L.A. Noire | Cole gets set up amid corruption and demoted to arson...where he's still a star

Gameplay Part 7

Using groundbreaking new animation technology, MotionScan, that captures every nuance of an actor's facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.

Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps is an LAPD detective thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core.

In this playthrough, we cover:

Chapter 4: Vice Desk

Manifest Destiny: Phelps and Earle investigate the massacre of Mickey Cohen's men at a nightclub, where a violent shootout left multiple gangsters dead. The case connects to stolen military surplus morphine, a mystery tied to the infamous robbery of the SS Coolridge. As Phelps digs deeper, he uncovers links to Courtney Sheldon, a former Marine turned shady businessman, and Dr. Harlan Fontaine, a psychiatrist orchestrating the operation. The investigation exposes a narcotics network exploiting veterans for profit, culminating in a confrontation with corrupt figures in Los Angeles’ underworld.
However, Phelps’ success is overshadowed by his personal life when his affair with German lounge singer Elsa Lichtmann is exposed, causing a public scandal. Manipulated by Vice corruption and powerful adversaries, Phelps becomes the scapegoat for the department’s failures. Disgraced and demoted, he is reassigned to the Arson Desk, marking a dramatic fall from grace as the city's systemic corruption becomes increasingly apparent.

Chapter 5: Arson Desk

The Gas Man: Assigned to the Arson Desk, Phelps investigates a deadly house fire that killed the Stefan family. Initial evidence points to a gas leak, but closer inspection reveals tampered appliances and a connection to Ryan Gas Co., a company suspected of providing faulty water heaters. The investigation leads to Matthew Ryan, a political agitator and employee with anti-corporate views, who becomes a prime suspect. As Phelps delves deeper, he begins to uncover a larger conspiracy involving corrupt business practices tied to Elysian Fields Developments, a construction company with a vested interest in the burned properties.

A Walk in Elysian Fields:
Phelps is called to investigate the arson of a suburban home that claimed the lives of the Sawyer family. Evidence points to the involvement of Elysian Fields Developments, led by Leland Monroe, a powerful and corrupt businessman pushing for mass land acquisitions. The case grows more sinister as Phelps discovers a pattern of targeted arsons designed to force residents out of their homes. This leads to a deeper conspiracy involving corporate greed and the exploitation of vulnerable communities, setting Phelps on a collision course with the city’s most influential figures.

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