LA Noire is easily one of the best games I've played this generation and definitely the freshest. I think many try to explain it as a cross between certain things, but I really don't see it that way at all. Sure it has elements of others, but this is truly a game all its owns. The detective work and interrogations are simply amazing. The motion scan technology really does a fantastic job allowing this game to be the ONLY game that can have a system to determine the truth of a statement in a game. Without it, it would not have worked. Gameplay is solid and the story is simply phenomenal. Like RDR, it has to be one of the most thought out and well-developed story I've played ever. Everything is important and contributes reasonably to the large picture. Tie that in with some of the most real and well-crafted characters along with a beautifully created city, and the game just comes to life.
My only complaints for the game is that the city is extremely large with not too much to do in it. Should have included more freedom in the open world and more real-time events and challenges. Also some control issues, although the usual for 3rd person games. Took me about 20-25 hours to beat and about 40-45 hours to 100% (yes I got 100%). Just a fantastic experience, and as of now is my favorite game so far this year.
