L.A. Noire

Each case forms an independent section in the game, but there is an overarching story with recurring characters and Phelps's personal history while serving during the Second World War.

He starts off as a patrolman, but eventually advances to a traffic detective, homicide, vice, and finally arson investigator.

With each promotion, a new partner and new locations become available.

During a case the game blends slower investigative elements with fast sequences that involve on-foot and car chases, and gun-play.

There is a strong focus on the story and character development, often with long cinematic sequences.

Even though the game offers a large amount of freedom with exploration by car and on foot, it cannot be compared to Grand Theft Auto due to a number of restrictions.

Playing as a detective, random civilians cannot be attacked and gun-play is reserved for specific sequences.

In addition, each case is confined to a limited number of venues.

The player is free to choose the order of investigation, but ultimately the game cannot be furthered until a satisfying conclusion for the case has been reached.

Next to the main story Phelps can accept optional side-investigations through dispatch calls.

When arriving on the scene of a murder case, it needs to be hunted for clues that can be researched.

The game offers hints through rumble and audio chime when Phelps walks by, but these can also be disabled.

Armed with evidence, the next step is usually interrogating witnesses and suspects.

Faces of characters have been animated through the motion capture MotionScan technology and the detailed realism of these captures is used as an element of gameplay.

When talking to characters, not only the evidence is import

L.A. Noire for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €2.98 loose, €3.11 complete in box, and €11.72 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

L.A. Noire has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For L.A. Noire, loose is €2.98 and CIB is €3.11 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of L.A. Noire is currently worth €2.98 loose, versus €7.90 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.