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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 looked at. When
an object is outlined in yellow, click the Right Trackpad to navigate to that object. When an object is
outlined in white (in the office) or blue (in the world), you can press either the Trigger or the Grip button
to interact with it. To interact with a person, press the Right Trackpad while they are outlined.
To start a case, reach for the case folder on the desk and press the Grip button to grasp it. Point to the
respective case name and pull the Trigger 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 Grip button. To
interact with the notebook, point at an entry with your pencil and use the Trigger to select it. To exit your
Notebook, press the Left Trackpad or reach for your left shirt pocket and press the Grip button.
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You may re-center your view by pressing the Right Menu button on the controller. You can fully
recalibrate by holding Right Menu button.
The Pause Menu can be accessed by pressing the Left Menu button. You can also press Trigger while
hovering over the wrist watch to open the Pause Menu. You can use either Trackpad to navigate the
Pause Menu and press the Trigger to confirm a selection. Press the Grip button to back out.
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. Please note, at specific times
throughout the game, certain modes of movement will be unavailable to use.
RETICULE NAVIGATION
In this mode, you can navigate to a specific position by placing a destination reticule on the ground.
Double Click the Right Trackpad to bring up the destination reticule and look to the area where you
want to go to position the reticule. Finally, click the Right Trackpad 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 and clicking the Right Trackpad.
ARM SWING
This mode will allow you to traverse freely in any direction by using your arm movements to mimic
walking in the real world. Hold down the Right Trackpad, look in the direction you want to go and swing
your arms naturally by your side to walk. To stop moving, stop swinging your arms or let go of the Right
Trackpad. To move faster, hold down the Right Trigger while walking to sprint.
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SMOOTH MOTION
The Pause Menu provides an additional option to walk freely. Press the Left Menu button to bring up the
Pause Menu and choose Options, then Controls and finally select Walking Mode. Here you can choose
between Arm Swing (default), Head or Hand.
When Head is selected Press the Right Trackpad to move in the pressed direction, relative to your head.
When Hand is selected Press the Right Trackpad to move in the pressed direction, relative to your hand.
FINER ADJUSTMENTS
ROTATE
To rotate your view point move the Left Trackpad left or right. To turn around 180 degrees press Left
Trackpad down.
MICROSTEPPING
You can adjust your position by swiping up, down, left or right on the Right Trackpad to microstep in that
direction.
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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 item and grasp it by holding the Grip 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 Trigger to reveal key
information. Release the Grip button to drop the clue and exit the inspection.
Grip preference can be changed in the Options Menu. Press the Left Menu button to bring up the Pause
Menu and choose Options, then Controls and finally select Grip Mode. Here you can choose between
Toggle (Default) and Hold.
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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 Trigger 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 click the Right Trackpad 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 Trackpad to back out of an accusation if needed.
ACTION
MELEE
Sometimes Phelps must resort to fisticuffs to subdue an adversary.
Hold the Grip and Trigger 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. 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, Grip the weapon to unholster it. By default, all weapons use a toggle Grip. Grip
preference can be changed in the Options Menu. Press the Left Menu button to bring up the Pause Menu
and choose Options, then Controls and finally select Weapon Grip. Here you can choose between Toggle
(Default) and Hold. Point the gun at your target and use the Trigger 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 Grip near
your hip 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, Grip the top
of the gun and pull it back to cock it.
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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, place your free hand on the pump. Hold the Grip
button to grab the pump. After each shot, Grip the pump and pull it backwards and forward to pump the
shotgun. Point the shotgun to aim and pull the respective Trigger to shoot.
Take your other hand off the pump to reload. Press and hold the Grip near your hip to spawn ammo into
your 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.
To move between cover points, look for outlined objects and click the Right Trackpad to move to the
highlighted area of cover. Reach around the cover and press the Trigger to blind fire.
DRIVING
Phelps and his partner often need to travel between the police precinct, crime scenes and interview
locations.
To enter your vehicle, highlight it and press the right trackpad to automatically get in, or Grip the car door
handle and pull to open.
To start the engine, Grip the ignition key and turn it clockwise.
By default, the steering wheel uses a toggle Grip. Grip the wheel to steer. Press the Grip button again
to release the steering wheel. Turn the wheel to steer. Grip preference can be changed in the Options
Menu. Press the Left Menu button to bring up the Pause Menu and choose Options, then Controls and
finally select Steering Grip. Here you can choose between Toggle (Default) and Hold.
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Press the Right Trigger to accelerate and the Left Trigger to brake. Hold the Left Trigger to reverse. Grip
and pull the lever on the lower left of the dash to engage the hand brake.
Grip the door handle and push out to exit.
VEHICLE INTERACTIONS
Destinations are set using your Notebook. Use the pencil and press the Trigger on “Set as Destination.”
Your destination is the yellow marker on the mini map. 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.”
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. Locate the button on the lower left of the vehicle dash and
toggle the siren on and off with both the Trigger and Grip button.
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.
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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.
PLAYER HEIGHT
Player (default) - Experience L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files at your real world height.
Phelps - Experience L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files from Phelps’ height.
SIMPLE VEHICLES
Off – Manually shift to forward and reverse when driving.
On (default) – Automatically shift to forward and reverser when driving.
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.
EXTENDED REACH
Auto (default) – Make it easier to interact with objects near the ground. Automatically enabled for Anchored
mode.
Off – Make me crouch down to interact with objects near the ground.
On – Make is easier to interact with objects near the ground.
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