Our local stool pigeon dug up some new shots of Rockstar’s upcoming detective thriller, LA Noire, and we have them for you here…
It's not due out until next spring, but already Rockstar's L.A. Noire is generating a buzz, and a few new screenshots of the 1940s era detective drama have been released onto the Internet.
Set in 1947, L.A. Noire will feature an open-ended story and accurate recreation of Los Angeles, and players will be tasked with solving a series of murders, whilst climbing the promotional ladder of the LAPD as protagonist Cole Phelps.
Although we're not entirely sure of the actual gameplay, and whether it will borrow elements from Rockstar's other uber series, GTA, the game is looking promising, and the earlier trailer (see below) demonstrated some of the most impressive facial animations we've seen this side of Mass Effect.
The new screens reveal some of the actual detective elements of the game, including forensic examinations, cordoned off crime scenes and suspect line-ups, as well as a moody shot of Phelps toting a hand cannon. Well, it's a dangerous job, after all.
Specific details may be thin on the ground, but we're still fired up about L.A. Noire. Taking on the role of the law will certainly make a change from Rockstar's usual criminal focus, and the film noir 1940s setting should make for an interesting adventure.
For now, though, check out the trailer if you've missed it, and click on the thumbnails below to enlarge them.
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