TechRadar was recently able to go hands-on with the new Switch version of L.A. Noire. The site reported on functionality that Nintendo’s system offers, gameplay tweaks, and more.
Here’s a roundup of information:
– Runs 1080p docked
– 720p resolution in handheld mode
– Game may have some pop-in during driving sequences
– Interrogations have been streamlined
– You now have three clear options to pick when responding to a suspect’s story
– Good Cop: play along in a supportive manner
– Bad Cop: get aggressive with your questioning
– Accuse: accuse the suspect
– These three options will now appear next to your suspect in large, noirish lettering
– Can be played with a Pro Controller
– You’re able to use the Switch’s touchscreen in handheld mode
– Interact with crime scenes and clues, tapping on items to pick them up and moving them around with the drag of a finger
– This touch functionality also makes it easier to interact with your notebook
– Notebook has your clues, addresses and questions for suspects
– A new simplified form of movement has also been introduced, allowing you to tap on your surrounding environment and have Cole walk towards it
– By detaching the Joy-Con, you can use motion controls to aim and control the camera, rotate and inspect clues from various angles, and even put up your dukes and brawl
– New unlockable outfits and two new cinematic camera angles, which allow the player to get a much wider view of a crime scene
– Closer look with a tighter, over-the-shoulder viewpoint
