Reply With QuoteMafia II is pretty fun, but something about it doesn't feel as free as a GTA style game. The main goal always follows the story line and once that's done, the game is over.Originally Posted by bluestone120
L.A. Noire looks very promising, indeed.
"Mafia" was a Czech game that had a lot of potential, but was ultimately underdeveloped (long load-times, poor voice-acting, and the general impression that the game creators really wanted to make an auto-racing game instead). I heard the second game picks up in the '50s, but I never tried it out.
Last edited by bluestone120; 01-30-2011 at 02:05 PM.
Mafia II is pretty fun, but something about it doesn't feel as free as a GTA style game. The main goal always follows the story line and once that's done, the game is over.
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I have played Mafia 2 and liked it a lot, anything set in a vintage era is usually good in my books.
One thing I have enjoyed more with Rockstar is that now they usually create games that go beyond the regular story mode with large free roam maps that you can have a multiplayer experience - gives you more bang for your buck. You can roam around and check out the maps while not be forced to complete a mission in a certain amount of time.
I'm playing their 'Red Dead Redemption' game a lot now in multiplayer, now that I've completed the story modes for all the releases.
Love that game, and the c.1911 scenery is quite beautiful to look at.
So, I'm hoping they did that for L.A. Noire as well. Would be disappointing if it just ended once the story mode is complete.
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I'm definitely a big fan of Red Dead. Played that a lot. And I do assume LA Noire will be similar and have the same free vibe that Rockstar games have.
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"In those glorious days.. there were no bare heads, except on a few fanatics," -Lester Levy
Hello,
I have looked at the trailers and the 'making of' on the official website.
I have to say this is looking good, like an interactive James Ellroy novel.
Al
Here's a brand spankin' new video of the gameplay, released today by Rockstar called "Orientation". I think this is the best video so far.
it reveals much more of the scenery of 1940s L.A. not seen in previous clips. I love the streets, the buildings, the Pacific Electric rail yards, aww heck, have to say I love it all.
Last edited by RetroToday; 02-09-2011 at 06:36 PM.
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^^Good stuff, and good vintage L.A. locales.
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I don't play many video games anymore, but L.A. Noir looks like it might be worth picking up. It sure is a shame that it only is being released on consoles (at least for now).
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I started playing Mafia II last night. The hats on this game look amazing so far. LA Noire though looks incredible!
Last edited by Aureliano; 02-10-2011 at 04:34 PM.
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Domingo, ponte el sombrero y vamos.
I haven't seen a game that looked worthy enough to play in years, but this looks fantastic. I fear buying it though since it looks addicting.
Last edited by rue; 02-10-2011 at 05:05 PM.
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