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Team Bondi's L.A. NOIRE |OT| Watchin' Faces, Solvin' Cases
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joeyjoejoeshabadoo
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So pissed about this, I really wanted to play tonight.Slaylock said:I'm seeing the same thing for my order: A flight delay occurred because of mechanical reasons. I was really looking forward to playing this tonight.
As a collector, I find it hard to pick 360 versions of games these days with those awful "recyclable" cases. Really makes the package feel cheap and flimsy.SCHUEY F1 said:
Sony has yet to adopt this with games.
I know, doesn't matter to most folks, but it's something that has annoyed me for quite a while.
dark10x said:
I do like the PS3 cases. Sometimes I will get the empty pre-order 360 cases from Gamestop, if I want to switch cases. Usually multi-disc games or collectors versions are not flimsy though. Not sure about LA Noire.
Edit: Also is there a collectors edition strategy guide? I saw a few listings for one but it didn't seem correct.
MarleyManiac
Member
I only own a 360, but when I received my copy today from Gamestop the top of the case was cracked
I have other cases I could swap out, but since this particular game is a 3 Disc package I guess that option is out.
I really wish they would use better cases for the 360 games instead of this cheap flimsy crap.
Nintendo has almost always been terrible when it comes to cases. The Gamecube was one of the few exceptions.TheExodu5 said:
I've been collecting SNES games again and, man, those boxes are hard to come by and are almost always in bad shape. I'm just happy that I was able to get a hold of a mint copy of Super Metroid. Looks almost as if it were just opened!
Miggytronz
Member
$30 for L.A.Noire!!! Hell yeah Gamestop!
Alright, I love it. About four hours in, just absolutely stunning. But how the hell do we save- not auto save?! After viewing landmarks, or finding vehicles, the game doesn't seem to auto-save. Occasionally, I'd die during a street crime and the progress would be reset! Is there a place to trigger an auto-save when not in a mission & just driving about?
A few questions:
1) How do you tackle suspects running away from you.
2) Can you do it with an armed suspect running away from you?
3) Any way to sprint or speed up while running, to catch up to a suspect running away from you?
4) Any way to incapacitate an armed suspect without killing them?
Thanks!
1) How do you tackle suspects running away from you.
2) Can you do it with an armed suspect running away from you?
3) Any way to sprint or speed up while running, to catch up to a suspect running away from you?
4) Any way to incapacitate an armed suspect without killing them?
Thanks!
SixStringPsycho
Member
Wut?Mikasangelos said:
SixStringPsycho said:
My gamestop was offering a 50% extra trade in value bonus if you put it towards purchase of LA Noire. As in, I went in with Bulletstorm, regular trade in value was $30, but because I put the credit towards a preorder of LA Noire, its worth $30 + $15 = $45. Paid $22.67 including tax for my copy of LA Noire. Woot!
Miggytronz
Member
SixStringPsycho said:
Traded in Crysis 2.
Gamestop Rewards said:
Gary Whitta
Member
My copies are out for delivery! Tonight = Taco Tuesday + LA Noire. Can't wait!
Any new performance comparison info? Still need to decide which version to play
Any new performance comparison info? Still need to decide which version to play
lucius
Member
Amir0x said:
That site is loading very very slow, for people too lazy here is the end summary so far:
"Although this is only our preliminary Head2Head, we can tell you that one version looks to have distinct advantage over the other. During cut-scenes, these two were pixel for pixel identical to one another. During gameplay however, the PS3′s utilization of SSAO throughout (which the Xbox 360 is completely lacking) is giving it an early lead going into our final Head2Head Analysis. Be sure to check back soon to see which version of L.A. Noire we crown the winner. Until then, enjoy Rockstars latest masterpiece anyway you can"
My thoughts, many of the shots look very close or equal, but there are definitely some that are almost a bit blurry on 360compared to the PS3 ones. Gmae is great though enjoy on both.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Slaylock said:I'm seeing the same thing for my order: A flight delay occurred because of mechanical reasons. I was really looking forward to playing this tonight.
Mine is fine. It's coming from New Mexico, though.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
I assume the Giantbomb quicklook has been posted.... but just in case, here it is:
http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-la-noire/17-4133/
edit: Brad likes it and I did a double post, sorry.
http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-la-noire/17-4133/
edit: Brad likes it and I did a double post, sorry.
I don't know how much stake to put into my anecdotal evidence, but there is a lot of pop in on the 360 version. Most I've ever seen in a game. I've had instances where I would be in an area a good 2 seconds before the incredibly low res textures would be replaced with the right ones. About 3.5 hours of playtime. Never happens while following a case though, but happened to me twice while following a random street cases.
BTW, can anyone answer the questions above. Thanks!
BTW, can anyone answer the questions above. Thanks!
dark10x said:
I had a Japanese cube and I loved the cases and artwork. Tiny cases which represented the size of the discs. The worst cases were the European dreamcast games. They were so flimsy it was unreal. Would break so damn easily, not to mention every case was the size of a double disc version regardless if there was only 1 disc inside. Made no sense!!!
Miggytronz
Member
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
so how are you guys liking it?
lucius
Member
Big Ass Ramp said:
I actually prefer it over GTA and Read Dead but I wouldn't say it deserves higher score than those games I just like this type of game more.
I should add the face animations are unmatched I was thinking it was maybe more hype before it came out but it's fantastic, used to think Heavy Rain's were good.
protonion
Member
PS3 version, 2 hours in. I love it!
I am surprised at how smooth it is. The faces of course are the real deal. Some expressions are so realistic it's almost scary.
I messed up a bit in some conversations. At the mission complete screen it gave me a hint (something like if I did better at that part, I would have solved the case easier).
Also I somehow missed a clue though the music stopped in all areas...
Leave the hints on people!!!! Otherwise you'll just mash x at your every step. They put them there for a reason.
You cannot shoot whenever you want. However the couple of brief actions moments I had were very fun. I hope there are many more later.
I am surprised at how smooth it is. The faces of course are the real deal. Some expressions are so realistic it's almost scary.
I messed up a bit in some conversations. At the mission complete screen it gave me a hint (something like if I did better at that part, I would have solved the case easier).
Also I somehow missed a clue though the music stopped in all areas...
Leave the hints on people!!!! Otherwise you'll just mash x at your every step. They put them there for a reason.
You cannot shoot whenever you want. However the couple of brief actions moments I had were very fun. I hope there are many more later.
ProtoCents
Banned
OMG! THE FUCKING TITLE SCREEN MUSIC! ALL OVER ME!
bonesmccoy
Banned
So is anyone trying to add a bit of RPG to this? I have half a mind to make my Cole a cop that always loses it in interrogations.
Square Triangle
Member
Kintaco said:Damn conscious got the better of me, I was thinking of doing a Best Buy copy to Gamestop copy switcharoo. Even have the sticker removed. I guess Phelps is rubbing off on me!
I love human beings.
will probably turn off vibration and leave on sound. I don't want the game to hold my hand on what to do next, but would like to know if my choices are correct or not after I've made them.moai said:
sort of correct on both accounts actually.Yenrot said:
It is an in game option, but so far as far as anyone can tell, it just desaturates the screen. most of us film noir buffs were hoping for lighting changes as well to accentuate the mood.
bonesmccoy
Banned
InsertNameHere said:
That is a shame. I would have liked to have the option of good cop/bad cop, at least during interrogations.
actually this isn't true... you don't "miss" story if you go along as the bumbling interrogator. You essentially see a "different" side of the story instead. Team Bondi has even said you will actually see MORE of the game by screwing up some interrogations, as you need to do more leg work to solve the cases as a result.bonesmccoy said:
in the kotaku video (not really a spoiler here) they even got to a point where on one play through they got to the crime scene as normal, but in the subsequent playthrough something happened where they got to the crime scene at a different time and the crime was still in progress leading to a fist fight.
if you wanted to roleplay that way, I certainly wouldn't discourage it.
Miggytronz
Member
and Piano Gun.Amir0x said:
Goldrusher
Member
Consul's Car is dlc too ?Amir0x said:
Miggytronz
Member
yeop PS3 exclusiveGoldrusher said:
Lionheart1827
Member
Just a quick question, I'm on the
mission.
I haven't been watching this thread a lot so I'm not sure how the free roam in this game works. Do I have to constantly go after the main story case, or can I just drive around for as long as I want and do whatever? I always feel like if I dont head towards my new objective, I'll get penalized for it. Will anything happen if I start free roaming, or am I timed in getting to the case?
The Driver's Seat
I haven't been watching this thread a lot so I'm not sure how the free roam in this game works. Do I have to constantly go after the main story case, or can I just drive around for as long as I want and do whatever? I always feel like if I dont head towards my new objective, I'll get penalized for it. Will anything happen if I start free roaming, or am I timed in getting to the case?