Have you ever tried playing games like L.A. Noire, where you need to investigate and solve crimes? Well, then in case these types of games interest you, we have a whole bunch of six other viable options that you can check out. These picks are especially appealing to those gamers who love a good mystery and stories that are stranger than fiction. So if you haven’t played the following titles, we suggest you try them out as soon as possible.
1. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes:
It is only fitting that we mention The Testament of Sherlock Holmes on our list of games similar to L.A. Noire as this detective is the very reason we have developed an interest for crime solving and some of us even grew up reading this famous detectives stories. However, even if you are a die-hard fan and have read all the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, then in this pick you will find it refreshing to know that there is an entirely new plot for you pursue.
In fact when you play this pick you will soon find out that your beloved detective character is actually a prime suspect of one of the cases. So in this one you will have to go about gathering clues and slowly piece them together to prove that you are not guilty and at the same time solve a case regarding a gruesome murder of a bishop. Lots of suspense and mystery emanates from this game and the mystery gets even more intriguing as you delve deeper into the story. Can you help Sherlock clear his name?
2. Deadly Premonition: The Directors Cut
The next pick on our list in this sensation horror-themed game titled Deadly Premonition created by Access Games. If you have already played the original Deadly Premonition version, then you will be thrilled by the release of this one called The Directors Cut as the developers have designed this pick with superior graphics and some more amazing content that is not available in the previous one.
These additional features will really enhance your gameplay as the high definition graphical effects will make your make your experience as chilling as possible whenever you play. Here you will not only be solving a sinister murder case but you will also need to fight against certain paranormal elements. But since you are playing as an FBI agent you will have a good set of weapons to assist you in defending yourself.
3. Alone in the Dark: Inferno
The third one that which we have entered into our list of L.A. Noire alternatives is Alone in the Dark: Inferno created by Eden Games. This is another pick where you will get a good mystery to investigate as well as get the added adrenaline-rush of dealing with various supernatural beings that keep appearing at different instances during your gameplay.
In this pick you will be playing as an investigator of the paranormal who has to enquire about the sudden outburst of people being possessed by demons all our the city. So you will now have to uncover the mystery of a strange stone that you have with you and what all dark elements it contains. And since we are talking about the PS2 version the graphics and sound effects out here can make you hair stand on end no matter which episode you play.
4. Alan Wake:
Alan Wake is yet another introduction to our list which has a lot of horror elements along with a fascinating mystery to unravel. Here you will be playing as a writer of the psychological thriller genre who is investigating the disappearance of his wife and dealing with a mysterious dark entity which has captured the bodies of few of the citizens of Bright Falls.
The way in which you have to fight your way through these swarms of possessed townsfolk is pretty unique as the developers have laid heavy emphasis of usage of light sources to combat your foes as they won’t die by plain bullets. You will find yourself getting even more consumed by all the turn of events that surround you, as you continue to try and get to the root cause of the sudden emergence of this dark force while you frantically try to locate the missing wife of Alan Wake.
5. Heavy Rain:
Here is one which is a must play for all fans and gaming enthusiasts of the crime solving genre. This is one of the major reasons why we have included Heavy Rain on our list of games similar to L.A. Noire for you to play on your PS3. Your gameplay out here will take you on a complex quest to catch an infamous murderer who is called the ‘Origami Killer’ because of the paper Origami creations that he leaves behind after he kills his victim.
And the interesting part in this one is that you will get to play as four separate characters that are on a mission to hunt down this marauder as they are directly affected by this case in their own way. When you play this one, you will soon find out why these characters are struggling hard to get to the bottom of things and catching the infamous ‘Origami Killer.’
6. Fahrenheit
And finally we give you Fahrenheit as the last game which we can recommend for all gamers who want play the role of detective. In this one however the main character you are playing as is not a detective himself but is forced to take up this role when he mysteriously lead to murder a man whom he has never meet before.
After your character by name of Lucas Kane releases what he has done he resolves to find out what unnatural force had overcome him in order to commit this heinous crime. Your objective is not an easy one since you will soon discover that you are dealing with a powerful dark adversary and with the gameplay forcing you to keep a strong mental state, your task becomes even more daunting.
Conclusion:
The above games like L.A. Noire have a lot of exciting mysteries and riddles and will provide a challenge to even the greatest thinkers and test their level of logical deductions. Most of the above six games also have many interactive dialogues with NPCs which can severely alter the storyline and provide a different ending altogether.