8 Video Games That Taught You History Through Immersion
2. L.A. Noire
If you want to truly immerse yourself in the prosperity and intrigue of post World War II America, then please play Rockstar's and Team Bondi's L.A. Noire. Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood, L.A. Noire tells the story of Detective Cole Phelps, a former United States Marine who becomes the Los Angeles Police Department's hero.
Not only is the setting incredibly realistic, some real life events that occurred around the Los Angeles area from late 1946 through the end of 1947 are in-game as well!
The vehicles, the clothing, the atmosphere, the music, and the conflict is all right out of post-war America. There is so much content to the story that only a small bit can be brought up for the sake of brevity. The Black Dahlia case, the post-war housing boom, the rise of L.A., corruption within the LAPD - all of it is in L.A. Noire.
Team Bondi did their research when creating this game. The details and the casting make L.A. Noire such a gem and you'll find yourself learning about events and objects you never thought you would have: The Zooter Riots, army-issue morphine, and the La Brea Tar Pits.