Inside the Cancelled LA Noire Sequel

After the release of LA Noire in 2011, its developer Team Bondi crumbled while in the midst of developing a sequel, unfortunately, named "The Whore of the Orient." This is its story.
Special Thank You to Scott from Scott's Game Asylum and Josh from Panels to Pixels for lending their voices:
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Team Bondi: The First Interview
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Rockstar Gets LA Noire
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LA Noire Motionscan Overview
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Why Did LA Noire Take Seven Years to Develop?
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How LA Noire Recreated 1940s LA
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Nobody Wants to Work With Team Bondi
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George Miller, KMM Interactive
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Brendan McNamara Eurogamer
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Playstation Magazine Games “Whore of the Orient”
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Development Ongoing
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Playstation Magazine Games “Whore of the Orient”
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Funding
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Bulletpoint’s Report on the Interactive Media Fund
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Screen NSW:
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Single Screenshot:
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Team Laid Off?
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Alex Carlyle Interview
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Layoffs, Broken Hyperlink
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Leaked Footage Article:
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Leaked Video Footage:
• Whore of the Orient Le...
Interview with Alex Carlyle (doesn’t know what Rockstar is doing with the franchise, game leak was “unfinished”)
pixelenemy.com/l-a-noire-desi...
Cancellation Podcast Interview w/ Derek Proud June 2016
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Cancellation Article
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KMMIE Project Cancelled
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[@LuckStat]

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[@slyceth]

I don't think this video is worth watching

[@LuckStat]

@@slyceth you right

[@Halfbittenjalapeno]

It was a good thought but all of the mechanics were absolute garage.

[@AndromedaAstro]

It’s such a shame that there’s no sequel to la noire, it was such an experience. It still is truly one of a kind

[@TheIndoGod]

Game Was Sooo Damn Good

[@Chuked]

@@TheIndoGod yeah the only problem is that no sequel

[@TheIndoGod]

@@Chuked It’s Rockstar. Of Course They Screwed Up. They’d Rather Shove All Resources Into Bully 2. We Also Need Another Midnight Club. I Hate Rockstar So Much I Hope They Get Hacked Again

[@Mr._Polly_Potts]

Quite unfortunate.. I would've liked to see Jack as the main character in the sequel

[@logicaldude3611]

I never finished the game when it came out, but I bought it again. My wife and I played it during 2020 when everything was locked down. She doesn't play games at all, but she absolutely loved this game. We went through the whole thing together. We both love true crime and real life games like Hunt A Killer (it's really great if you haven't tried it). LA Noire tops the list.

[@mikeymumbelz9063]

They could 100% revive this as a series. The beauty of it is you could have a game, a story, and a setting in multiple cities around this era and it would just work. • L.A. Noire • N.Y. Noire • Chicago Noire • etc. Kind of like how GTA follows a separate story with different characters in a different city but keeps the same formula in each game.

[@handsomesquidward5160]

Yeees!!

[@anthonymartino7089]

Exactly what I want a new story during the same time in the 1940s and in a different city

[@kaiserwave5977]

Rockstar only gives af about gta online nowadays

[@Ved000000]

That and it would give physical screen actors a reason to get into video games instead of working on another dozen awful Netflix adaptations.

[@99mrpogi]

Yeah. Like the original la noire, these games will have you play as at least two different protagonists.. these games may also draw elements from cop shows(or any similar show based on law enforcement) depending on which city the game takes place.. Ny noire-draws elements from NYPD blue, law and order and blue bloods Texas noire-based on walker Texas ranger where you play as a Texas ranger plus a cop depending on which city or cities of Texas the game takes place. Miami noire-based on Miami vice and csi Miami Detroit noire-takes place mainly in Detroit but may also include other parts of Michigan La noire 2-takes place at least 50 years after the original. One of the missions or arcs is based on the murder of Rodney king. May also be based on the original 911(and can be one of few noire games to feature a female playable protagonist and is based on the character of Athena) Chicago noire-takes place in Chicago. Can be based on any cop show that takes place in Chicago, ie Chicago pd

[@ragnakak]

The facial animation system is still impressive even after all of these years. I'm surprised they didn't try to license out the technology to make up for the huge development costs.

[@pegasusactua2985]

The issue is that the tech was just too damn expensive, period. Too much so to have practical applications in most games. There is cheaper methods to produce decent results. Not to mention the tech had the misfortune of creating some serious cases of uncanny valley.

[@lolusuck386]

It wasn't just that it was expensive, it was also extremely cumbersome to use. If so much as a single hair was out of place, the system wouldn't work.

[@kingayvaz]

​@@pegasusactua2985 Uncanny valley was mostly due to slapping foto realistic faces to polygonal PS3 models. I think it would look great when combined with todays high detail models.

[@vMadMatt]

Time to get sad about video game development 😎

[@novachikun]

And with that noire saxophone playing in the background...

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

this type of game was always too cerebral and narratively complex for the typical rockstar gamer who wants robbers and gangsters and constantly explosions. rockstar will never make a game based entirely on the police. they want to appeal to the lowest common denominator ie rap and modern action and thriller movie infatuated cr3tins

[@harryallsopp9136]

Gonna watch this then cry to the Prey 2 trailer again 🤙

[@americasteam2112]

I’m still mad Sleeping Dogs 2 isn’t being made or another True Crime game.

[@arthurmorgan2906]

the whole gaming industry went to shit.

[@JustSumChillAlien]

Would love a 50's Chicago Noire, 70's NYC and a 80's Miami Vice inspired games.

[@BigDaddyAlvrz]

And 60s San Francisco

[@JustSumChillAlien]

@@BigDaddyAlvrz That too. Dk how I forgot about that tbh 😂

[@BigDaddyAlvrz]

@@JustSumChillAlien yea it could be related to the zodiac killer murders. It would be cool

[@ok-ri1jj]

@@BigDaddyAlvrzFr. I think each one of those decades kind of had their own type of popular crime that would make a good detective game

[@FlymanMS]

I would totally buy a game where we can play as more realistic duo of Crocket and Tubbs from Miami Vice.

[@RossTheBoss87]

La noire was and still is in the my top 5 games of all time.absolutely loved everything about the game.

[@goatlps]

Surely not. The gameplay was terrible, and so was the 'search for an item with a cursor till you find it' 'detective work'. I can see how you like the story/style - but even that ended by showing you didn't even have the right man! The city was dead and the GTA-style shooting/driving was clunkier than an early Saints Row, somehow.

[@ttghhgg1918]

@@goatlpsno one cared about the gameplay the story the plot the vibes were great I’ve played almost every major game n back then la noire was a step ahead

[@MadsterV]

gameplay was fine if you weren't expecting cartoonish superhero combat, and that's because people compare it to GTA and Saints Row, to which it had no relation. It had rough edges yes, but not as bad.

[@thinreaper]

I really enjoyed this! I've always dreamed of an L.A. Noire sequel, a game set in a 70s NYC, inspired by the gritty cop films of that era like Serpico and The French Connection, would be my dream concept. I had never heard of "Whore of the Orient" though so it was really interesting to learn about it. Thanks for the great, well researched video!

[@p2p104]

this

[@JustSumChillAlien]

As much as I'd love a 70's NYC and a 80's Miami Vice inspired detective game sequels to LA Noire. I think a 50's Chicago would be the right sequel for LA Noire before those 2 come out.

[@Amm17ar]

Awh man, that would be so cool. Imagine you get to investigate the Lufthansa heist or run ins with the Mafia. All the interesting cases that New York and surrounding areas have are limitless. Plus it feels like we havent gotten a modern, great New York based game since GTA Liberty Cities. But True Crimes NYC was an amazing game. Hopefully they can find a way to make something work in the future.

[@Mirokuofnite]

1960s San Francisco would be my choice. Then a 70s NYC. 1960s SF/Bay Area gives us the Zodiac Killer along with all the peace and activists movements

[@jmarcguy]

That’s a killer idea. I remember buying “Driver” back on the day because it had the “French Connection” / “Bullitt” vibe.

[@noaamonyakuza5]

Cole Phelps is definitely an interesting character as we learn more about him through flashback sequences to watching him progress through the police ranks until his untimely demise

[@aarona3606]

This game truly deserves a full series, rockstar have a hidden gem here if they buy the rights to it

[@libertyfighter76]

The first time I played L.A Noire I was blown away by it's graphics, storyline and the motion scan technology system used to create the character's real life faces. The gameplay was good and entertaining in some areas but not so great in others, repetitiveness issues slightly hurt L.A Noire as well, although I think many players overlooked this at the time because they thought and felt there was something unique and special about the game as a whole. L.A Noire was more like playing a movie game which appealed to many people, the storyline was captivating and you really connected with all the characters and their backgrounds. Driving around the streets of L.A with your partner gave the impression the open world environment was huge, almost never ending, it looked and felt so real and it's a shame you couldn't interact more with the City and people, like go into a restaurant/cafe to have a meal and drink, nip into a bar for a refreshing beer, visit a casino and play on the slot machines, take a trip on a bus get to a certain location, these sorts of things. By all means L.A Noire is not a masterclass, it had it's flaws like any other game, but everyone at Team Bondi did a fantastic job under very poor working conditions to create a rare gem. Rockstar knew once L.A Noire was released that making a sequel was gonna be just a big a challenge, there is always a possibility that we will see an L.A Noire 2 in the future, although I'm not very confident of this actually happening. If there is to ever be an L.A Noire 2 then it must look, feel and play like the original, but be so much better in every single way, Rockstar knows this and they don't want the ruin the name "L.A Noire" by releasing a rushed sub standard sequel which players will look upon it as an inferior follow up to the original. The 1970s or 1980s would make for 2 good decades to base L.A Noire 2 around, even if it took 3-5 years to make the sequel fans of the franchise would be patient and give Rockstar all the time they needed, the anticipation and excitement of eventually playing a follow up would be electric. I'm enjoying L.A Noire just as much now as I did back in 2011, some cases are great to relive as it brings back fond gaming memories and reminds me to appreciate just what Team Bondi had done and achieved. If you imagine, L A Noire looked great back in it's day, gaming technology has advanced immensely over the last 10 years, so if we are ever treated to a sequel then no doubt it will be mind blowing, and have awesome realism and gameplay to boot.

[@solasoul33]

Well said 80s - 90s was covered by GTA but it still can be done

[@libertyfighter76]

@@solasoul33 Thanks for your comment, even though the 80s and 90s was covered by GTA like you said, LA Noire is a seperate game altogether and Rockstar wouldn't have any problems deciding to set LA Noire 2 in either of those 2 decades, or even the 70s. Rockstar could even create a follow on sequel to LA Noire by reusing most or all the characters from the original that didn't die at the end, and build upon their storylines more; this could be done but I feel Rockstar would prefer to set LA Noire 2 in a completely different decade, fresh storyline and with all new characters. I'm replaying certain cases in LA Noire now on the Xbox 360 and still enjoying the game, there are still moments to be had out of LA Noire that make me smile or even laugh. I enjoy getting into certain vehicles and my partner makes amusing and sarcastic comments like: "If the captain sees us driving around in this we're dead," and "Show more respect for other people's propery Phelps," lol Rockstar has always been good at throwing in character humour, jokes and tongue in cheek lines into their games, has almost become a trademark symbol with them.

[@goatlps]

Come on, all the 'detective work' was terrible, and just point and click, but without any puzzles. Very repetitive. The driving and shooting were worse than any GTA, as bad as Saints Row 1. The facial capture stuff was ultimately pointless and ineffective. The cities were completely dead too. It was a poor man's Mafia/2. A sequel should have actual detective puzzles and gameplay like GTAIV, at least. Overrated, but not as overrated as Max Payne 3, TBF.

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

​@@libertyfighter76 What about the 60's?

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

​@@goatlps Making it more like GTA takes away its own identity. But I do agree that the puzzles should be better.

[@MattyStoked]

Such a fascinating subject. You put so much into these videos too, I'm blown away that you manage to escalate with each new upload. Also some great voices in this one!

[@LuckStat]

I only work with the best of the best when it comes to voice talent!

[@garyking1986]

I didn't expect to hear Josh from Panels to Pixels. That was a nice surprise!

[@LuckStat]

I didn't expect so see Gary King here, that was also a nice surprise!

[@666Brago]

I think it's for the better that LA Noire never got a sequel since Cole died. Actually now the I think about it, maybe a sequel could have worked with the player controlling Jack Kelso for a majority of the game.

[@BlandTaco]

Blame every MF that wasted money on Shark Cards. We could've had something special

[@brianharley6452]

This game was fantastic. Not the type of game I normally play but was hooked on it. Defo classic

[@JACXOUB]

You did a fantastic job and I truly appreciate this video as a hardcore L.A Noire lover! I wished for a sequel since the release of the original. Still longing for what can’t be :(

[@xWORLDxCHAMPIONx]

2:37 look at the hair on this chap’s arms.

[@ScottsGameAsylum]

Hey that was great and I am intrigued by that voice over, he sounds like a stud! Okay enough simping over josh, LA Noire is one of my favorites and it's cool to have a better grasp on what happened behind the scenes. Even though it sounds like a nightmare from top to bottom. Great video mate.

[@Tomallen2]

I still replay LA Noire to this day. It’s incredible, really don’t understand how/why R* never gave us another game. It’s absolutely amazing all these years later

[@PlagueJ]

I beat this game 5 times throughout my life. From middleschool (when it first came out) to a year after highschool (last time I played it). It holds a special place in my heart. Playing the game in the living room while my dad watched. He loved movies and this was just one big movie. He's gone now, and I've played it once since he's passed. It was hard to get through remembering his reactions and comments about everything. Maybe for my sake, it is good we never got a sequel. 😅

[@xWORLDxCHAMPIONx]

These videos are extremely well made, great job!

[@Jordy_G_]

Anyone would think this channel has millions of subs with the great narration and editing you certainly deserve it. Awesome channel 💯

[@lottieroberts1596]

Fantastic video, love hearing about these pieces of video game history x

[@LuckStat]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Lottie!

[@jimjamsam3482]

i was thinking of la noir and team bondi's relationship with rockstar the other day, this answers all my questions

[@UnicornPizza]

Great video! L.A. Noire is one of my favorite video game of all time, and to see that it’s still subject to in-depth analysis and video essays more than 10 years after its release gives me great pleasure! What’s the outro music please?

[@LuckStat]

It's truly a great one! The outro song is "When the Ash Settles" by The Westerlies

[@CanularRadio]

Pas mal les abonnements. J'approuve.

[@theaveragetechgamer]

Just discovered your channel through this video. Great content, keep it coming!

[@dammdaniel9953]

2023 and still this game surprise me how well this is all put together to this day when we says old games were made of gold means we mean it

[@r3dharl0w]

la noire, no matter how forgotten it is in its industry, will never be forgotten in the gaming community and I love that, love the vid!

[@coaty79]

Great video 👍 first one I've watched of yours but going back now to watch the rest well done. I loved L.A Noire so different to nearly everything else it's such a shame that it never got a sequel. Tho these days the way some sequals are handled perhaps it's good that its legacy wasn't distroyed

[@BrokeMoeHowardUHF]

Great video, keep up the awesome work that you do!

[@sidewalks29]

I really love LA Noire a 40s 50s hollywood dark mystery with back & white star. if there a LA Noire 2 hope it can let people know how crazy TV boomer, cold war made a social impact around that time in LA.

[@troubleinbound]

I'd love one set in the late 60s/ early 70s where you're trying to stop a cult that's kidnapping and murdering people or something. True Detective S1 type story with a Once Upon A Time In Hollywood vibe would be amazing

[@malcolmcooke7131]

Great video! Very well written and researched. Cheers man

[@LuckStat]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words!

[@ParadoxDesmond]

This is an amazing video you deserve so many more subs

[@sunman2089]

your videos are phenomenal. feels as perfected as a noclip documentary

[@alexandertrilliam]

Audibly gasped when I saw that this video has 1.6k views and not 1.6m. These videos are great, keep it up 👍

[@cavscout678]

The lack of a sequel is nothing short of criminal.

[@jthomas0630]

The graphics for this game were so ahead of its time. It holds up well even by todays graphics. The facial movements and frames were crazy good for 2011. If you just made it 4k it would look like a decent modern game. This looks om the same level or slightly better than gta 5

[@LeFacteurK]

I love how the people are so hyped by a sequel but don't realise those things take a shit ton of time to be made. FFS guys, it took 7 years to get LA Noire, so don't expect R* to release the second one just like that. They've managed to put out RDR2, and now it's been very clear they're working their ass off on GTA VI.

[@ethanhawkins3391]

Although there’s plenty of room to continue & expand the series, it’s quite a rarity to catch lightning in the bottle with a game like LA Noire and not have it be replicated. Truly a relic of its time, especially with the detailed facial expressions/features playing such a prominent role in questioning. Brilliant work by Rockstar & Team Bondi!

[@NewOrderOfAlexandria]

The VR and remastered versions give me massive hope for a sequel 🤞

[@greennoisegaming681]

I would love to see a "Chicago Noire" set in the 1920s.

[@nathanwike7625]

This guys doesn’t miss with his videos!

[@UndeadPigeonFilms]

I loved LA Noire as a kid but had never heard of this. Great video man, you earned a new subscriber ✌

[@chillyman7340]

If you ask me rockstar has been taking way to lonng to release games, we've only had about 2 games from Rockstar in the passed 9 years and people remaster don't count as new games. The houser brothers left rockstar so who knows what will be the fate of all Rockstar's forgotten and canceled projects, great video man :)

[@LuckStat]

I understand *why* they're taking so long but that doesn't mean I don't want them to release stuff more frequently. Thanks for watching!

[@RIPzippyshare]

it's because they're no longer separate studios, hell LA Noire isn't even a Rockstar game ( Sony Australia passed the publishing rights to Rockstar )

[@heyitsthatmoviedude1627]

**REAL REASON** The Australian Gov doesn't believe the 2 following things have a future relevant enough to warrant financial backing or a proper space within the Country; - The internet - we invented Wi-Fi, and yet, refuse to upgrade our infrastructure enough to surpass our internet service ranking, still being behind Kenya. - Gaming - gaming is violent, and only in-game money oriented games are what have any sort of place. All others show too much potential to advance Australia's noteriety for something other than landmark tourist attractions, medical achievements and overall expertise, wildlife, etc... ya know, ll the things the Government can make some long lasting mony from with a 100% chance at a profit.

[@ReazerDev]

There's nothing I want more than LA Noire 2. Especially with today's graphics and animations. Btw. thanks for reminding me to play La Noire VR^^

[@LuckStat]

By reminding you to play LA Noire VR, I've also reminded myself that I have to play it

[@99mrpogi]

La noire 2 could have taken place in the 90s.. like think GTA San Andreas but played from the perspective of a good cop and you fight both street gangs and corrupt cops

[@KingTwonB23]

@@99mrpogi I like that idea & with todays graphics that would be an instant hit

[@thomasmorgan4218]

​@@99mrpogi i fancied more of a 70s setting in the city of NYC i think that will be interesting for L.A Noire 2 if it would ever get made

[@99mrpogi]

@@thomasmorgan4218 like probably reminiscent of 70s cop shows or movies...

[@UnwiseWings0973]

So, I've had this video in my watch later playlist for a while now and I've finally had a chance to sit down in front of the TV and watch it. With the quality of editing and structure of this video, I was expecting it to be made by a channel with a hefty amount of subscribers. Then I go to subscribe to you and find out you've only got 200! How? This kind of work is very impressive. Please, keep it up!

[@LuckStat]

I will, don't worry! Thanks for the kind words!

[@RipFritzer65]

This is a beautiful video

[@BlazedApples]

LA Noire remains in my top 10 favourite games ever. I really want it to get a sequel

[@99mrpogi]

Yeah. The noire games(as a franchise)and the GTA games should have been Rockstar's cops and robbers of open world gaming. The noire games are the cops while the GTA games are the robbers

[@tubularmonkeymaniac]

You're gonna be 500k subs within 12-24months my dude. Congrats on the top notch production.

[@LuckStat]

Hey, when I am I'll say "tubularmonkeymaniac called it"

[@jmjedi923]

God how does this channel have so few subscribers? This is a really good documentary!

[@nwsimon]

The recent Tarantino movie got me thinking that a 60s-set sequel to LA Noire would be great, with stories based around the Manson Family etc, and with aged versions of the surviving younger characters

[@_mark_3814]

“recent” lol

[@nwsimon]

@@_mark_3814 yeah., you know the one I mean, ''Pulp Fiction' I think it was called

[@thewonkyfonker]

A good plot twist is that Cole survived being swept away by the floodwaters. Maybe he returns to find Elsa after regaining his memory.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

And perhaps the public never gets notified of his death in the first place and how he was falsely accused and broke the SRF/Arsonist cases open and is returned to top duty or survives low key and then becomes a pi and supplies information to the pd and to Jack about cases and secretly closes them.

[@Veriquo345]

I remember when I was twelve years old and I played this gem. I thought it was cool that for once in a “Rockstar” game (I put quotations because it’s not really a rockstar game) you get to play as an actual legit good guy and fight against crime. I was also genuinely surprised by the writing and how every character seemed real and not black and white. I wish there was a sequel, but maybe it’s best that this remains the only game so that others hopefully see this game and play it for themselves. I think it’s timeless, and it’s quite the experience. I felt so engaged with the protagonist that the ending hit like a truck when it was all said and done.

[@modder15]

Great informative video. I would still like to see a sequel or a spiritual sequel of LA Noire developed by some studio somewhere.

[@Vin80_]

A year and a half later, it was indeed not LA Noire 2.

[@Tay234.]

“I told you. I didn’t do it!” *face twitch and eye roll followed by smug smirk, slight chuckle, and 30 degree head shaking*

[@macky126]

You deserve more subscribers

[@deadassvro9002]

LA Noire was my first M rated game. I was 9 when it came out and I’m about to turn 21 and I still love the game and occasionally play it to this day.

[@XOPOIIIO]

It is such an amazing game that just cries for the sequel. Such a shame...

[@zaxfort1226]

Just started L.A. Noire again. A sequel would be epic af

[@americasteam2112]

I hope one day Rockstar makes a sequel. New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Philly would be cool places to see.

[@jarekstorm6331]

I always thought LA Noire would have been great if you had played as a Private Detective instead of a cop. Would have allowed more freedom and interesting situations in my opinion. Still enjoyed the game as it was, but hoped for a sequel as a PI.

[@George_Washington420]

Great video. I love LA Noire. It's a flawed masterpiece, certainly has it's problems but there isn't another video game like it at all, not even one that comes close. It's just great.

[@ChillPill365]

Imagine this game in 2025... Although I feel like gaming companies, and companies in general, just aren't willing to take any risks anymore. Rockstar ain't going to release a sequel when they're making money hand over fist with GTA online and, of course, the upcoming GTA 6. Manhunt, Bully, LA Noire, The Warriors, TABLE TENNIS... those were the days. Now it's all about making the most money possible with the smallest risk.

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

Whore of the Orient looked and sounded like a fantastic idea for a game. I wish they could have followed through.

[@quackcement]

im fed up of games being non stop action, La noir was a perfect blend of film and gameplay

[@dzombaj_ga]

LA Noire was a masterpiece and I cannot be more disappointed at the fact it will never get a sequel it deserves

[@MaxiZamac]

Playing L.A. Noire for the first time on PS4, such a great game.

[@wilbimcshane2530]

Interesting, thanks!

[@BB_O_99]

I'm playing again with mods at my pc, using black and white colors, the immersion of that game stills amazing, I imagine if the game could use nowadays texture resolutions the faces would be incredible.

[@tmac14wr]

I always loved the idea of LA Noire’s successor being based in Detroit and set in the late 60s. Whereas LA Noire highlighted a city just beginning to blossom, Detroit Noire would feature a mature city that at the beginning of the worst decline of any major American city. 60s Detroit saw an explosion in crime, racial strife, and the downturn of its benchmark industries. I think there are lots of interesting stories to tell which would make for a pretty amazing sandbox game which allows for a solid main story and unlimited side quests.

[@patricksuyo]

LA Noire was truly ahead of its time, the animation they did was way advanced

[@odiagam5755]

All my dreams is get this type of genre back to life, great music, atmosphere, story wise i hope it get more details into the main character next time and have an enemy that link him or her to the past ... man what a game ...

[@jmsena]

A little bitter sweet that so much sweat equity was put into a game that is relatively under appreciated.

[@alienboy1322]

I see no reason why La Noire shouldn't have a sequel.

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

This game bushed the boundaries of facial animations, a detail which hasn't been replicated since.

[@Bruce_Mazi]

Boy you botta blow up for real, the production value here is amazing , just watched the criterion retrospective

[@shApYT]

It is the game David Cage tries to make.

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

First one always felt half completed. You have the main storm and very little else. So much work went into making LA and 90% of it went unused.

[@dannydubya9410]

LA Noire remains my favorite game of all time. I've owned it on 4 different systems (360, PS3, PS4, Switch) and always have an itch to replay it every couple of years. Really blows a sequel was never released, it deserved one

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

La Noire was one of my favs games on my xbox 360 and bought the updated version for the Xbox 1

[@pauljakeman]

Wish they could have done a sequel set in the early 1970s in New York. At least we were left with 1 awesome game. Horrible that people were treated badly in the making of it though.

[@patrickk6331]

The music in this game was top notch

[@VIFG]

I'd like a sequel, but it doesn't even have to be L.A. It can be another city in another state. "N.Y. Noire". "Chicago Noire". Something like that but similar gameplay.

[@GradeEcho]

On a side note, that Mad Max game is awesome! I loved every minute

[@Japandroid17]

one thing i really wanted from this or a sequel was the ability to go into a diner and order a coffee and pie idk why. the face scan tech and recreation of l.a. is still impressive to me..

[@YungM.D.]

Hey Rockstar is reportedly working on Bully 2 (a sequel to a game from 2006) so perhaps some new spin on LA Noire is in the cards! They released a PS4 remaster a few years back and it remains a pretty acclaimed game online so I don’t think they’ve completely forgotten about it

[@synthmasquerade294]

I had an idea that I thought would be cool while rewatching eyes wide shut. I thought it would be cool in the sequel or just a different detective style game altogether to only have one (long) case in which you investigate a strange cult similar to the one in EWS. It would maybe start with following bread crumbs and unlike LA NOIRE have more emphasis on you doing the detective work. Since it would only be one case maybe have multiple branching stories within and posibilities/outcomes. Having very little handholding and maybe even a small emphasis on trial/error but without being able to go back unless starting everything from scratch more or less in hte vain of heavy rain but a lot more interactive. You would be able to even infiltrate them, have a more engaging bad/cop good/cop system, a smaller but more hub like dense city with lots of interesting npc's that may or may not be involved in this circle you investigate, twists and turns and maybe even a partner system where you could co op. Just some ideas.

[@bawenn]

Nice Ideas. Keep thinking!

[@coreycasciano3255]

I’d love a La Noire sequel that’s based around the movie The Nice Guys, I think the movie takes place in the 70s, but in reality I just want another La Noire game, I mean it’s not like it can’t happen, Rockstar owns the property after Team Bondi went under I’d hope if the game ever gets a sequel it will have more stuff to do on days off, like activities to do by yourself or with your partner, definitely needs better customization, no more shitty preset suits I wanna be able to customize my outfit to my liking, also being a dirty cop would be a cool feature as well

[@KingTwonB23]

Damn I always wanted a sequel… LA Noire is still a masterpiece

[@kasrakh86]

Watching this video makes me realize that we are actually very lucky to even got the game in the first place. This game could've been cancelled if Rockstar games didn't step in take control of the development. Thank your Rockstar for giving us this masterpiece.

[@Jdillingersquad1]

This game was super ambitious and iconic also was ahead of its time!

[@s.-8406]

It's a shame, LA Noire is probably in my top 5 games, it's so unique. Truly a masterpiece.

[@caphowdy666]

I wonder if that McNamara bloke ever thought about taking some of the hair from his arms and transplanting it to his head?

[@ryohazuki3161]

Whats the name of the piano song that plays in the opening of the video

[@LuckStat]

It is "Cocktail Hour" by Aaron Kenny

[@ryohazuki3161]

@@LuckStat thank you my good man, also i really enjoyed the video, surprised at the quality of the videos despite there being only a few

[@savannahpaige3670]

I thought for sure we'd get another! Same with the warriors.. Witch was started but abandoned early!

[@vitallink4830]

What happen to the facial scan tech?

[@itsuplike9947]

It’s such a good game!! The first of its kind with motion cap!