The major appeal to this genre for most people is the ability to go where you want, do what you want. Sure, you can respond to random calls from dispatch, but even - they- get repetitive. There's a reason for that: There isn't much to do other than the main cases. It also feels -way- too linear for me, often pushing you from one case to the next without giving you much time to explore the world and have fun. My main problem with the game is after the first few cases, you'll notice that things get repetitive. Don't get me wrong, the game is fun, challenging at times, and interesting. Fun Factor - 7/10 Here's where things get interesting. I've heard it said before: GTA meets CSI. Noire has a very interesting story behind it. Driving controls aren't perfect either, but there have been much, much worse. The shooting system leaves something to be desired, especially following in the wake of Red Dead Redemption. Controls - 8/10 There aren't any -major- complaints here. The music is also amazing, adding to the overall engrossing atmosphere. They deliver believable performances without going over the top and they add a perfect amount of emotion to the dialog. Sound - 10/10 The voice actors are phenomenal. This, coupled with the wonderful lighting and amazing detail to the city makes for a beautiful game to look at. Graphics - 10/10 There's really no doubt that the game is absolutely gorgeous with the new facial scanning feature.
but it is a failure (to me) because it's the first Rockstar game I've scored less than 9. It's a success because it -is- a great game, fun to play, good story. Noire had the potential to be an amazing game, but it fell short in several areas. I know that I will probably get a lot of comments about the tag line I used, but I sincerely believe that L.A. Herschel Biggs: You know, Phelps - you're not the worst asshole going around.
If you let this creep anywhere near it, I will come looking for you. Make sure technical services bag the evidence. Roy Earle: I got better things to do than argue the rub with you.Ĭole Phelps: Stay with him until the coroner gets here. Your vast corrupt future is draining away as we speak. Roy Earle: You've finally lost it, partner.Ĭole Phelps: I have a pretty good idea why Sheldon is dead, and I know about Monroe. You say one more word about him and I will BLOW YOUR FUCKING HEAD OFF! He was a better man than you'll ever know. He was involved in the morphine heist, but he has a puncture wound in his jugular, which makes it a murder case. He was either naive enough or dumb enough to get involved in the Suburban Development Fund along with the mayor, D.A., Monroe, and a certain crooked cop. 45 and into places that made the Valley of Death look like a picnic. He served his country! He went out with a medical kit and an Army. Now is the time to be quiet, son.Ĭole Phelps: Courtney Sheldon was a corpsman, Roy. Herschel Biggs: There's a time to talk and a time to shut up. Patrolman James Mitchell: Hey, Detective? Can we back it off a notch? This is getting out of hand! Roy Earle: I knew this creep was in on the morphine heist. This is my case.Ĭole Phelps: Shut your fucking mouth. Patrolman James Mitchell: Looks like an overdose.