L.A. Noire - 12 Years Later

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Playing yet another Rockstar Games classic I'm not very familiar with, L.A Noire.
#lanoire #rockstargames #gta5
Chapters -
0:00 - Intro
03:49 - Patrol Desk
18:34 - Traffic Desk
30:33 - Homicide Desk
46:38 - Vice Desk
1:01:08 - Arson Desk
1:15:30 - Finale
1:22:54 - Closings Thoughts

[@fuzzyslippersyt]

Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the videos folks! October should be a much more consistent month in terms of video releases.

[@kaydog890]

I've binged watched your videos all weekend. Have subbed. I appreciate the massive amount of work you do for each video. Please keep it up and thank you

[@frank1313]

It’s a shame how underrated this game is, it’s definitely one of the best rockstar games.

[@devonmiller113]

It’s one of the greatest narratives in gaming history too!

[@Chuked]

It's a great game only held back by the poor direction of Brenden McNamara, the gameplay is basic but I mean for a game that was released in 2011 its great, it has that classic R* game DNA... La Noire has an excellent narrative with an unlikable main character and it's awesome, we see the downfall of a narc and teacher's pet that got his men killed during the war because of poor leadership

[@billybatts8283]

​@@Chukedand his sacrifice and redemption.

[@maxthethird_]

100%

[@Miltypooh2001]

La noire is by far the best crime thriller rockstar has ever released alongside with team bondi, the 1940s settings mixed with the messed up crime scenes and a story with colm being a good detective with a bad background thrown into the world where people are corrupt was just chefs kiss.

[@BabyKobeeee]

This channel is slowly becoming my favorite retrospective channel besides Salt Factory

[@the_fallen_one7784]

same here my 2 favs

[@Dezeed]

ahh yes another person of culture obviously

[@fatalgravity]

Same, but throw Superrad in the mix.

[@mattf666]

A lot of people think he’s an asshole, but PatricianTV has some great Elder Scrolls dissections.

[@Simply_Niklas]

I see the YT algorythm blessed not only me but many others with the same top tier retrospective channels

[@sahilthebighill236]

Its a shame how underrated thid game is. It has the formula to be a really mainstream game yet it's criminally underrated. In my opinion, this is a 10/10 game. The story, gameplay everything was just perfection.

[@joseybryant7577]

44:53 Actually, this did happen to one of the more popular suspects in the BD case. Leslie Dillon, a bellhop, fled to Oklahoma and was able to avoid extradition or questioning because his ex-wife was the cousin of then Illinois governor Adlais Stevenson the second. Adlais contacted the governor of Oklahoma, who then denied the extradition.

[@northernMarc]

You absolutely CANNOT make an LA Noire video without including "you f*ck young boys, Valdez?" Great work lmaoo

[@M0rinkashi]

"ARE YOU A MADMAN!?"

[@BazookaGamingGirl]

@@M0rinkashi THIS WILL CAUSE AN INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT

[@ndr40]

L.A. noire is the game that sparked my interest in the whole film noir movie genre... so many great movies the game took inspiration from for its missions

[@blevinsdesigns]

Master class writing from the LA Noire team. The depths they took to write the characters of Cole Phelps and Jack Kelso are something you never see in video games currently. The game shifts from Cole being the protagonist and Jack seemingly an antagonist, to the opposite. I have never seen or felt the same way about a story overall. I applause you LA Noire.

[@navyhusky2020]

That main theme has to be some of the most beautifully melancholic music I've heard in... ANYTHING

[@spvrda]

L.A. Noire is not a 1940s detective GTA. It's a 1940s detective The Getaway. Think about it that way and it makes complete sense.

[@bigsherpa]

So cool to see FuzzySlippers consistently putting out bangers. Hope you continue to grow!

[@AC-hj9tv]

He's already 6'10"

[@bigsherpa]

@@AC-hj9tv gonna need a new pair of shoes 👟

[@hogexd]

Am I the only one that gets really into these retrospectives of games, some super popular, despite never having played them myself? great video as always man

[@BirdGang6]

This is the second straight game review you have done where I am currently replaying the game you covered! Phelps is on Arson squad in my play through so I’ll be back later to watch! Just gotta show you support on day 1! I’m sure this is going to be a banger!

[@lazypaladin]

_Finally here, _*_it's finally here!_* This game is an underrated gem imo. Always make time to replay and 100% complete it at least once every year.

[@frizzyrascal1493]

A masterpiece of a story driven game...the setting was so wonderfully done. The mimics and face gestures were amazing. Love it

[@aaronrowell6943]

I wonder how many people realize press X to doubt came from this

[@bernard12324]

Fuzzy don't tease us with that Madmen retrospective...we need it. The STREETS need it dawg. That aside, I love LA Noire so you showing it love brings me joy. Much love, another great vid from u.

[@darkdestroyerza2381]

Absolutely the best TV show ever made, so sad that it gets overshadowed by breaking bad and the sopranos

[@IzzyItachi]

The quality of this channel for how big and time consuming some of these videos are is truly something to appreciate.

[@karimmoop9560]

The fourth mission of vice is actually based on the movie "The Naked City" it almost happens exactly like the movie with many lines being thrown in aswell

[@Miks_Petersons]

My favorite game of all time. Fuzzy Slippers your vides are magnificent my man. Hope you can get even greater following and make some decent money doing this, fantastic video editing and narration alongside unbiased opinion. Respect my man

[@Stats2BackIt]

Bought this on release for 360 and fell in love immediately. To this day its one of my favorite games and storylines.

[@octavianhughes4493]

Truly a great game, glad to see you cover it.

[@brysonboone5789]

Funny enough I just got done rewatching some videos for this game. I’m so happy your so deeply involved in doing this saga

[@phenom504]

What a unique game. I really like the mystery solving aspect of it all. If a LA Noire 2 is ever made, which I doubt, i think it should take place in either Chicago or New York in the 1930-40s

[@MichaelWhite-mo5uf]

I’m so happy to see you playing this, words cannot describe how eager I am to watch this! I would do anything to experience L.A. Noire for the first time again.

[@MetalOtter33]

This game was the first one I ever went to the midnight release of at Gamestop and since the manager knew me well, I got a cardboard cutout of Phelps they used in the store as a bonus so to say I was a fan of the game is an understatement lol. It's still one of my favorite games Rockstar has done and your comments about the story really falling flat in the Vice section mirror how I felt playing during the original release learning about the affair and being surprised Phelps was even married (cause I didn't piece together that was him in the opening credits for whatever reason with his wife and I remember he doesn't really talk about his personal life much with his desk partners to even know he was married). The story is told really weirdly and abrupt sometimes but man if it ain't fun pressing X to Doubt crooks and a cast of Mad Men alumi. You earned a subscriber from this video, keep up the good work!

[@codycummins4]

Yes sir! I’m loving your videos man. You’re really doing an amazing job with these. I remember getting LA Noire the day it came out. Good stuff

[@DisturbingAcademic]

Since Malcolm in the Middle was brought up, I recognized two other actors who also appeared in the show: Steve Rankin (Archie Colmyer of Vice) played the sergeant when Reese joined the army, and Michael Chieffo (Gordon Leitvol in the Traffic case "A Slip of a Tongue") who coincidentally appears in the same episode as Hals public defender. Also the voice behind Herschel Biggs was in The Dark Knight as Gordons partner. You are welcome.

[@isatherebel1520]

I knew Biggs looked and sounded like the guy that was in the cell guarding the Joker

[@SkinnyCriz95]

I absolutely adore this channel and the consistent quality of its content! Great work lad!

[@lazypaladin]

Sidenote: *_I never expected a Metal Gear Solid comparison to L.A Noire!_* _As a massive fan of both, thank you very much sire!_

[@CFNOSE]

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[@paulpivaral4832]

Appreciate the work you put on this man, even at 1hr plus i dont ever hesitate to click play and go for the ride.

[@Makakikishk]

I’m so happy I’ve found your channel dude.

[@kaydog890]

I've binged watched your videos all weekend. Have subbed. I appreciate the massive amount of work you do for each video. Please keep it up and thank you

[@Chinga3000]

Luv u for doin these vids kind person! Thanks, nice 2 just chill 4 awhile re-living this frankly EPIC ahead of its time game.

[@Reviewz360]

I absolutely loved LA Noire when I was younger, I was so invested and impressed by the detail in it at the time, despite some mechanics of it being a little shallow. It’s an example of a game that came just a little too early. Replaying it again recently was great too, given that Mad Men is my favourite show of all time now. Being able to pick out all the faces from the show, that at one time meant nothing to me was a blast, I believe it was the same casting director. You should definitely watch it mate.

[@Neckky]

Street Pizza is my new favorite phrase. Love your vids keep them coming!

[@cheeroh]

One of my favorite rockstar games ever thanks for the video!

[@bleeploughly6311]

One of my favorite games ever. It has a lot of issues yes but it’s a very interesting game to me. Really glad to see more people covering it.

[@maxthethird_]

this game needs a remake, its in my top 3 when it comes to crime games like this and trust me i played my share. I get goosebumps every time I play it and I do not think I will ever get sick of it. The soundtrack, cut scenes. Beauty!

[@Pazynth]

I always loved how everything was “just a couple of blocks from here”

[@versebuchanan512]

The best part of this game was being able to make your partner drive you everywhere

[@chrismayhem5447]

You and salt factory so similar yet so different . Love the videos

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[@nixondoesit]

10/10 game. Still play it once a year

[@khingofswordz43]

"Fuzzy" I just wanted to say I appreciate the countless hours of work you put into these game lore long play videos....I can't imagine the behind the scenes....as you play these games, you have to write a long thesis that matches every cut scene, every game mission to pull off this great game review greatness....keep up with the excellent work....the KZbin back alleys are watching..... 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ranss]

That was great. Definitely subbing.

[@michaeljbuckley]

Back for a rewatch such is rhe quality of fuzzy. I remember the game, loved the story heavy nature of the game. Graphical looks great. Hope Fuzzy does Heavy Rain at some point

[@ArcadiaP]

Always a fan of L.A. Noire retrospectives. I loved this game when it came out and played it several times.

[@Mitch-wi3ec]

I love your channel one of my favorite your doing a great job keep it up 🔥

[@bendooks4370]

Fantastic video and review as always Fuzzy Slippers! Just in case you didn’t know already, L.A. Noire was directed and written by Team Bondi founder Brendan McNamara, formerly of Team Soho and the director and writer of The Getaway. He also hired several former staff members of Team Soho to work at Team Bondi and on L.A. Noire. It was such a shame to see TB close shortly after the release of L.A. Noire but after reports of poor working conditions by several former employees, causing controversy for the studio and leading Rockstar Games to part ways with Team Bondi following L.A. Noire's release. As a result of this, the developer saw itself unable to sign a publishing deal for a new game that was being written by McNamara aka Whore of the Orient and instead sold all its assets to Kennedy Miller Mitchell.

[@notthatkindofsam]

This was the first game that I played that I actually wanted to restart immediately. I had broken my ankle so I was off work for a couple of weeks. It came out at the perfect time. I’ve played it several times since and enjoy each time I do.

[@thelostvoyager7026]

Keep up the great work!

[@BlueComet-cp1dg]

Couldn’t have asked for a better review. This is one of my favorite games ever, but it’s like you said before that it has it’s notable low points (mainly after the first portion of the vice desk.) Still I’m glad you played it. Great work as always

[@stefenlisenby3638]

Nice job Fuzz

[@YellowBriefs]

One of the most ambitious games ever made in my opinion, the scale of the city, the technology behind the performances, innovative detective gameplay mechanics and amazing narrative... Definitely a masterpiece of a game, I still hope Rockstar does something else with this IP since they own it.

[@C.A._Old]

*at time... gaming era was golden age... i wish go back at time... when i was start elementary school at time...*

[@eddieru]

i don’t think people really acknowledge how insanely accurate and how well scaled it is to the actual los angeles it’s a near 1:1 scale. i played this game first at 12 but now at 24. i’ve driven around this city long enough where i was blown away how a neat perfect representation it is (for the time it’s set)

[@deathknight6255]

Thanks for your outstanding work Fuzzy. Just recently have been watching your retrospective on Bully and for some reason I just wondered would this guy gonna make review on Persona 4, then I recalled you'd been saying that after gta 5 you're not planning making huge projects anytime soon. But now I hear familiar chimes in backround music from advertising 2:26 and question rises up again. Are you going to make Persona 4 review? Maybe you're already working on it. I frankly hope you do.

[@charlesderosas5577]

definitely an underrated rockstar game definitely deserves a sequel.

[@DaltyWiseman]

Better slip on my fuzzy slippers cause @FuzzySlippers just dropped ANOTHER classic banger!!

[@AC-hj9tv]

Damn bro sick writing

[@WorldWideWub]

Great video

[@terryxperry]

The music of this game is great

[@tonyhinojosa666]

Oh yeah this is going to the work playlist

[@Nequetrefi11]

one of the best video games i have ever played. so glad you did this fuzzy dude. i appreciate you

[@skullembzxm2210]

Problem is rockstar is Far to lazy and They don't have the same development Process they used to have. I see this being a forever classic But one of the best in the entire rockstar universe!

[@Nequetrefi11]

i cant disagree! @@skullembzxm2210

[@nonaborhan7269]

Fantastic work as always! It's nice to see more videos & general discussion on L.A. Noire as of late, it's a game I find very fascinating as its unique approach to design/structure, 'motion scan' technology, and overall atmosphere is something we haven't seen replicated in any other experience in the 12 years since its launch. But it's a game that has a lot of flaws as well imo, it's story is unfocused and messy, leaving no room for deeper character exploration (e.g., we never see Cole Phillips personal life, like his wife & children), the gameplay loop leaves room for improvement, the street crimes need a lot of reworking as I think they should've been transformed into smaller police cases, etc. Also, while I actually like that this game takes a different approach to the open-world, I do think they could've done more with it, to utilize it properly, like integrating more unique interiors into cases. But despite all of its issues, I appreciate the place it holds in Rockstar's catalog, and I desperately hope they don't leave it in the dirt, because it's an IP with SO MUCH potential, imagine a sequel that takes the best ideas from L.A. Noire (e.g.,interrogations , detailed crime scenes, etc.), with an improved gameplay loop, that's closer to that of Rockstar, while still maintaining its unique atmosphere and structure, set in SF or NYC, with a more interactive world (read a newspaper, head home, more enterable locations, eating at a diner, a bar, etc.), a character driven and more focused narrative, greater gameplay diversity, a police station that acts like the camp from RDR2, where you get to know various other officers, head to your office to accept cases, with an intractable evidence room, etc., etc.

[@t.t.3091]

Literally started replaying the game a couple days ago.

[@mondodimotori]

Phelps tails Elsa and that's the first time they spend the night togheter. That's the begin of their hidden relationship. Before that it was just distance flirting. The movie, instead, it's an insurace: They ALL made it so that nobody could back off. It was a mutual assure destruction device in case anyone tried something funny. It's not easy to get, but it can be understood in the game. The video it's even EDITED with shot and reverse shot! It cannot be filmed in secret. They knew it was done. Probably all of them had a copy of it somewhere. So no, the game didn't drop the ball there. PS, I thought the homicide ending to perfectly fit the theme of corruption spread throughout the game.

[@tannerholechek5873]

They need to make another LA Noire, I would love to play a new gen version ofvthis game or a sequel. If Rockstar released LA Noire or LA Noire 2, I'd sink so many hours into that game.

[@jakel2837]

I had to google when fingerprinting started. They should have gloves when touching stuff, fingerprints have been part of forensics in the US since about 1903.

[@ypc4205]

All hail the slippers of fuzz

[@crocve]

Very unique game, and one of my favourites of all time. I have been trying to find a similar game, but I haven´t been able to for now.

[@austinpena5605]

I play the the walkthrough of this game while I sleep because it's calming to me. Weird but I love this game so much

[@tommikoskinen2116]

brilliant

[@isatherebel1520]

I feel like at the time had a movie/TV show been adapted for LA Noire, Edward Norton would've been the best idea to portray the role of Phelps and knowing how hands-on and creative of a writer Ed is, it would be a really ambitious project, I feel they should do this with a Tom and Jerry movie as well, where it's a live-action/animation hybrid movie similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the vibe of the 40s noir crime thriller

[@pinkstinger]

Great video, gets me the urge to play through the game again. But I'm surprised you didn't mention how this game was also made by Brendan McNamara, the same man behind The Getaway games, and it kinda shows an evolution of sorts with all the face capturing techniques, use of real actors and the strive for cinematic experiences in gaming, as well as the troubled development

[@GamingwithSallyKrueger669]

Amazing ❤

[@jacksonmccartney2695]

Love the long form videos. Just subscribed but I’ve watched plenty of your videos before. Definitely one of my favorite channels

[@fatman1288]

Alot of the actors in this game were also in Mad men

[@TV-Tony]

Oh yeah, I remember the random encounters, They're like the errands in Bully or some of the encounters in Red Dead Redemption. I remember in one of the street crimes there's a criminal on the roof you have to fight hand to hand and you actually have the choice to knock him out and take him in alive or you can really go nuts and throw the guy off the roof, which will make him land on top of a truck. I did both possibilities to see what the scenes looked like. The throwing off the roof option was insane though lol.

[@TSNAnnotator]

1:03:45 I recognize him from Generation Kill. He played a crazed Marine platoon leader and did it quite well

[@EnglishInfidel]

Oh hey it's this guy again, with another rockstar banger, I'm in.

[@twilliamspro]

I think having the relative of high ranking official was a brilliant way of coving up that the dahlia was never solved

[@swempytimes]

Thank you for pointing out Francis' friend 🤣

[@pjsw]

I love this game

[@jacobcoughlin9075]

That AD background music better be a hint at a new retrospective😤

[@KZA518]

I think manhunt is one of the only notable or infamous Rockstar games I haven't played... loved LA Noire and its detailed map and landmarks of LA but as a kid I was not expecting some of those homicide cases

[@retro_42]

A point to mention, running the game at 60fps will make the animations look sped up as the game was made for 30 fps in mind and can lead to issues with certain puzzles

[@josiahthamofo4643]

This video got replay value written all over it forsure

[@VGClanMember]

When I saw the Ryan arson guy I thought "yo that's Captain America". Props if you know where that's from.

[@vincentsimbol7251]

The Persona 4 bgm playing on the ad break got me fucked up. My notifs are open if Fuzzy ever decides to cover JRPGs.

[@rocknflip66]

Back when this game released in 2011, were mix reviews. But now…it’s a cult classic

[@JayDogZA]

Great video. Earned my humble sub today sir. I agree with you, id like to see a la noire 2 ? I would buy that in a minute .

[@RacingHeartMedia]

I still have this game on my Xbox 360 such a shame we couldn’t get a sequel to this

[@Dirhe]

I have a lot of bittersweet memories about this game. I don't know, i played when it first came out in a friends house, we reached BD and were blown out our minds, but as good loyal friends, since we never came together (damn adult life) to the point to waste a weekend on our own, never touched the game again. He moved out of the country, so the debt of not playing the game was over, in both codes, and talked even. Bought the game in Steam, played like a man with urgency, but was blown away to the fact, the apex of the game, was the BD mission, after that it was pretty bland, lost a lot of strenght, and the ending seem like a way to make amends of why Cole was so determined to make a name for himself. I don't know, until BD one of the best games i ever played, but after that, it lost it touch with me

[@ericdraven7857]

I loved the game. I played it when it first released back then.

[@mikez6289]

Fuzzy!!!!

[@skullembzxm2210]

The biggest rumor I've heard and I would agree with it. Is a NYC version of this game. Based on new York City crimes. But never have they leaked a single thing or hints of making a number 2 of this amazing game should be a continued series.

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Sweet ❤