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LEGO® City Undercover

Wii U, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Join the Chase! In LEGO® CITY Undercover, play as Chase McCain, a police officer who's been tasked with going undercover to hunt down the notorious – and recently escaped – criminal Rex Fury and putting an end to his city-wide crime wave.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Racing, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Pros

  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Large open world with many collectibles
  • Accessible and fun gameplay
  • Family-friendly content
  • Vehicle customization and variety

Cons

  • Tedious 100% completion grind
  • Pc port has performance issues and crashes
  • Camera and control quirks
  • Lack of music during free roam
  • Limited multiplayer/co-op integration

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control Chase McCain with freedom to explore the open world, choose disguises with different abilities, and decide how to approach missions and side tasks."

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay involves skillful driving, puzzle solving, and combat with some challenge, but overall accessible and not highly difficult."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focuses on single-player story and exploration without competitive multiplayer or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long playtimes, replaying for 100% completion and enjoying the open world for extended sessions."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Primarily single-player but includes local co-op mode, though the game is designed mainly for solo play."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players build super builds and customize vehicles, with many collectibles and construction elements encouraging creativity."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Gameplay emphasizes balanced interactions and story progression rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players enjoy the lighthearted, humorous world as a stress relief and fun distraction from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or pressure reported."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different disguises and abilities, explore the city, and engage in varied side activities."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Open-world city with many hidden collectibles, side quests, and vertical areas encourages discovery."

  • Expression
    3

    "Vehicle customization and character disguises allow for player self-expression within the game."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "The game features a fictional LEGO city with exaggerated characters and humorous, imaginative scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some social play via local co-op and community sharing, but mostly a solo experience."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in driving, combat, and puzzle solving, and unlock new abilities through disguises."

  • Health
    -5

    "Standard sedentary video game play with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active engagement and focus; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly surface-level or single-player."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No leadership or management roles; players follow story-driven objectives."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong emphasis on collecting items, unlocking disguises, and building super structures."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally lighthearted and fun with balanced challenge, providing a relaxing experience."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable visuals and sound design with some excitement from driving and action sequences."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social status or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly recognized."

  • Story
    4

    "Engaging narrative with humor and references, providing strong story immersion."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Some puzzle solving and planning with disguises and mission approaches, but overall straightforward gameplay."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Includes car chases and action moments that provide moderate excitement and tension."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report high value for time spent, especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of content."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Combat is non-lethal and cartoonish; emphasis on arresting and disarming rather than destruction."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Low-risk environment with minimal threat; focus is on exploration and story rather than survival."

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