I caved and bought the basic Wii U solely for this LEGO title. I am a huge LEGO fan and have played all of the available titles on my PS3. So when I found out that Lego City was a Wii U exclusive, I was bummed.
I grew up playing Nintendo since the late 80s. So I am a Nintendo gal. That said, when I purchased the Wii, I never got used to the Wii mote and the nunchuk. I like the traditional controller. So when they announced the release of this console, I initially decided against buying it, since I thought that the Wii U gamepad was too gimmicky. It turns out I was wrong. Massively wrong.
LEGO City Undercover showcases the gamepad's features. So far, I'm only in chapter 5, but its features are the following (if I discover any more features, I'll edit this review): a. can scan for hidden collectibles and suspects (which is addicting - I found myself scanning the environment instead of embarking on my mission).
b. shows you the City's gargantuan map
c. Listen to audio conversations
d. Engage in video chats with your colleagues, etc.
The gamepad is very interactive, and I'm loving it so far! (On that note: the battery drains fast, so keep the charger next to you while playing.)
Lego City Undercover is probably the BEST outta all the titles. It was worth every cent. Its environment is amazingly colossal! It's much, much, much bigger than the Lord of the Rings and Batman 2. I knew prior to purchasing it that the City is huge, but I honestly didn't expect it to be this vast! I found myself exploring the areas. The view was simply spectacular as I was standing atop a bridge. It's so obvious that the producers put a lot of thought and detail into this game. Kudos to them.
I wish that Lego City Undercover is a two-player game. My six-year-old nephew and I always play the LEGO games together, so I'm disappointed that it isn't available for this title.
There is a lot of driving in this game (and since I am not a big fan of driving vehicles in any video game, I mentally groaned). My six-year-old nephew tried driving and then handed the controller to me (as if his aunt could do a better job lol). I ended up running over pedestrians and smashing into everything. The game thankfully doesn't penalize you for your accidents. The driving is MUCH better than Indiana Jones 2, but it is still a bit of a chore. (That said, I am getting the hang of it.) Luckily, I learned that you could hail a cab and you could be driven to your destination. So I can't complain much.
Another teeny tiny gripe: I occasionally found out that I can't rotate the camera (using the right analog stick) 360 degrees.
Also, the loading time is very long. Too long by any standard. Personally, I don't mind waiting, since the game makes up for it.
Despite my minor gripes, I gave it a five star. I love this game so much and I'm still early in the game. The graphics are simply stunning. The dialogue is funny and witty! It's the ideal game for the whole family. I can tell right off the bat that its replayability factor is high. You can unlock many disguises throughout your playthrough. For example: A miner's outfit, a robber's outfit, etc. I love the "special effects" when Chase McCain gets suspended in mid-air while driving, a la Hollywood. I also love the martial arts. Instead of mashing your button while in attack mode, you can do certain techniques. It's fun.
If you're a Lego fan, then I recommend that you buy it. If you haven't played any Lego title before, then this game comes highly recommended from me. If you want to play with another person, then I suggest you pick up The Lord of the Rings (since it has an offline co-op mode). I can't tell you how many times my six year-old nephew made me play it with him. There came a time when I actually hid it from him.
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Product Description
LEGO® City comes to life, only on the Wii U™ system! The popular LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life for the first time in the vast, open world of the LEGO® City: Undercover game. As police officer Chase McCain you are armed with clever disguises, special abilities, and the ultimate crime-fighting tool—the Wii U GamePad controller. With its indispensable map, communicator, and high-tech scanning device, the Wii U GamePad is just what you need to crack the case. Run, drive and even fly through the city to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave once and for all.
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Hundreds of vehicles to use and collect
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Use the unique abilities of each disguise to uncover more of LEGO City
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For the first time, LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life in the LEGO City: Undercover game, exclusively for the Wii U console.
Explore the vast and open city filled with humorous LEGO characters any way you want. You can commandeer any one of over 100 different vehicles on the street or fly a helicopter through the air on your missions. Assume the identity of Chase McCain, an undercover officer armed with clever disguises each with their own special abilities and try to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave in LEGO City.
Use the Wii U GamePad controller as the ultimate detective device to seamlessly connect to the in-game action using it as an indispensable map, communicator, and high-tech scanning device. Look into the screen of the GamePad to get new views of crime scenes and use its motion sensing capabilities to scan for hidden clues and hiding criminals.
It’s up to you to save the good people of LEGO City.
Key Game Features
- Experience LEGO City like never before. Players will encounter familiar play sets come to life as they explore the vast city, looking for clues to bring Rex Fury to justice.
- Players can go undercover with a variety of disguises, including a firefighter, a construction worker, and even a robber, and use their unique abilities to solve puzzles and access new areas of the city.
- The Wii U GamePad controller is woven seamlessly into the game-play experience. Players use it to scan for hidden clues and criminals, receive mission updates, and place waypoints on an overhead city map that displays their position in real time.
- There are more than 100 vehicles for players to collect and use to explore the city, including sports cars, motorcycles, and even aircraft.
- LEGO City: Undercover delivers humor, parody, and more with fully voiced characters and ambient crowds, bringing LEGO City to life.
- Unlock cool vehicles and secret missions with an exclusive game code from the LEGO City set, High Speed Chase
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