L.A Noire was perhaps Rockstars most unappreciated game.It introduced players to playing as a detective,Cole Phelps,as he works his way up the ranks from a patrol officer to a top rank detective while uncovering multiple dark and gruesome cases of murder,drugs and deception.While the game was fun in a certain way,but was very underwhelming.The game just dissapeared from the world,but there is plenty of potential for a sequel.With Rockstar being busy on Red Dead Redemption 2 and possibly other blockbuster titles,L.A Noire seems way at the bottom of the sequel list.But it certainly isn’t written off from Rockstar.Here are things it needs to have.
Spoilers Ahead:
After L.A Noires great story ended,our hero Cole Phelps dies,sacrificing himself.He was given a heroes funeral and died a legend.So with that done there is really no potential for more of a story connected to Cole.His partner Jack Kelso could take a protagonist role,but I think their story ended great.
How about time for a new protagonist and a completely fresh start.There is plenty of potential for new things and new beginnings.Maybe we could take the role of a vigilante type guy who doesn’t work for the law,but for himself.That would work well for players who want to play as a law enforcement guy but still not worry about collateral damage such as property vandalism etc.
A NEW AGE
While I’m not an American history expert,I did some research and was really interested in the 60s.Hippies,explosion of drugs and even the Civil Rights Movement(I think)Imagine all the possible cases you could explore.Drug deals gone wrong,political assassinations,gang violence and many other ideas Rockstar could come up with.
A LIVING,BREATHING WORLD
The originals world was pretty dead and boring.Nothing much to do outside main missions.But I know it can do much better.The classic time period has so much more potential to give us a good experience.Like a crowd protesting through the city,people enjoying dinner at restaurants,people drinking and it turning into a huge brawl.There is obviously much more things it could add,but it needs to be done.
MORE SIDE CONTENT
L.A Noire only hit the tip of the iceberg with open world.L.A Noire 2 could offer much more open world activity.
For a start how about add a criminal system,almost like Mafia 3.Each area of the map could have a criminal boss you could take down.Each boss with his/her own personality and challenges.Maybe even cool quests with deep story lines like Witcher 3.
CHARACTER AND CAR CUSTOMISATION
This would be a fun feature to add.We were able to customise different outfits for Cole Phelps,but that was about it.How about barbers for different hairstyles and beards,clothing stores which offer different articles for sale.Making a new system of mixing and matching blazers,trousers,shoes, gloves/watches and hats.
Now here comes probably the most fun feature,Car Customisations.One thing what is always dope for guys is cool,classic cars.Deep customisation on cars including wheels,colours,engines etc.This would make driving and police chases much more enjoyable.Cuz be honest,what guy doesn’t like modifying classic cars.
A REPUTATION SYSTEM
This would actually make an interesting yet impactful feature.Imagine having dialogue choices what could affect how would your character would turn out.For example,catching a high profile drug dealer and turning him in could award you a good status,but cutting in a deal with him could award you with money from his drug deals.The possibilities are nearly endless and could have a great impact in the game.
Verdict
L.A Noire was a very underwhelming game with good potential.Rockstar only hit the tip of the iceberg with this game and if it could be taken further,they could make L.A Noire 2 a masterpiece of a game.
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