Chase's pursuers typically don't pose any real threat, and on a couple of missions they back off shortly after pulling out of the parking lot. Driving isn't too bad when not on assignment, but the story mode chase scenes are an uninspired snooze-fest. Bear in mind that I use the term "high-speed" loosely. They typically involve breaking into a building, finding an item and then making a high-speed getaway. While inventive at times, most of the stages play the same way. Sadly, this is where my enjoyment with the campaign ended. While a bit too easy, I did find them to be strangely satisfying. Most puzzles amount to destroying Legos, building Legos out of the destroyed Legos, and using gadgets to reach new areas. The level design is similar to other Lego games, and each of Chase's disguises are equipped with gadgets to solve puzzles. These assignments are like a self-contained amusement park, each with a bevy of secrets, enemies to fight and puzzles. The story missions have Chase travel around the city proper and ultimately lead him to a "Special Assignment" that takes place in a unique area.
I'm not ashamed to admit that I laughed out loud more than a few times, which was good since most of the stages walk the line between "clever" and "tedious." The plot isn't exactly engaging, but the colorful characters and funny scenarios were enough to hold my interest, and the solid voice-acting gives it charm and a dash of wit.
Whether I was working with the Mafia to hijack a moon buggy or helping the police bust up a gang meeting at an ice cream speakeasy, I rarely got bored with the narrative. The story works as a light parody, poking fun at crime dramas and dropping dated pop-culture references with reckless abandon. With a host of disguises and one-liners at his disposal, Chase goes undercover working with some of Lego City's elite criminal forces. Rex Fury and his goons are wreaking havoc in Lego City, and it's up to all-star detective Chase McCain to put a stop to them. Sadly, though, not even the Saturday morning vibe of the story can make Lego City Undercover the system-seller Nintendo may have wanted it to be. To their credit, they were successful in maintaining the spirit of their core franchise.
#SECRET BASE LEGO CITY UNDERCOVER SERIES#
With Lego City Undercover, Fusion decided to take the series in a new direction by placing it in a sandbox setting with characters of their own design. I've found many of them to be appealing in a relaxing sort of way, and I like the concept of Lego-izing licensed properties like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. TT Fusion's popular Lego titles are never "great," but they always seem to hit the right notes as far as comfort gaming is concerned. WTF Pig cannons and chicken guns? Okay, I'll roll with it. HIGH Destroying every Lego object in my path.
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