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Noire is a 2011 detective action-adventure video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games.
Set in Los Angeles in the year 1947, the game follows detective Cole Phelps's rise among the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department as he solves a range of cases across various bureaus.
When he is tasked with investigating a morphine distribution ring that involves several of his former squadmates from World War II, Phelps finds both his personal and professional life falling into turmoil, and reluctantly joins forces with his estranged former comrade, Jack Kelso.
As the pair delve deeper into the case, they uncover a major conspiracy centered around the Suburban Redevelopment Fund program and several prominent figures in Los Angeles involved with it.The game is played from a third-person perspective.
The player may freely roam its interactive open world, primarily in a vehicle or on foot.
As the game progresses, the player advances through several police department bureaus—Patrol, Traffic, Homicide, Vice, and Arson.
The story is divided into multiple "cases", during which players must investigate crime scenes for clues, follow up leads, and interrogate suspects and witnesses; the player's success at these activities impacts how much of each case's story is revealed and their overall rating.
The game features fast-paced action sequences, including chases, combat, and gunfights.
Outside of cases, the player can complete optional street crimes and collect items found around the game world.