Cole Phelps returns as an LAPD detective to take on the seedier side of Los Angeles in L.A. Noire, a new version of the 2011 detective thriller, that is available now for the Xbox One and Xbox One X.
L.A. Noire takes place in 1947 and players control Cole Phelps, a cop who must rise through the ranks of the LAPD by undertaking a range of cases given to him, starting from the very bottom as a Patrol Officer following a stint as a member of the US Marine Corps.
The new version of the game includes the full game and all additional DLC, plus a range of technical enhancements including improved lighting and clouds, new cinematic camera angles and high-resolution textures. It is also an Xbox One X Enhanced title, meaning this will play in gorgeous 4K. Already one of the most visually stunning games thanks to its facial animations, this new version is set to look even better.
L.A. Noire is available to download now for £34.99. Just get over to the Xbox Games Store now.
Game description
A dark and violent crime thriller set against the backdrop of 1940’s Los Angeles.
Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective is thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what’s right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core.
Utilizing revolutionary facial animation technology that captures every nuance of an actor’s facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire blends the breathtaking action of chases and shootouts with true detective work for an unprecedented interactive experience. Solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies inspired by real crimes from 1947 Los Angeles, one of the most corrupt and violent times in L.A. history. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.
• Showcased in 1080p for Xbox One and stunning 4K for Xbox One X.
• Includes the complete original game and all additional downloadable content plus new collectibles and detective suits to unlock, each with unique special abilities.
• Features an array of technical and graphical enhancements for a more realistic Los Angeles.
