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The noir genre arose in film during and after World War II.
It featured cynical motivations and dramatic depictions of crime, which reflected that of life post-war.
However, the genre has since spread to a variety of mediums, including video games.
Grim Fandango Remastered
Grim Fandangowas one of the first videogames to successfully tackle the noir theme back in 1998.
And despite its undead cartoonish style, the game is as fully fletched noir as it can get.
Most notably, we enjoyed the narrative and events of the most recent one,Max Payne 3the best.
The Wolf Among Us
TheWolf Among Usis developed by Telltale Games.
The Wolf Among Ushas five episodes, all of which have been deemed notable entries to the series.
This responsibility weighs heavily on you as the sheriff of Fabletown since there are consequences to your decisions.
L.A. Noire
If you want the purest noir experience in a video game,L.A.
Noireis without a doubt the genre’s best game of all time.
Playing as detective Cole Phelps, you gradually rise through the ranks, and the cases begin to intertwine.
This may pique your interest even more, given thatL.A.
But we must warn you that it is not for the faint of heart.
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.
