Visit our network of sites: LEGO City: Undercover for Wii U Review Rating 1 to 10, top score 10 Fun and charming for both kids and adults Lots to do and see It's Grand Theft Auto for kids No off-TV play support GamePad controls limited and frustrating at times Too similar to other "Lego" games There are annoying issues that mar the Lego City: Undercover experience, but they hardly get in the way of what is ultimately a fun and satisfying experience. The folks at TT games have built a veritable empire out of digital Lego bricks over the years. Starting with Star Wars, gamers have been treated to LEGO-fied versions of some of pop culture’s most enduring icons. Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman and The Lord of the Rings trilogy have been given the plastic brick treatment, and soon Spiderman and other Marvel superheroes will grace TVs across the world in LEGO form as well. It’s a safe formula; mixing pop culture with the popular children’s toy.
It’s been successful, and more importantly it’s worked to surprisingly good results. It’s no wonder then that it’s only now that TT games are ditching the tried and true formula in favor of something that they can truly call their own, even if it’s still a bit derivative. In terms of design, LEGO City picks up right where LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes left off; giving players access to an open world to explore and destroy brick by brick. LEGO City – clearly inspired by real world San Francisco – dwarfs Gotham in pure scale, even from the onset when only a small portion of the overall map is available for exploration. The player assumes the role of Chase McCain, an amalgam of nearly every wise-cracking, unorthodox, ace cop you’ve ever seen on small or silver screen. His quest is a simple one: track down and catch his recently escaped from prison nemesis, Rex Fury. The plot may be as cliché ridden as it can possibly get, but that’s kind of the point here.
Chase, and the rest of the cast for that matter, are expertly voice acted, which only adds an extra level of panache to the game’s referential humor that hits more often than it misses, even if it ends up soring over the heads of the younger portion of its audience. Grand Theft Auto for Kids It is quite clear why many have referred to LEGO City as Grand Theft Auto for kids. The overall structure of the game very much mirrors the esteemed sandbox series. Missions and other points of interest are displayed on the game’s mini-map, and players are encouraged to explore every inch of plasticized real estate, whether on foot or by one of the game’s varied vehicles. It’s fun to just run around break stuff, and some gamers may find themselves getting lost in simple exploration before even undertaking a single, story-driven mission. Not all is well in the building block city though. LEGO City’s greatest stumbling block is that it isn’t all that comfortable getting too far from the established, tried and true formula that has permeated the franchises from the very beginning.
The open world, in itself an established feature from Batman 2 as previously noted, helps to establish a feeling of newness, but missions fall right back into well-trodden territory. Chase will move from area to area, break LEGO objects, reconstruct those LEGO objects into new LEGO objects, and arrest some criminals. There are a few sequences that take place in the open world, that help to freshen the gameplay up a bit, but these aren’t utilized nearly as often as they could or should be. Past LEGO games contained unlockable characters that would possess unique abilities that would be key to traversing particular levels or puzzles. LEGO City puts a slight spin on this concept by providing Chase with a variety of outfits and disguises, that gift players with unique equipment and/or abilities that can be used to access secrets around the city or in particular missions. These outfits not only provide variety, but are a great benefit to replayability since completionists will not be able to snag every collectible without going back to past missions with new duds in hand.
Spring into action as a super cop and bring the crooks of LEGO® CITY to justice! LEGO® CITY Undercover on Wii U offers all the classic gameplay, awesome action and unique humour players have come to expect from LEGO video games – and a whole lot more too. This action title combines platforming, puzzles, exploration, combat, HD visuals and an original story with plenty of laughs. Featuring heaps of thrilling missions, over 100 unlockable vehicles and unlockable characters too, LEGO® CITY sure is a busy place to hang out!As legendary police officer Chase McCain – an expert in disguises who's also a skilled free-runner – you’ll go undercover on the trail of escaped criminal Rex Fury. Use different outfits and a variety of skills to hunt down that jailbird and put him back in the slammer!Chase can step into the shoes of a Miner, Construction Worker, Robber, Fireman, Farmer and more. As a Police Officer in uniform Chase can use his Communicator device to search the area for clues or snap pics of suspects, and his Grapple Gun helps him reach higher areas, swing on poles, or pull things down.
As a Miner, Chase can smash boulders and use dynamite – sure to be an explosive experience! Whether it’s solving puzzles, accessing secret areas, or following the story, each disguise is bound to come in handy.Chase McCain is a proper parkour professional: a whizz at climbing, jumping, swinging, somersaulting and generally being far too agile for words. Your brill skills will come in handy because LEGO® CITY just happens to be packed full of free-running courses – tackle these and you’ll get to explore tons of the city, pocketing plenty of cool stuff on the way! Our hero is also a martial arts expert and, quite frankly, LEGO® CITY is full of dirty crooks and frenzied felons who want to have a go at him. As well as throwing his own blows Chase can counter, grab and throw his opponents – and sometimes a move will put you in ultra-impressive slow-motion too.In this urban adventure you’re not just locked down with levels or handcuffed to the hub – the city is a massive open world for you to explore.
Enjoy true freedom as you explore the seamless, high-definition grandeur of bright lights, LEGO® CITY. Head anywhere you want to go, hunting high and low (literally!) in your hot pursuit of Rex Fury.Lost in the city? With a handy bird’s-eye view of the area shown on the Wii U GamePad’s touch screen it’s easy to get your bearings. The GamePad acts as your police Communicator, scanner, map and much more. With the GamePad in your hands you can scan for clues, photograph felons, receive mission updates and even see through walls. This personal satnav also helpfully records the locations of any landmarks or collectables you happen to pass by so you can go and investigate them later…Get your minifigure mitts on more than 100 unlockable vehicles (including cars, trucks, speedboats and helicopters) and make your way about town in something a bit more ‘your speed’. But that’s not all, you can also unlock hundreds of the inhabitants of LEGO® CITY as playable characters too. LEGO® studs are the currency of this brick-based burg, and they’re everywhere: piled in corners, lined along rooftops, even trailed up walls!
You’ll need loads of studs to purchase all the unlockable vehicles and characters in the game, so stuffing your pockets is well worthwhile if you want to collect everything.Explore a huge open world, unlock 100+ vehicles, and put Rex Fury away for good in LEGO® CITY Undercover on Wii U.LEGO® CITY comes alive in HD, and the open-world setting gives you complete freedom to roam wherever you want toThe Wii U GamePad acts as your police Communicator, scanner, map and much moreAs legendary police officer Chase McCain use different outfits and a variety of skillsWith over 100 vehicles to unlock and collect, you’re sure to find a favourite Nintendo SelectsThis game is now available as part of the Nintendo Selects range, a series of top-notch software that offers varied gaming experiences! Find out more about Nintendo Selects on Wii U, Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii. What you need to know This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. The payment will be made with Nintendo eShop funds registered with the Nintendo Network ID used to complete the purchase.
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