LEGO City: Undercover

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High Score - 90/100

Low Score - 60/100

Dominic Leighton (TheSixthAxis)

Recommended

“For fans of the series who’ve perhaps tired of the ceaseless march of movie tie-ins, Lego City Undercover is a hilarious, expansive, brick-infused open-world experience that’s begging to be explored.”

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Ivan Conte (The Games Machine)

7.2/10

“This is one of the sloppiest porting ever made, full of bugs, crashes and framerate drops. This is especially unfortunate, because LEGO City Undercover is probably the funniest LEGO title ever made by TT Games. Our suggestion? Wait for a solid patch, a price drop or a sale.”

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Neil Bolt (PlayStation Universe)

6.5/10

“A bit more love and attention would have seen the PS4 version of Lego City Undercover receive the commendation it deserves, but its unresolved shady past has caught up with it.”

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
ACG	Jeremy Penter	Not Recommended	04-04-2017	Video Review	Read review
Areajugones	Juanma García	7.5 / 10	04-17-2017	Lego City Undercover is a very enjoyable game for all ages and with a lot of possibilities, but it has some poorly used elements that could have been much better.	Read review
Atomix	Emilio Reyes	80 / 100	04-15-2017	Like all Lego Games we have not a challenging experience on Lego City Undercover, but undoubtedly this is one of the most complete games on the franchise with an original story based on the famous toys. With all the classic humor of Lego Games, a varied city to explore and the new split-screen coop game, Lego City Undercover is still fun four years later than its original release.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Dean James	4 / 5 stars	04-17-2017	LEGO City Undercover was already a great game when it released on Wii U four years ago and this new release takes that and tweaks it just a bit. The overall experience is a little smoother and the addition of co-op is a nice touch, and even though there’s nothing substantially new here, those that missed out before will want to check out LEGO City Undercover this time around.	Read review
Cheat Code Central	Sean Engemann	4 / 5 stars	04-06-2017	LEGO City Undercover is an original, hilarious, and action-packed adventure that provides ample freedom and endless activities. It is apparent, however, that despite its revolutionary features back in 2013, the remastered version shows that many elements need retooling to be on par with current LEGO video games.	Read review
COGconnected	Alex Everatt	82 / 100	04-14-2017	The voice actors do an absolutely splendid job delivering the dialog – whether it’s Chase McCain’s tough demeanor or Frank Honey’s silly quips, all of it is spot on.	Read review
Cubed3	Sandy Wilson	9 / 10	05-01-2017	This was by far the most enjoyable LEGO adventure so far when originally released back on Wii U, and now it still holds up just as well on other formats, despite some lengthy load times between certain scenes. There is such a wide variety of tasks included in LEGO City Undercover that it challenges Grand Theft Auto, the series it clearly takes inspiration from, bringing the LEGO universe to the masses, delivering a slew of smart missions, so many extras to keep players going outside of the core story, along with the trademark LEGO humour.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Dylan Cornett	7.5 / 10	12-15-2016	All in all, Lego City Undercover is a good deal of fun that players from all ages will be able to enjoy. While the game is nothing challenging or revolutionary, it is nice to see a game as kid-friendly as Lego take tribute from a series that meant for adults. The overworld is large enough to where players will always have something new to discover while going after the criminals led by Red Fury. Undercover might be too easy of a challenge but that doesn’t take away from the overall wonderful experience players will have going through this delightful world.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Nick H.	4 / 5 stars	04-19-2017	If you missed LEGO City Undercover the first time around and enjoy this unique brand of adventure gaming, know that this release is one of the most entertaining and original LEGO games in quite some time.	Read review
FNintendo	Nuno Nêveda	8 / 10	04-20-2017	LEGO City Undercover for Nintendo Switch is an adaptation that succeeds in its main goals. This is an open world LEGO game that remains fun to play, with a very large amount of content to explore and even though it doesn’t represent a revolutionary development compared to its original version, it’s certainly a game that should be played by all those who haven’t had a chance to do it before.	Read review
GameMAG	ACE	7 / 10	05-27-2017	New LEGO City Undercover is not the best remaster of the original game. Updated graphics and co-op option is OK, but developers forgot to fix most of the technical flaws. If you have not played it on WiiU and you like LEGO, then do not skip Undercover. The implementation of game mechanics is still one of the best in the series, together with an excellent full translation into Russian language it can give you about twenty hours of wonderful experiences in cubic LEGO-world. On the other hand, the updated version does not add nothing really new, and if you played the original on the WiiU, you can safety skip the remaster.	Read review
GamePro	Tobias Veltin	85 / 100	04-05-2017	Charming Adventure with great atmosphere and Open-World, which every Lego Fan should look at.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	8 / 10	04-07-2017	LEGO City Undercover is a solid LEGO game that does something unique and different for a series that typically just uses existing franchises for stories.	Read review
GameSpew	Kim Snaith	9 / 10	04-11-2017	I feel like Traveller’s Tales is going to be hard-pushed to outdo themselves on another LEGO game that feels as enjoyable to play as LEGO City Undercover.	Read review
GameZone	Travis Amores	8 / 10	04-10-2017	‘LEGO City Undercover’ uses LEGO’s classic aesthetic to provide an open environment, entertaining characters, and gameplay conducive to both building and problem-solving. This energetic game easily has the potential to appeal to players of all ages.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Randy Kalista	8 / 10	05-18-2017	LEGO City Undercover is a slap-happy LEGO GTA. This 2017 remaster of the 2014 Wii U exclusive now introduces the originally absent co-op play, while also jumping onto the Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Easily my favorite LEGO game in years.	Read review
GamingBolt	Vijay Sinha	6 / 10	04-24-2017	Lego City Undercover is a comical, open-world adventure set in a Lego world that doesn’t borrow from other franchises. Despite the warts, it’s easy to get yourself lost in its whacky tale.	Read review
GamingTrend	Ron Burke	80 / 100	04-10-2017	LEGO City Undercover, like many games exclusive to the Wii U, is an undiscovered gem. I’m happy Warner Bros. and TT Fusion decided to update it for a new audience. The story is laugh-out-loud funny, full of witty one-liners and fantastic movie references for kids and adults (“Compupers!”). While the co-op feels very tacked-on, and the loading requires a bit of patience, it’s a worthy addition to the LEGO universe.	Read review
GearNuke	Muhammad Ali Bari	8.5 / 10	04-10-2017	Lego City Undercover is one of the best Lego games released on the current generation consoles. It is full of humor and offers a memorable local co-op experience that shouldn’t be missed if you are a fan of Lego games.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	8.5 / 10	04-12-2017	With such a fun story, great gameplay, and the ability to enjoy with a friend or relative, you’re never short of having a good time.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Sam Spyrison	3.5 / 5 stars	04-13-2017	As a children’s game, LEGO City Undercover will surely entertain those of the proper age with plenty of witty wordplay and slapstick humor, as well as a varied open-world to cause chaos in by themselves or with a playmate.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	85 / 100	04-18-2017	This is the same Lego City Undercover we played in Wii U, four years ago, with the only addition of coop multiplayer. A fun adventure, which lasts more than 10 to 15 hours and have lots of collectibles and sense of humor. On the downside, it feels technically outdated.	Read review
IGN	Tristan Ogilvie	8 / 10	04-05-2017	If you’ve already played the original LEGO City Undercover on Wii U, then there is little reason to pick up this re-release. However, if you were one of the many who missed it the first time around then LEGO City Undercover remains a hilarious riff on police procedurals, built upon a GTA-for-juniors open world blueprint, and stuffed with enjoyable side missions and collectibles to hunt down. The addition of split-screen play, cursory in its execution as it may be, only makes the game more appealing to players who would prefer to experience LEGO City Undercover with a friend riding shotgun. And what’s a good police story without a partner in crime-fighting?	Read review
IGN Italy	Francesco Destri	8 / 10	04-13-2017	Apart from some technical limits on Switch, even today, after four years from Wii U release, LEGO City Undercover remains one of the best LEGO games ever.	Read review
IGN Spain	Ángel Llamas	7.6 / 10	04-11-2017	A game that stands the test of time with little improvements to its original formula on Wii U.	Read review
JVL	Marko	6 / 10	04-18-2017	If you have played many hours of Lego City Undercover on Wii U, it’s difficult for us to recommend you this lazy port. It has nothing new to offer but a simple coop mode, a better framerate and a little bit more refined graphics. Our judgement might seems a bit harsh, but it totally changes if you’re new to Chase Mccain’s adventures. Because except a certain heaviness in the controls and the absence of a true liberty, the search for Rex Fury in the streets of Lego City is a real pleasure, truly funny and refreshing. In short, if this beginning of the year is absolutely amazing in terms of game releases, keeping a place for Lego City Undercover might not be the worst thing you could do.	Read review
M3	P-A Knutsson	6 / 10	04-19-2017	Lego City Undercovered was a pretty descent game on Wii U,	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	7 / 10	04-07-2017	The definitive version of the hidden gem in the Lego games catalogue, although the formula is so overused by now it no longer feels quite as fresh as it did.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	70 / 100	04-16-2017	Lego City Undercover is a fun and unique entry in the franchise, although it would have probably been more enjoyable had it released back in 2013. The game’s mechanics and appeal haven’t aged all that well, and a full asking price seems quite unwarranted, but fans of the series without a Wii U will likely appreciate finally being able to play it.	Read review
Nexus	Michael Dickie	6 / 10	05-10-2017	The Lego formula is starting to wear a little thin, and this game’s dated presentation, both visually and in the sound department, are not up to the standard that Traveller’s Tales themselves have already exceeded in other titles.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Thomas Whitehead	6 / 10	04-11-2017	Overall, LEGO City: Undercover doesn’t quite stand up as well in its 2017 form as it did when it originally came to Wii U; series improvements have come in the years since that leave this one looking slightly dusty in comparison. There are also some technical issues that hold it back, with odd graphical blemishes	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Adam Abou-Nasr	8 / 10	04-18-2017	From the hundreds of trinkets to the passersby’s stupid comments, LEGO City has me smitten. I’ve finished the story and gathered a handful of collectibles, but LEGO City Undercover will stay in my Switch for a good long while.	Read review
Player2.net.au	Matt Hewson	Recommended	04-18-2017	This is family gaming at its finest and caters to all ages with ease. If you are looking for an open world title that is suitable for everyone in the house, look no further.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Chandler Wood	7 / 10	04-09-2017	Undercover is a fantastic LEGO game with all the right humor and obsession inducing collectibles, but hints that maybe it’s time to take a long hard look at what can be done to fundamentally change the LEGO franchise to build the new evolution they need brick by LEGO brick.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Neil Bolt	6.5 / 10	04-14-2017	A bit more love and attention would have seen the PS4 version of Lego City Undercover receive the commendation it deserves, but its unresolved shady past has caught up with it.	Read review
Push Square	Liam Croft	6 / 10	04-06-2017	It’s easy to see why some would outright dismiss LEGO City Undercover purely on the basis of it being a LEGO game. The formula has gotten a bit too stale over the years, so if you’re looking for something fresh in the LEGO universe, Chase McCain’s adventure won’t satisfy you. But if you’re still interested in some brick hunting and cop action	Read review
Reno Gazette-Journal	Jason Hidalgo	7 / 10	05-16-2017	Having played all those other Lego games in the past, Lego City: Undercover feels like a retread, despite its solid design and mechanics. If you’re a newcomer to the series, Lego City: Undercover will be loads of fun, especially when played with a sidekick in your living room. If you’re someone who played the Wii U version or many of the games in the series and are looking for something new, however, Lego City: Undercover will likely feel like more of the same despite being one of the best incarnations of the Lego formula.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Leif Rey Bornales	9 / 10	05-02-2017	Lego City Undercover is a fun and entertaining game. If you love anything that’s Lego and want to immerse yourself in an open world that comes alive and reacts to whatever you do, then this is a game worth playing. The amusement it provides is worthwhile and it’s one of those games that you would love going back to. Lego City Undercover is Lego’s answer to Grand Theft Auto and I can say that they definitely delivered. And the best part? You can play this with a friend!	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Ľubomír Samotný	80 / 100	04-27-2017	Despite not having any licence, this Lego game has many funny references to well known movies. The gameplay is more on the casual side and it will keep you occupied for about 20 hours. Technical aspects of the game could be better, but they don’t ruin the game by any means.	Read review
SpazioGames	Nicolò Bicego	8 / 10	04-10-2017	Lego City Undercover is a worthy addition to the Lego franchise, especially now that is has a multiplayer option. Homewever, technical issues and stale gameplay hold it back from glory.	Read review
TechRaptor	Samuel Guglielmo	8 / 10	04-26-2017	Lego City Undercover is a five year old game that somehow is more innovative than recent Lego games. A reworked combat system and interesting open world help make a lot of fun, as does a hilarious story. It just needed some trimming of the filler and cutting down on the load times.	Read review
The Digital Fix	Andrew Phillips	8 / 10	05-17-2017	With improved performance and the addition of co-op gameplay functionality, Lego City Undercover is elevated to the status of one of the better, more fun modern day Lego titles.	Read review
The Games Machine	Ivan Conte	7.2 / 10	04-13-2017	This is one of the sloppiest porting ever made, full of bugs, crashes and framerate drops. This is especially unfortunate, because LEGO City Undercover is probably the funniest LEGO title ever made by TT Games. Our suggestion? Wait for a solid patch, a price drop or a sale.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Dominic Leighton	Recommended	04-05-2017	For fans of the series who’ve perhaps tired of the ceaseless march of movie tie-ins, Lego City Undercover is a hilarious, expansive, brick-infused open-world experience that’s begging to be explored.	Read review
TheXboxHub	James Birks	4 / 5 stars	04-13-2017	Overall, LEGO CITY Undercover manages to create a charming and humorous experience for all the family, with a definite old school cop show vibe in style, writing and soundtrack. It provides childish jokes and slapstick style to bring on the laughter, as well as cheeky parodies which are easily recognisable.	Read review
TrueAchievements	Dave Horobin	3.5 / 5 stars	04-27-2017	If you’ve enjoyed other LEGO games, LEGO CITY Undercover should definitely be on your radar, but for those who don’t, there is nothing revolutionary from the previous formula that will make you change your mind.	Read review
Use a Potion	Daryl Leach	7.8 / 10	04-09-2017	Despite the sense of familiarity returning gamers will feel, LEGO City Undercover is still a lot of fun to play. LEGO City is a joy to explore, the story and characters are great, whilst the gameplay still remains a lot of fun. You can always count on LEGO video games to offer a lot of fun and it’s a trend that has continued here; just don’t expect to see anything fresh outside of the open world experience.	Read review
Video Chums	Mary Billington	8.7 / 10	04-22-2017	Lego City Undercover remains a unique game in such a sizable series.	Read review

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As Chase McCain, you’ll become an expert at hand-to-hand combat, fighting your foes and wrestling them to the ground until you can slap the cuffs on ’em. The best officers are also pros at free running, jumping, climbing, and traversing the city on special blue and white bricks. Do you have what it takes?

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