and scores."
plagiarize
Banned
if you've played the games for numerous hours and have enjoyed it for numerous hours, maybe we shouldn't discount those initial hours as being a big part of the experience. if i had a blast for twelve hours before i started to get bored... you can't ignore that i had a blast for twelve hours.David H Wong said:
and if you're using the driving complaint as one directed at LA Noire... then it's not a matter of opinion, it's flat out wrong. driving from location to location is completely optional.
GTA 4 didn't have an oscar quality story. it remains one of my favourite games this generation, and while i played it for a few hours when it first came out, i put the majority of my time into it a year or more after it came out, and really enjoyed the entire experience.
you're making just as big a mistake to wait for a backlash to a highly praised thing to start, as you are avoiding the initial hype. in order to get to the root of the matter, you have to wait until the backlash period is over, and people are coming into the game having heard both the hype, and the backlash.
i've had real actual enjoyment with this game so far, even if i've been tricked into enjoying it.
i still enjoyed what i played so far.
David H Wong said:
News flash - not everyone is going to enjoy every game. I thought GTAIV was and still is the best game of this generation, but I do understand the criticiscm of it. Do you think every Rockstar title has "shallow" gameplay? Rockstar can market like a motherfucker though, no question.
Interfectum
Member
Personally I think waiting for a backlash to get a game is one of the easiest ways to spoil your experience with the it. Instead of taking the game for what it is, sprinkled with the release hype around it, you'll be nitpicking it every step of the way.
I'd rather enjoy a game for what it is with an open mind, than play it after people have dissected the game for what it isn't.
I'd rather enjoy a game for what it is with an open mind, than play it after people have dissected the game for what it isn't.