There's plenty of car chases and shootouts in L.A. Noire, but it's how the game creates gameplay out of human interactions that makes it truly groundbreaking.
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Is this the face of a man with nothing to hide? |
Observing a suspect, analyzing their behavior and knowing when to believe or doubt them - or when to confront them with the evidence you've collected - is the real test of your skill as a detective.
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Phelps confronts a suspect with the evidence against him. |
Asking the wrong questions could cost you precious time or clues, and falsely accusing a suspect could cause them to clam up completely, depriving you of a precious source of information.
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Phelps questions a witness at the scene of a crime – questioning can take place at crime scenes, residences and places of business whenever you’re active on a case. | |
MotionScan is the technology that makes this gameplay possible, but it's up to you to make the most of every opportunity. Here are four new screens straight from the interrogation room.
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As his skeptical partner looks on, Phelps attempts to extract an alibi from a suspect in a hideous crime. |