Compelling actor performances make you forget that you’re playing a game as cutting-edge motion-capture technology tracks every look askance of 1940s Hollywood murder suspects. What really is the next step for videogames? It’s truly hard to imagine, unless you’re content with familiar scenes transformed by 3D. Well, how about decent acting and strong cinematic direction – captivating drama that doesn’t just involve driving fast or shooting your way out of trouble? What if sublime characterisation didn’t take a backseat but was your primary reason for taking part? Journey into the mind of a killer
This is where ‘L.A. Noire’ steps in; the latest from Rockstar Games, creators of console
