LEGO City Undercover

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  • Summary: Take on the role of Chase McCain, an undercover detective armed with clever disguises. Your mission is to stifle the dastardly Rex Fury and end his crime wave in LEGO City. As players run, drive and fly through the city, they’ll use the Wii U GamePad controller as a new law enforcementTake on the role of Chase McCain, an undercover detective armed with clever disguises. Your mission is to stifle the dastardly Rex Fury and end his crime wave in LEGO City. As players run, drive and fly through the city, they’ll use the Wii U GamePad controller as a new law enforcement gadget. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. Quarter to Three
    Mar 20, 2013
    100
    This is another rare game that’s far too good to be trapped on a Nintendo system.
  2. Toronto Sun
    Mar 13, 2013
    90
    Lego City Undercover nails the best aspects of open world games in its own way, and with the inclusion of Lego building mechanics, it feels enough like its own thing rather than a sanitized version of an existing thing.
  3. The Escapist
    Mar 15, 2013
    90
    Simply put, LEGO City Undercover is a blast to play. It's funny, challenging, and features tons of extra content that'll keep you busy for hours. Sure, it's got a few minor quibbles here and there but it's hard to dwell on them when everything else is so enjoyable.
  4. Digital Chumps
    Mar 17, 2013
    80
    Ultimately, there are more reasons to praise and play LCU than not, especially for Wii U owners looking for something new and exclusive that doesn't involve a Nintendo icon.
  5. Digital Spy
    Mar 29, 2013
    80
    A hugely enjoyable open-world adventure which shouldn't fail to raise a smile. It would be criminal to ignore it.
  6. 4P.de
    Mar 22, 2013
    77
    For the first time since Bionicle Heroes Traveller’s Tales didn’t have to stick to an external license, but could let their fantasy run wild in an open world. The result is a little shallow in terms of mechanics, but makes up for it with bucket loads of humor in the tradition of the early Zucker/Abrahams spoofs.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 13, 2013
    50
    But for parents and adults, Undercover is a less inviting prospect, even with its satirical undertone. It’s a plastic facsimile of GTA – a game that was hardly humourless to begin with, and one that has already spawned a genre’s worth of more sophisticated rivals and clones.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 68
  3. Negative: 2 out of 68
  1. Fart
    Mar 18, 2013
    10
    This is simply a new beginning for open-world games. Its not only the most innovative wii u game so far, its also the best lego game ever.This is simply a new beginning for open-world games. Its not only the most innovative wii u game so far, its also the best lego game ever. What we have here is an instant classic. It features a memorably funny story with impressive voice acting. The graphics are great considering that this lego game is an open-world experience. The wii u gamepad truly feels like a tool that enhances the experience. If this game actually does end up on the 360 and ps3, it probably won't have the unique features of the gamepad. The point is....GO BUY IT!… Expand
  2. freeprince
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    One of the most complete LEGO games I've played. The city is huge. Tons of unlockables. Lots of main quests and side quests and missionsOne of the most complete LEGO games I've played. The city is huge. Tons of unlockables. Lots of main quests and side quests and missions MUST be replayed to finish the game with completion. This game gives the user lots of jokes and lots of content. I cannot think of anything I don't like about this game. Bought for Wii U originally and bought again on the Switch for the 2 player mode. Not a disappointment.… Expand
  4. NintendoJeroen
    Apr 10, 2013
    10
    This game is really amazing. It's got so much content and never gets boring. The story line is awesome, it's got great humor. You gotta buyThis game is really amazing. It's got so much content and never gets boring. The story line is awesome, it's got great humor. You gotta buy this if you own a Wii U, its definitely the best game out there at the moment.… Expand
  5. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic Game! Amazing world, characters, gameplay varieties and music.

    This game is hilarious for all ages and entertaining from start to finish. All the characters have great and funny moments, my personal favourite being Officer Dunby who is a mixture of all the stereotypes of a policeman.

    The only flaw is the loading times. They can take up to a couple of minutes which slows down the overall game experience. Aside from that, this game is filled with charm and memorable moments.
    A must buy on the Wii U

    Overall, this is a fantastic game that sets a very high bar for other future LEGO games to follow.    … Expand
  6. axy7
    May 30, 2013
    9
    Es un juego de mundo abierto, inicias con pocas habilidades y conforme avanzas consigues más que te permiten explorar la misma ciudad pero aEs un juego de mundo abierto, inicias con pocas habilidades y conforme avanzas consigues más que te permiten explorar la misma ciudad pero a sitios que antes no podías, esto otorga rejugabilidad y variedad por los trajes que debes conseguir. Es un juego muy divertido, con el humor típico de Lego. Uso adecuado del Gamepad, vistoso gráficamente, un juego extremadamente recomendable si te gustan los juegos de mundo abierto, sino son tanto lo tuyo revísalo, aunque debes jugarlo un buen rato para disfrutarlo y reírte con su humor.… Expand
  7. MinishCap223
    Mar 25, 2013
    8
    This game is by far the best Lego game yet. Ive played some of the other games in the franchise and they were really entertaining but LegoThis game is by far the best Lego game yet. Ive played some of the other games in the franchise and they were really entertaining but Lego City Undercover beats them all. Lego City is pretty much a family friendly version of GTA but honestly I like Lego City way better. This is definitely the best game available for Wii U right now. If you own a Wii U then you should definitely get this game.… Expand
  8. ssesses
    Jul 30, 2019
    0
    This game fails to understand what makes GTA so refreshing. This game builds an open world, but then fills it with invisible walls. TheThis game fails to understand what makes GTA so refreshing. This game builds an open world, but then fills it with invisible walls. The gameplay falls into a loop: Drive, puzzle, quick-time event, boss, drive, etc. The driving is dull, puzzles are repetitive, and bosses are simply pointless and dull. There is very little detail, and after 15 hours in the game, you haven't even touched 90% of a map, and there's no reason to explore this area. The unused areas are uninteresting unless you enjoy watching cars driving and people moving. Insane pop-ins and pop-outs, a button-bashing combat system, and overused humor.

    I fail to find a redeeming aspect of this game.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Wii U Game of 2013
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#8 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2013
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#8 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013