L.A. Noire is a video game developed by and published by . It was released in May 2011 for and , in November 2011 for, and in November 2017 for , and . Set within in 1947, the story follows Cole Phelps's rise among the ranks of the (LAPD) as he solves a range of cases across five divisions. When he is tasked with investigating a distribution ring that involves several of his former squadmates from , Phelps finds both his personal and professional life falling into a turmoil, and reluctantly joins forces with his former estranged comrade, Jack Kelso. As the pair delve deeper into the case, they uncover a major conspiracy about the Suburban Redevelopment Fund program and several prominent figures in Los Angeles involved with it.
The open-world design lets players freely roam Los Angeles's open landscape, and its world is navigated on foot or by vehicle
- The story is centred on the case sequences, and many missions involve shooting and driving gameplay.
- L.A. Noire is an game played from a .
- The player completes cases—linear scenarios with set objectives—to progress through the story.
- The game also features a mode which allows the player to the and engage in optional activities