L.A. Noire | Cole's balancing act and tracking down the serial killer to his death

Gameplay Part 4

Using groundbreaking new animation technology, MotionScan, that captures every nuance of an actor's facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.

Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps is an LAPD detective thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core.

In this playthrough, we cover:

Chapter 3: Homicide Desk

The White Shoe Slaying: The body of Theresa Taraldsen is discovered on a beach, showing signs of strangulation and a vicious beating. Phelps and Galloway learn that she was last seen leaving a bar after an argument with her husband, Lars. The investigation leads to multiple suspects, including a sailor and a cab driver. Evidence such as her footprints and missing belongings builds a complex case that ties into the serial killer's pattern.

The Studio Secretary Murder: When the body of legal secretary Leonora Johnson is found near a movie studio, Phelps investigates her mysterious death. The case reveals ties to seedy Hollywood connections and a scandal involving prominent figures in the film industry. The crime scene, littered with cryptic evidence, suggests the handiwork of the elusive Black Dahlia killer.

The Quarter Moon Murders: Phelps faces a chilling and personal challenge when he receives a series of cryptic letters and riddles from the Black Dahlia killer. These puzzles guide him to various gruesome crime scenes across Los Angeles, including significant landmarks. The case becomes a race against time as Phelps deciphers the killer's clues, leading to a harrowing confrontation that reveals the depths of the murderer’s twisted mind.

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