5 games that beautifully recreated a retro noir world
Noir games are a unique way to glimpse into the past or visualize a world with a filter of classic old-school aesthetics. If players are looking to enjoy carousing a little cynicism or maybe fancy themselves delving into the seedy underbelly of the human condition, then the noir genre is perfect for them.
A number of games have translated the classic noir atmosphere into the video game world to varying degrees of success. Here are five of our favorite games that beautifully recreated the retro noir world.
Developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games, L.A. Noire is a quintessential game of the noir genre. But that is obvious with the name of the game. It helped shape an entire generation of games with its ground breaking graphics and facial animations.
The title was among the very first video game projects to utilise motion capture to create in-game cinematics and gameplay animations. Best of all are the life-like facial animations that were borderline uncanny.
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The protagonist of the game, Phelps, is a classic hero, with human emotions and flaws, making him all the more relatable. Driving around L.A. and doing the usual detective shenanigans, players get ample opportunity to connect with Phelps. And by the end, they become emotionally invested in his journey.
Disco Elysium is a very dark and abstract yet beautiful role-playing game. The game takes heavy inspiration from Infinity Engine-era games like Planetscape Torment.
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Disco Elysium lets players lose in the shoes of an amnesiac detective, trying to piece together their past, all while being tasked with solving a murder mystery. Throughout the runtime of the game, as more is revealed of the world and the protagonist
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