Rockstar L.A. Noire Owner's manual

Brand: Rockstar

Model: L.A. Noire

Type: Owner's manual

L.A. NOIRE: THE VR CASE FILES 1

GETTING STARTED

After navigating the opening menu screens, you will begin L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files in Cole Phelps’

ofﬁce, where you can interact with many objects and ultimately choose which case you’d like to play.

First-time players will be prompted with completing the tutorial ﬁrst by selecting “Start.”

Objects that you can interact with in the ofﬁce (and in the world) will be outlined when reached for or

pointed at. When an object is outlined in yellow, click the Right Move Button to navigate to that object.

When an object is outlined in white (in the ofﬁce) or blue (in the world), you can press the T Button to

interact with it. To interact with a person, press the Right Move Button while they are outlined.

To start a case, reach for the case folder on the desk and press either T Button to grasp it. Point to the

respective case name with the players free hand and press the T Button to start.

Information on the case can be reviewed in the notebook. Your notebook is in your left shirt pocket.

Inventory items such as the notebook use a toggle Grip. Reach for it and press the T Button. To interact

with the notebook, point at an entry with your pencil and use the T Button to select it. To exit your

Notebook, press the Left Move Button or reach for your left shirt pocket and press the T Button.

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You may re-center your view by pressing the Start Button on either controller. You can fully recalibrate by

holding either Start Button.

The Pause Menu can be accessed by pressing the Left Triangle button. You can also press T Button while

hovering over the wrist watch to open the Pause Menu. You can navigate the pause menu by aiming the

pointer at an option and pressing the Right T or Right Move Button to conﬁrm a selection. Press the Left

T Button, Left Move Button or Right Circle Button to back out one section at a time. Pressing Left Triangle

Button will back out of the entire pause menu immediately.

MOVEMENT

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files has several different movement modes. Choose the movement style that is

most comfortable to you as some modes may cause players discomfort.

RETICULE NAVIGATION

In this mode, you can navigate to a speciﬁc position by pointing the reticule at the desired destination.

Press and hold the Right Move button to bring up the destination reticule and point to the area where

you want to go to position the reticule. Finally, release the Right Move Button to navigate to the position

where the reticule is placed.

HIGHLIGHT MOVEMENT

This mode allows you to move from place to place using key highlighted objects. Key areas and objects

will glow in yellow; navigate to those by looking at them within proximity and pressing the right move

button.

SMOOTH MOVEMENT

This mode allows you to traverse freely. Hold the Left Move Button to walk forward smoothly. Hold the

Left Move Button and the Left T Button to move at a brisker pace.

ROTATE

To rotate your view at any time, press Right Square (rotate left) or Right Triangle (rotate right) to turn

small increments. You can rotate while walking using Smooth Movement as well. To turn around 180

degrees press Right Circle.

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CROUCHING

It is recommended to avoid physically crouching down to remain properly tracked by the PlayStation 4

Camera at all times. Instead, Phelps can crouch in-game by pressing the Left Square Button.

FINER ADJUSTMENTS

ARM SWING

Arm Swing mode is an additional option to allow you to traverse freely in any direction by using your arm

movements to mimic walking in the real world. When enabled via the Pause Menu under Controls, hold

the Left Move Button, and swing your arms naturally by your side to walk. Hold the Left Move Button

and the Left T Button to move at a brisker pace. To stop moving, stop swinging your arms or release Left

Move Button.

HEAD STEERING

When Head Steering is enabled via the Pause Menu under Controls, hold the Left Move Button to walk

in the direction you are physically looking with your head. This can also be used in conjunction with

Smooth Movement and/or Arm Swing mode.

SMOOTH ROTATION

When Smooth Rotation is enabled via the Pause Menu under Controls, you can rotate your direction

smoothly by holding either Right Square (rotate left) or Right Triangle (rotate right). Let go of either

button to stop rotating. Be warned, this mode may cause discomfort!

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CLUE INTERACTION

In L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, you have to examine crime scenes to ﬁnd evidence to solve the case.

Investigation music plays when you enter a crime scene or location of interest. Search locations

thoroughly to discover clues. Talk to witnesses to gain clues, hints and information. You can look at your

partner while on foot and he will automatically provide verbal tips about what to do next.

When investigating a clue, reach for an outlined/highlighted item and grasp it by holding either T Button.

Inspect the clue by rotating your hand. Note that some clues need to be closely inspected by looking at

them close-up or by moving your opposite hand towards the clue and pressing the T Button of the free

hand to reveal key information. Release the T Button of the hand gripping the clue to drop the clue and

exit the inspection.

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INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS

Interviews are conducted using the notebook. Witness details are displayed on the left. Questions are

listed as case details on the right. Lines of questioning will update automatically. Use your pencil to

choose a speciﬁc detail from the case that you want to question the person of interest about and press

the T Button to select it.

You can select ‘Review Evidence’ during an interview to refresh your memory of critical information.

Observe the witness closely as they make their statement. You will need to choose your interrogation

tactic. Look at your selection and press the Right Move Button to conﬁrm:

• If you think the witness is telling the truth, select Good Cop.

• If you think the witness is lying but you lack proof, select Bad Cop.

• If you think the witness is lying and you have proof, select Accuse. To accuse a witness of

lying, you will need to present evidence.

Misreading a response can cause a witness to give false leads which may affect your path through a

case. Accusing someone with the wrong evidence can also result in them giving you false information

and can also affect your route through a case.

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Evidence is key to discrediting false statements and ﬁnding the truth. Keep your evidence in mind

during an interview in order to identify false statements. Accusing with incorrect evidence will hurt your

credibility and make the witness more uncooperative.

Press the Left Move Button to back out of an accusation if needed.

ACTION

MELEE

Sometimes Phelps must resort to ﬁsticuffs to subdue an adversary.

Hold the T Button to make a ﬁst. Punch by extending your arm and time your punches to make contact

when an opening appears near the head, chest or groin. Block by raising your arms towards an incoming

attack. The screen will ﬂash green when the attack is successfully blocked and will ﬂash red when

unsuccessful and the player takes damage. Duck and dodge your opponent’s attacks to avoid damage.

You may also slap with an open hand gesture.

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SIDEARM

Phelps has a sidearm in his holster that he can use during gunﬁghts.

To equip the sidearm, Press the T Button on the weapon to unholster it. By default, all weapons use a

toggle Grip. Point the gun at your target and press the T Button to shoot.

During a shootout, if the SIDEARM is dropped at any time it will respawn in your holster.

To reload, your weapon will eject the chamber or magazine automatically. If using the Revolver, tilt the

gun back to empty the shells from the open chamber. With your empty hand, press and hold the T Button

of the free hand to spawn ammo into your hand. While holding the ammo, move your hand towards the

gun to reload. If using the Revolver, ﬂick your wrist to close the chamber. If using the M1911 pistol, Hold

the T Button at the top of the gun and pull it back to cock it. This gun can also auto cock by pressing the

T Button to dry ﬁre once.

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SHOTGUN

Phelps may also have a shotgun to use during gunﬁghts.

Aim the shotgun using either hand. To improve your aim, hold the T Button to grab the pump with your

free hand. After each shot, Hold the T Button to hold the pump and pull it backwards and forwards to

pump the shotgun. Point the shotgun to aim and press the respective T Button to shoot.

Release the T Button to let go of the pump and press and hold the T Button to spawn ammo into you

hand. Move the ammo shell towards the back of the shotgun to reload automatically. Feed four rounds

into the shotgun to fully reload.

TAKING COVER

Stay out of view and keep your head down to avoid being shot. Remember, this may involve physically

ducking down or use the Left Square Button to toggle crouch.

To move between cover points, look for outlined objects and press the Right Move Button to move to the

highlighted area of cover. Reach around the cover and press the T Button to blind ﬁre. You can also move

freely around the gunﬁght using Smooth Movement or Reticule Navigation.

DRIVING

Phelps and his partner often need to travel between the police stations, crime scenes and interview

locations.

To enter your vehicle, highlight it and press the Right Move Button to automatically get in, or grip the car

door handle by using the T Button and pull to open.

To start the engine, Use the T Button to grip the ignition key and turn it clockwise.

The steering wheel uses a toggle Grip. Grip the steering wheel by pressing the T Button and turn to steer.

Press the Left Circle Button and Right X Button to release the steering wheel. Turn the wheel to steer.

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Press the Right T Button to accelerate and the Left T Button to brake. Hold the Left T Button to reverse.

Use the T Button to grip and pull the lever on the lower left of the dash to engage the handbrake.

Grip the door handle using the T Button and push out to exit.

VEHICLE INTERACTIONS

Destinations are set using your Notebook. Use the pencil and press the T Button on “Set as Destination.”

Your destination is the yellow marker on the mini map. Hold the T Button to grip and pull the warp lever

under the mini map to automatically skip to the destination. You can also warp directly to the location

selected via the Locations page in the Notebook by selecting “Warp to Destination.”

Hold the T Button to grip the radio to call dispatch or answer a dispatch call.

Press your hand on the center of the wheel to sound the horn.

You can roll down the window by gripping the handle and moving clockwise in a circular motion.

You can look at your partner while driving and he will automatically provide verbal directions.

The police siren can be utilized while driving which will help clear the way of pedestrians. Locate the

button on the lower left of the vehicle dash and toggle the siren on and off by pressing the T Button.

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ADVANCED GAMEPLAY OPTIONS

Several gameplay options can be customized to suit different needs and playstyles. You can access these by

going to the Pause Menu, selecting Options and ﬁnally Gameplay.

CLUE MUSIC

Auto (default) - Music will automatically fade down when all clues in a location are discovered. This will not

affect already completed locations.

On - Music will play continuously while investigating a location. This will not affect already completed

locations.

ACTION SKIP

Off (default) - Gunﬁghts, brawls, chases and tailing sequences must be completed in order to progress.

On - Gunﬁghts, brawls, chases and tailing sequences can be bypassed after several failed attempts.

COMFORT MODE

Off - Disables screen blackouts during high speed collisions.

On (default) - Enables screen blackouts to maximize user comfort.

LEFT HANDED

Off (default) - Uses the right hand as the primary.

On - Uses the left hand as the primary.

Rockstar L.A. Noire Owner's manual

Rockstar L.A. Noire Owner's manual

Rockstar L.A. Noire Owner's manual

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