[Rucke]

After GTA IV the DLC's, R* took a break from Grand Theft Auto to focus on other franchises. Before, their non-GTA games were good, but nothing stellar. It was obvious they didn't put the same energy and budget into these games and they were released without making any particular noise. Then they must've realized that if they didn't want to be a company associated with just one single franchise they had to branch out, because their next set of games would all turn out to be something truly spectacular.

Instead of releasing average games, they took their time and and released just one game each year to make sure they would uphold a much higher level of quality than before, enough to almost challenge GTA.

Anyway, my question is, which game do you think R* can be most happy with? Which game did you enjoy playing the most and why?

Open-world western adventure game, Red Dead Redemption?
Neo-Noir detective game, LA Noire?
Story-driven action shooter, Max Payne 3?

[Ash_735]

Max Payne 3 is just soo different from the others, but I can safely say RDR was a lot better than L.A.Noire, as for Max Payne 3, it's brilliant in what it does, but again, I think RDR had the bigger impact.

[AceRay]

Frankly, LAN kind of blew. The main storyline didn't start until 2/3 through the game and it was also kind of dull. The main character was a douche and the mechanics were flawed. overall, its fun to look at the faces but its really not R*'s best.

Personally, I'm going for RDR. yeah, MP3 was an awesome continuation and I love the f*ck out of it, but RDR had so much scope and was breathtaking as anything. Its so beautiful and impressive. MP3 doesn't really have any of those views you get in RDR. MP3 is better in terms of physics (I mean, wow its good) but RDR isn't too far behind. One of R*'s all time bests.

[Luigi's]

I haven't played Max Payne, so I'm not going to vote. However, I have a hard time believing it would beat Red Dead when it comes to the overall impression. RDR is one of those games I always come back to, which is in itself is an huge accomplishment.

[Street Mix]

LA Noire. It's more than just a shooter like other 2. It's new mindblowing cinematic experience.

[Gtaghost22]

Red Dead Redemption for me..

the game is a f*cking masterpiece, one of my favourite games this gen, Max Payne 3 is very good too

[Barry Spock]

RDR easily, but then it's not really fair to compare them. For one, LA noire wasn't really developed by rockstar, just published.
And then MP3 vs RDR -- I'd really like to know how many man hours (person hours) R* invested in each one. My suspicion is that MP3 is a 'smaller' game.

It's been a long time since I played a deathmatch in GTA4, but it's kind of strange how the maps are smaller in MP3. I know there's more detail in the guns and stats (like where on the body your kills were) -- and the graphics are a bit better. But all up, a deathmatch in Bohan feels like it gives more bang per buck than a deathmatch in the Sao Paulo Bus Depot.

[Miamivicecity]

I love all 3, but RDR gets my vote. I love LA Noire simply because of how different it was to other games at the time and MP3 is probably the best shooter I've ever played, but RDR it is.

It has all of R*'s trademark qualities and has one of the most beautiful environments ever IMO. It also hasn't aged a day. Coupled with the Undead Nightmare DLC and addicting multiplayer it really is one of this gen's shining jewels.

[Gtaman_92]

I think red dead redemption is better. It is one of the best games i have played in my life and everything is a real masterpiece from the story and graphics to the sounds, gameplay and characters.

[Linki]

You can't even compare these three.

Red Dead Redemption is an epic western open world.

LA Noire is an interactive detective story.

Max Payne 3 is a dark cinematic shooter.

[locolow2011]

If i were stranded on an island and i were able to take only 1 i would definitely take Redemption, but all 3 are perfect in their own way, the only similarity between those 3 games is the quality and the detail they have.

[UberChargedCJ]

Red Dead Redemption

[something_else]

Red Dead Redemption did a lot very well, but you could hardly call in branching out in terms of formula. It's Grand Theft Auto in a cowboy hat. L.A. Noire gets a lot of stick, largely because it's not what people wanted or expected it to be. For me it's an excellent but flawed game. I've not played Max Payne 3 yet so I can't judge that one, but like others have said, you can't really compare the three.

[Simon_V]

#1 - Red Dead Redemption + Undead Nightmare
#2 - Max Payne 3
#3 - L.A. Noire

[Lightning Strike]

RDR

and if you think I'm wrong..... Jump off a cliff. On another note MP3 was one of the best games this Gen and is absoloutely splendiferous at what it does ,however, RDR being a true western-openworld- epic nudges slightly ahead of MP3's dark brilliance.

QUOTE (Street Mix @ Friday, Jun 22 2012, 00:02)

LA Noire. It's more than just a shooter like other 2. It's new mindblowing cinematic experience.

[Versous]

Just finished Red Dead Redemption. The only Reason I bought it from PSN is because I heard that it has a great story.

And wow, what a fantastic game!

I know, I'm late to the party but I Needed to write this in here.

[The Killa]

I'll choose LA Noire, yet I won't say it was particularly a great game, but just because it dared to go in a different direction, and.. erm kinda-sorta pulled it off.

I played RDR for the first time about a year back after caving into peer pressure from pretty much f*cking everybody, yet I couldn't get sucked into it. I think I over-hyped myself with it and therefore put a detriment on the overall enjoyment of the game. If it came to PeeCee I'll consider giving it another go.

Max Payne 3 was a poor portrayal of the series, and I'm massively disappointed with it.

[Noob_Noobersson]

Its really tough to compare these titles because they are such unique games....

RDR is easily one of the greatest games I have ever played. Everything worked together to deliver an amazing open-world environment, with a rich storyline, and brilliant game play....At first I didn't think I would like it, but after a couple nights I was hooked....

LA Noire, otoh, is a different experience. Its still got an amazing story, and a really beautiful environment, but the game play is the real magic--a successful mix of traditional action, and a daring new dimension in video games.

I played both of these games nonstop until I beat them. RDR took me longer I believe....

And I voted RDR in the poll...but in reality, these are both two top-shelf games....

Each provides an exquisite;y unique gaming experience.

I think I might have actually liked the LAN storyline a bit more than the RDR story---but the depth and gameplay of RDR was a determining factor....there just wasn't enough side missions and subplots in LAN...

At any rate...the story and city in LAN were so beautiful....


I still have yet to play MP3 so..................................

[Slamman]

QUOTE (Versous @ Saturday, Jun 23 2012, 22:08)

Just finished Red Dead Redemption. The only Reason I bought it from PSN is because I heard that it has a great story. And wow, what a fantastic game! I know, I'm late to the party but I Needed to write this in here.

Damn straight. Some people just find it boring, but it's so beautiful and articulated, it brings back the period in great style, think of it as UNFORGIVEN in gaming, Clint's movie revived the Western in Hollywood and Rockstar's for the game world

It beats the others hands down

[John The Grudge]

QUOTE (The Killa @ Saturday, Jun 23 2012, 22:33)

I'll choose LA Noire, yet I won't say it was particularly a great game, but just because it dared to go in a different direction, and.. erm kinda-sorta pulled it off. I played RDR for the first time about a year back after caving into peer pressure from pretty much f*cking everybody, yet I couldn't get sucked into it. I think I over-hyped myself with it and therefore put a detriment on the overall enjoyment of the game. If it came to PeeCee I'll consider giving it another go. Max Payne 3 was a poor portrayal of the series, and I'm massively disappointed with it.

I'd say it totally pulled it off. OK so the driving was horrible and the unedited gridded streets were a bore but as a detective game it succeeds completely. RDR is obviously the better game but that's beside the point. It'll be a shame if Rockstar don't do a follow up.

Haven't played Max Payne 3 yet.