Product Overview
- Product Name: L.A. Noire
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Authentic L.A. Noire for PlayStation 3 in its original OEM case with manual and artwork included; disc is clean and fully tested. The moody, period-style cover art remains crisp and well-preserved, giving this copy a polished, shelf-ready look.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- PS3 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras:
Game Description
L.A. Noire transports players into a meticulously recreated 1940s Los Angeles, where glamour, corruption, and desperation exist just beneath the surface. Set against the backdrop of post-war America, the game casts players as a rising detective navigating crime scenes, interrogations, and moral gray areas in a city obsessed with image and ambition on the Sony PlayStation 3.
The single-player experience unfolds through a series of investigative cases that reward observation, patience, and deduction over reflex-driven combat. Players search environments for clues, piece together timelines, and question suspects using subtle facial cues and body language. L.A. Noire creates tension through silence and suspicion, turning each conversation into a test of perception rather than firepower.
What truly defines L.A. Noire is its atmosphere. Every location, musical cue, and character interaction reinforces the feeling of stepping into a classic noir film. For collectors, this title stands as one of the most distinctive narrative experiences of the PlayStation 3 era, blending cinematic presentation with interactive detective work in a way few games have attempted before or since.
Gameplay Features
- Story-driven single-player campaign focused on investigation and deduction
- Case-based structure inspired by classic noir crime fiction
- Interrogation system built around reading facial expressions and behavior
- Authentic 1940s Los Angeles setting with period-accurate locations and vehicles
- Open-ended crime scenes that reward careful exploration and attention to detail
- Designed as a fully self-contained offline narrative experience
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
L.A. Noire was notable for its pioneering use of advanced facial capture technology, allowing actors’ performances to be translated with remarkable subtlety. This innovation played a crucial role in making interrogations feel tense, personal, and emotionally grounded.
The game is often discussed alongside narrative-driven titles like Heavy Rain and The Last of Us when examining the evolution of mature storytelling on PlayStation consoles. Its commitment to atmosphere, period authenticity, and investigative gameplay has helped it maintain long-term appeal among collectors and fans of noir fiction.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release (Black Label)
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2011
- Publisher: Rockstar
- Developer: Team Bondi
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 710425470394
- SKU: 31431
- Format: Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 console (PS3 system)
- Region: NTSC (U.S. & Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original PS3 cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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