L.A. Noire 2: 5 Reasons Rockstar Should Make It (And 5 Reasons To Avoid)

The ending of L.A Noire is as controversial as it is tragic. To many players at the time, the events of the final case in the game were abrupt and caused the story to lose its momentum. This culminated with a conclusion that was unsatisfactory. Nevertheless, L.A Noire's climax and eventual somber ending built a barrier which prevented the possibility of a direct sequel to the game, something that many fans of the game would like.

However, in retrospect, the ending of L.A Noire perfectly represents the tone of the game. The reasons for the ending are self-explanatory as it is referenced in the game's title 'Noire', a genre of crime fiction in which happy endings are not habitually present. They are based within the roots of tragedy where the protagonist is a flawed anti-hero; cynicism and moral ambiguity take precedence over truth and honesty.

Consequently, a direct sequel is not a reasonable story choice. Although a spiritual successor is possible, it may create a divide between fans who want a continuation set in 1947 and those who are content with a new story, characters and setting.