You probably guessed it, its LA Noire and this is my quick review of what's probably my favorite game so far of 2011. So lets cut the crap and get straight to business!

From the opening scenes of Mr Phelps blight during the Second World War to the Homicide dicks brushing of a murder and pretty much getting you to clean up, its easy to see the craftsmanship that Bondi and Rockstar have put into the experience. The graphics are (in my opinion) mind blowing when it comes to facial animation and movement in general, to the cars and the city in the background. That being said, its easy to see where some good details meet some bad ones, ie. in some places the transport seems out of place as lovely and shiny compared to the dank background. However, it does nothing to derive from the player experience.

The soundtrack (as is now expected from Rockstar) is just brilliant...It matches the mood and captures the essence of the Post War 40's. From the investigative music to the smooth jazz while driving around to the Ink Spots with Ella Fitzgerald, the music moves smoothly from one track to the next without immediate notice but enough to let you know, you're finished here...Go gather clues elsewhere, or that something brilliant is going to happen soon.

Onto the most important aspect...Gameplay. Very good in places...very silly in others. Most of the game play is very very enjoyable...However, interrogations and interviews are one of the most tedious things I've had to experience for a while within a game. Especially when somebody is lying and they're scratching themselves, avoiding eye contact and blinking lots while somebody telling the truth stares at you...RIGHT INTO YOUR SOUL. The gun fights, driving and investigative parts are very enjoyable and require to think a great bit before acting so that you don't f- up what so far is a very good investigation.

So thats my quick review, and when I finish up, I'll give you the full picture of what I thought. Adieu.

You probably guessed it, its LA Noire and this is my quick review of what's probably my favorite game so far of 2011. So lets cut the crap and get straight to business!

From the opening scenes of Mr Phelps blight during the Second World War to the Homicide dicks brushing of a murder and pretty much getting you to clean up, its easy to see the craftsmanship that Bondi and Rockstar have put into the experience. The graphics are (in my opinion) mind blowing when it comes to facial animation and movement in general, to the cars and the city in the background. That being said, its easy to see where some good details meet some bad ones, ie. in some places the transport seems out of place as lovely and shiny compared to the dank background. However, it does nothing to derive from the player experience.

The soundtrack (as is now expected from Rockstar) is just brilliant...It matches the mood and captures the essence of the Post War 40's. From the investigative music to the smooth jazz while driving around to the Ink Spots with Ella Fitzgerald, the music moves smoothly from one track to the next without immediate notice but enough to let you know, you're finished here...Go gather clues elsewhere, or that something brilliant is going to happen soon.

Onto the most important aspect...Gameplay. Very good in places...very silly in others. Most of the game play is very very enjoyable...However, interrogations and interviews are one of the most tedious things I've had to experience for a while within a game. Especially when somebody is lying and they're scratching themselves, avoiding eye contact and blinking lots while somebody telling the truth stares at you...RIGHT INTO YOUR SOUL. The gun fights, driving and investigative parts are very enjoyable and require to think a great bit before acting so that you don't f- up what so far is a very good investigation.

So thats my quick review, and when I finish up, I'll give you the full picture of what I thought. Adieu.