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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Shooter, TPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Truck }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery, North America | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery, Contemporary, North America}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | L.A. Noire }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | L.A. Noire }} | ||
|steam appid = 110800 | |steam appid = 110800 | ||
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|winehq = 13693 | |winehq = 13693 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Can be activated in the Rockstar Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-04-16|comment=Entered in the key from my retail copy of the game into RGS, and it activated successfully.}}</ref> Launch build requires now-obsolete Rockstar Games Social Club, but a [[#Patches|patch]] removes this requirement. | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Can be activated in the Rockstar Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-04-16|comment=Entered in the key from my retail copy of the game into RGS, and it activated successfully.}}</ref> Launch build requires now-obsolete Rockstar Games Social Club, but a [[#Patches|patch]] removes this requirement. | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https:// | + | {{Availability/row| 1=Publisher | 2=https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-la-noire?drm=Rockstar+Games+Launcher | 3=Rockstar Games Launcher | 4= | 5= | 6=Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0050SZ61A | activation | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0050SZ61A | activation | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1788-1 | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | la-noire | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | la-noire | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 110800 | Steam, online | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 110800 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, online | Not purchasable in the Middle East, Cuba, North Korea, Somalia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008FPV754 | Steam, | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008FPV754 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, online| | | Windows | unavailable }} |
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{{Availability/row| GMG | la-noire-the-complete-edition | Rockstar Games Launcher | The Complete Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | la-noire-the-complete-edition | Rockstar Games Launcher | The Complete Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All digital versions require [[Rockstar Games Launcher]] for activation and online features. | {{ii}} All digital versions require [[Rockstar Games Launcher]] for activation and online features. | ||
− | {{ii}} All non-{{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}} versions use {{DRM|GameShield IronWrap}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-04-16|comment=Scanned the .exe of the RGS version, and didn't find any traces of GameShield. Also, the directory did not have any of the GameShield files that the Steam and retail versions have.}}</ref> Rockstar has not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref> | + | {{ii}} All non-{{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}} versions use {{DRM|GameShield IronWrap}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-04-16|comment=Scanned the .exe of the RGS version, and didn't find any traces of GameShield. Also, the directory did not have any of the GameShield files that the Steam and retail versions have.}}</ref> Rockstar has not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518170411/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=102#post31406160|title=Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 102 - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1060-la-noire-patch/ Patch v2617.0.0.0] is the latest version for the retail release.<ref> | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1060-la-noire-patch/ Patch v2617.0.0.0] is the latest version for the retail release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200149926/L-A-Noire-Patch-Notes-and-Manual-Links-to-Updates|title=L.A. Noire Patch Notes and Manual Links to Updates – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Unlike the launch version on the disc, this build can be run without the now-obsolete Rockstar Social Club client. |
===[https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP V-Patch]=== | ===[https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP V-Patch]=== | ||
− | {{++}} Allows using variable framerate (without cars braking much slower than intended) and custom FOV.<ref> | + | {{++}} Allows using variable framerate (without cars braking much slower than intended) and custom FOV.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0e7pzqmdjk|title=L.A. Noire - Total FPS Unlock, Car braking test|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{++}} Unlocks aspect ratios, adds custom resolution support, borderless windowed mode and option to skip intro videos. | {{++}} Unlocks aspect ratios, adds custom resolution support, borderless windowed mode and option to skip intro videos. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The patch has to be temporarily disabled in order to complete some puzzles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP/issues/4|title=Bugged cases with unlocked FPS|date=May 2023}}</ref> Like in "The Set Up" case, the pencil can not be picked up when running the game above 30 FPS. Or in "The Quarter Moon Murders", you might not be able to swing on the chandelier. |
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1401-la-noire-unlocker/ L.A. Noire Unlocker]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1401-la-noire-unlocker/ L.A. Noire Unlocker]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]].<br/>In DX9 mode only (no visual differences between DX9 and DX11), Nvidia users can force [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[MFAA]], and [[CSAA]] (older GPUs only; replaced by MFAA in series GTX 800M/900) in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the included "L.A. Noire" profile or {{code|0x004000C1}} anti-aliasing flag. ''Antialiasing - Transparency Multisampling'' can be enabled alongside MSAA. Post-processing forms of AA like [[SMAA]] and [[TAA]] can be added with [[ReShade]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]].<br/>In DX9 mode only (no visual differences between DX9 and DX11), Nvidia users can force [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[MFAA]], and [[CSAA]] (older GPUs only; replaced by MFAA in series GTX 800M/900) in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the included "L.A. Noire" profile or {{code|0x004000C1}} anti-aliasing flag. ''Antialiasing - Transparency Multisampling'' can be enabled alongside MSAA. Post-processing forms of AA like [[SMAA]] and [[TAA]] can be added with [[ReShade]]. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Change <code>Fullscreen:YES</code> to <code>Fullscreen:NO</code>. | # Change <code>Fullscreen:YES</code> to <code>Fullscreen:NO</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149516-Full-list-of-PC-command-line-parameters-for-L-A-Noire|title=Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/lanoire/comments/n9a6fd/download_vpatch_for_la_noire_total_fps_unlock_60/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2483565916|title=2021 Completely Unlock FPS (60+ FPS, Fixed braking), Ultrawide Support, Borderless Window, Custom Resolutions...|date=2021-06-09}}</ref>|fix= |
* Place the .dll file into the location of the game's exe. | * Place the .dll file into the location of the game's exe. | ||
{{++}} Allows for variable refresh rate (not just 60 FPS) and does not suffer from the braking speed bug. | {{++}} Allows for variable refresh rate (not just 60 FPS) and does not suffer from the braking speed bug. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Download and launch [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and launch [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases|title=WidescreenFixer|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Select L.A. Noire from the games list. | # Select L.A. Noire from the games list. | ||
# Click the gear icon. | # Click the gear icon. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2195-la-noire-fps-unlocker/ L.A Noire FPS Unlocker]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2195-la-noire-fps-unlocker/ L.A Noire FPS Unlocker]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/110800/discussions/0/3128289322262867853/|title=Unlocking the framerate to 60FPS (new patch) :: L.A. Noire General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the tool. | # Open the tool. | ||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music, effects and dialogue | |separate volume notes = Music, effects and dialogue | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = true | |closed captions = true | ||
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses itself and pause menu has no audio. | |mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses itself and pause menu has no audio. | ||
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===Massive pop-in and poor LOD quality, even on highest available graphics settings=== | ===Massive pop-in and poor LOD quality, even on highest available graphics settings=== | ||
{{ii}} L.A. Noire is plagued by very noticeable pop-in and poor level of detail at all times. This appears to be hardcoded. | {{ii}} L.A. Noire is plagued by very noticeable pop-in and poor level of detail at all times. This appears to be hardcoded. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Shadows appear as blocky artifacts=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On some systems some shadows (e.g. while investigating bodies) can have a glitchy appearance. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the ''L.A. Noire'' neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are: | L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the ''L.A. Noire'' neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are: | ||
− | * '''Anti-virus related issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.'''<ref> | + | * '''Anti-virus related issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.'''<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200149756/Freezing-on-span-class-highlight-Neon-Sign-span-Title-Screen-in-L-A-Noire-for-PC-on-Steam|title=Freezing on Neon Sign / Title Screen during synchronization in L.A. Noire for PC on Steam - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
* '''.NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured.'''<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20611641-net-c-directx-nothing-happening-after-pressing-launch-in-l-a-noire .NET, C++, DirectX: Nothing happening after pressing Launch in L.A. Noire] (dead link, no replacement on current support site)</ref> | * '''.NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured.'''<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20611641-net-c-directx-nothing-happening-after-pressing-launch-in-l-a-noire .NET, C++, DirectX: Nothing happening after pressing Launch in L.A. Noire] (dead link, no replacement on current support site)</ref> | ||
* '''Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the Internet.''' | * '''Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the Internet.''' | ||
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{{ii}} With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. wheel or flight pedals), a bug can occur with a controller that is set to disabled in the game menus still being accepted for input for some game controls, with keyboard input being ignored. This most notably occurs when trying to drive cars. | {{ii}} With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. wheel or flight pedals), a bug can occur with a controller that is set to disabled in the game menus still being accepted for input for some game controls, with keyboard input being ignored. This most notably occurs when trying to drive cars. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|-joysticktype 1}} [[#Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|-joysticktype 1}} [[#Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149536-Supported-controllers-for-L-A-Noire-PC|title=Supported controllers for L.A. Noire PC – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Unable to reposition the window using the mouse=== | ===Unable to reposition the window using the mouse=== | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = limited | |windows 32-bit exe = limited | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
− | |windows exe notes = 32-bit support is deprecated as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.<ref name="64_bit_TitleUpdate">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1500007669661/L-A-Noire-PC-Title-Update-v2663-1-0-0-Notes|title=L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes|date=2021-05-02|snippet=Support for 32-bit operating systems has been deprecated}}</ref> The retail version still | + | |windows exe notes = 32-bit support is deprecated as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.<ref name="64_bit_TitleUpdate">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1500007669661/L-A-Noire-PC-Title-Update-v2663-1-0-0-Notes|title=L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes|date=2021-05-02|snippet=Support for 32-bit operating systems has been deprecated}}</ref> The game itself is still 32-bit, but the 64-bit Rockstar Games Launcher is required. The retail version still supports 32-bit systems, as it did not receive this update. |
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====Coax, Force and Accuse Mod==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When in development, Interrogation prompts were titled "Coax, Force and Accuse". Shortly before the game was released, it was changed to "Truth, Doubt and Lie" which is often misleading as the dialogue was written for the former prompts. [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2727-coax-force-accuse-mod/ This mod] restores the original prompts. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To install extract the files to the L.A. Noire\final\pc folder. | ||
+ | |||
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== |
Latest revision as of 00:48, 18 January 2024
Developers | |
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Team Bondi | |
Rockstar North[1] | |
Rockstar San Diego[1] | |
Rockstar New England[1] | |
Windows | Rockstar Leeds[1] |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 8, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Shooter, TPS |
Vehicles | Automobile, Truck |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Detective/mystery, Contemporary, North America |
Series | L.A. Noire |
L.A. Noire | |
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L.A. Noire | 2011 |
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files | 2017 |
L.A. Noire is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, shooter and TPS game in the L.A. Noire series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Can be activated in the Rockstar Games Launcher.[2] Launch build requires now-obsolete Rockstar Games Social Club, but a patch removes this requirement. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Not purchasable in the Middle East, Cuba, North Korea, Somalia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | The Complete Edition. |
- All digital versions require Rockstar Games Launcher for activation and online features.
- All non-Rockstar Games Launcher DRM versions use GameShield IronWrap DRM.[3] Rockstar has not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[4]
Version differences
- The Complete Edition includes the base game and the DLC Bundle. As of update v2663.1.0.0 (April 19, 2021), this is the default digital version of the game and was granted to both new and previous owners.[5]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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DLC Bundle | Unlike the original console releases, individual DLC was never available separately for the PC. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v2617.0.0.0 is the latest version for the retail release.[6] Unlike the launch version on the disc, this build can be run without the now-obsolete Rockstar Social Club client.
V-Patch
- Allows using variable framerate (without cars braking much slower than intended) and custom FOV.[7]
- Unlocks aspect ratios, adds custom resolution support, borderless windowed mode and option to skip intro videos.
- The patch has to be temporarily disabled in order to complete some puzzles.[8] Like in "The Set Up" case, the pencil can not be picked up when running the game above 30 FPS. Or in "The Quarter Moon Murders", you might not be able to swing on the chandelier.
L.A. Noire Unlocker
- Unlocks the frame rate to 60 FPS, and removes black bars in non-16:9 aspect ratios
- Skips intro videos
- Unlocks exclusive DLC outfits (including the Chicago Lightning outfit) and allows early access to detective outfits
Skip intro videos
Skip logos with V-Patch[9] |
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Use L.A. Noire Unlocker[9] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/110800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<user-id>\L.A.Noire\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/110800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
- Uses Rockstar Games Launcher's savegame cloud sync function.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use L.A. Noire Unlocker or V-Patch to remove black bars at certain resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry or use V-Patch. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry or use V-Patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Certain UI elements don't scale correctly with the resolution, resulting much smaller at higher resolutions. Full screen map and minimap visibility are both compromised at 4k. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use V-Patch or Widescreen Fixer. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use V-Patch. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA. In DX9 mode only (no visual differences between DX9 and DX11), Nvidia users can force MSAA, SGSSAA, MFAA, and CSAA (older GPUs only; replaced by MFAA in series GTX 800M/900) in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the included "L.A. Noire" profile or 0x004000C1 anti-aliasing flag. Antialiasing - Transparency Multisampling can be enabled alongside MSAA. Post-processing forms of AA like SMAA and TAA can be added with ReShade. |
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High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can be forced off in GPU control panel | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.[10] See High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Enable windowed[9] |
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Use the -windowed command line argument[11]
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High frame rate
Use V-Patch[12][13] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- When using the DirectX 11 renderer, fullscreen mode always runs at 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Override refresh rate with 3Dmigoto[9] |
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Download and launch Widescreen Fixer[14] |
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Use L.A. Noire Unlocker[9] |
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Use L.A Noire FPS Unlocker[15] |
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Use Cheat Engine |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Disabled by default. Can be enabled in the options menu. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Full in-game support. Launcher does not support controller input. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | For DualShock use the DualShock 3 button prompts mod | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, effects and dialogue | |
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 7.1 output[16] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game pauses itself and pause menu has no audio. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Map markers are very hard to see at higher resolutions
- The map and some other UI elements do not scale up correctly with higher resolutions, starting from 720p.
Massive pop-in and poor LOD quality, even on highest available graphics settings
- L.A. Noire is plagued by very noticeable pop-in and poor level of detail at all times. This appears to be hardcoded.
Shadows appear as blocky artifacts
- On some systems some shadows (e.g. while investigating bodies) can have a glitchy appearance.
Issues fixed
Freezing on title screen
L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the L.A. Noire neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are:
- Anti-virus related issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.[17]
- .NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured.[18]
- Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the Internet.
Updating Microsoft Components[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Fix the .NET Framework on 64-bit Windows 7[citation needed] |
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Game crashes after launcher with no error message
Run the game as administrator |
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Crash to desktop on Windows 8
Apply patches for Windows 8 compatibility[citation needed] |
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Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues
Tweaking game via command line arguments[citation needed] |
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Disable the Steam Overlay[citation needed] |
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Verify integrity of game cache[citation needed] |
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- After logging into the Social Club account, the game does not advance to the main menu (neon lights screen).
- Two Social Club processes are present in the task manager.
Create offline profile |
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Reinstall Rockstar Games Launcher manually[19] |
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Nvidia video driver crashes
Change the renderer from DirectX 11 to DirectX 9[citation needed] |
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Black border around game
- This is caused by the display's overscan handling.
See the Overscan entry for solutions. |
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Use V-Patch |
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Glowing aura around characters
Disable in-game SSAO from the Graphics menu. |
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USB controller problems
- With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. wheel or flight pedals), a bug can occur with a controller that is set to disabled in the game menus still being accepted for input for some game controls, with keyboard input being ignored. This most notably occurs when trying to drive cars.
Use -joysticktype 1 command line argument[20]
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Unable to reposition the window using the mouse
Keyboard workaround[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 | No visual differences; DX11 may offer better compatibility and performance. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 32-bit support is deprecated as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.[21] The game itself is still 32-bit, but the 64-bit Rockstar Games Launcher is required. The retail version still supports 32-bit systems, as it did not receive this update. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
Coax, Force and Accuse Mod
- When in development, Interrogation prompts were titled "Coax, Force and Accuse". Shortly before the game was released, it was changed to "Truth, Doubt and Lie" which is often misleading as the dialogue was written for the former prompts. This mod restores the original prompts.
- To install extract the files to the L.A. Noire\final\pc folder.
Command line arguments
- In the retail version, these parameters can be applied by running
LANLauncher.exe
and accessing the Options menu, then typing them into the "Command Line" field. - As of the latest update on Steam and the Rockstar Games Launcher, these arguments may not be applied to
LANLauncher.exe
. - An alternative method is to create the
commandline.txt
file in <path-to-game> and type the arguments there.[22]
Parameter | Description |
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-ignorefocus | Prevents the game from pausing on focus loss. |
-joysticktype | Forces a specific DirectInput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if the controller is not specifically supported. See list of supported controllers. |
-L | Changes the game language - use English, French, German, Italian or Spanish as options; for example -L french |
-mousefree | Allows the mouse to move outside the game window while in windowed mode. |
-nosound | Disables sound. |
-npd | Disables the D3D_PUREDEVICE flag from device creation. May help if you have graphics compatibility issues. |
-str | Enables single-threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems. |
-windowed | Runs the game in a window. |
Undocumented parameters
The following parameters are referenced inside the game's files and were likely intended for developer usage only. There are many more that are completely unused, and therefore not listed here.
Parameter | Description |
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-debugburn | Prevents flaming people from dying. |
-disablecrashhandler | Disables the crash handler. |
-disablepost | Disables post effects |
-dmtf | Disables the D3D D3DCREATE_MULTITHREADED flag; could improve performance at the cost of stability. |
-dx11 | Runs the game using DirectX 11. |
-err | Tests out error messages at an unspecified location. |
-exit | Exits the game immediately (skipping the main loop) to test clean shutdown. |
-gamewells | Allows the player to use gamewells even if no conversation exists. |
-noenvtextures | Does not stream any environment textures. |
-nonv | Does not intialise the nVidia API; may improve performance for some users. |
-res [width] [height] | Forces the game to run at a specified resolution (e.g. -res 1920 1080 ) |
-revive | Allows the player to be revived manually. (Seems to be referenced after dying in a gun fight. Unknown if it will actually do anything.) |
-TexStreamSize [memsize] | Overrides the Textures VRAM streaming pool size (possibly in kilobytes) |
-timeofday [time] | Overrides the time of day from the scenario (float 24-hour time, e.g. 22.5 is 10:30 PM) |
-writedefs | Outputs Attribute System definitions in an .xml file in <path-to-game>\attribute\definitions . |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2.2 GHz AMD Dual Core 2.4 GHz |
Intel Quad Core 3.2 GHz AMD Quad Core 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 3000 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1024 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
- This game requires a 64-bit OS as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.[21]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (110800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 L.A. Noire (2011) Xbox 360 credits - MobyGames - last accessed on 2018-06-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-04-16
- Entered in the key from my retail copy of the game into RGS, and it activated successfully.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-04-16
- Scanned the .exe of the RGS version, and didn't find any traces of GameShield. Also, the directory did not have any of the GameShield files that the Steam and retail versions have.
- ↑ Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 102 - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes - last accessed on 2022-08-22
- ↑ L.A. Noire Patch Notes and Manual Links to Updates – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ L.A. Noire - Total FPS Unlock, Car braking test - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Bugged cases with unlocked FPS - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Verified by User:Keith on 2019-09-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Johnmooth on 2023-04-01
- Rockstar Games is always capping 30 FPS by default, otherwise may cause some bugs and glitches on higher frame rates and does not cap to 60hz.
- ↑ Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2021 Completely Unlock FPS (60+ FPS, Fixed braking), Ultrawide Support, Borderless Window, Custom Resolutions... - last accessed on 2021-06-09
- ↑ WidescreenFixer - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Unlocking the framerate to 60FPS (new patch) :: L.A. Noire General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Freezing on Neon Sign / Title Screen during synchronization in L.A. Noire for PC on Steam - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ .NET, C++, DirectX: Nothing happening after pressing Launch in L.A. Noire (dead link, no replacement on current support site)
- ↑ Verified by User:Hman360 on 2022-01-18
- Fixed the issue for me with these steps
- ↑ Supported controllers for L.A. Noire PC – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes - last accessed on 2021-05-02
- "Support for 32-bit operating systems has been deprecated"
- ↑ Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2022-11-25