L.A. Noire is a detective adventure game set in 1940s Los Angeles. Players control Cole Phelps, a detective solving cases across various crime desks, including homicide, vice, and arson. The game combines investigation, interrogations, and action sequences like shootouts and chases. Known for its groundbreaking facial animation technology, players must read suspects’ expressions to determine the truth. With its detailed recreation of post-war L.A. and a gripping narrative, it delivers an immersive noir experience.