Some of the platforming was quite tricky too, and even if it frustrated at times we were grateful of the challenge it presented. At times you'll be climbing and free-running like Ezio, or gliding down from lofty perches like Batman in Arkham Asylum. Undercover draws plenty of inspiration from titles such as GTA, but there's other influences that can't be hidden.

It keeps the puzzles interesting, even if some of the solutions are quite clearly signposted. There's eight different costumes all told, ranging from an burglar's outfit complete with crowbar and environment altering gun, to a farmer costume that allows plants to be watered so they grow up walls, and gives a projectile firing chicken that doubles as a glider.Įarly Lego games were, at times, painfully linear and simplistic, and although the puzzles here aren't particularly taxing, switching between the various costumes is essential in order to make progress. Whilst the map size might not increase once unlocked in the main story, access to its challenges does, as throughout the game you unlock new costumes that grant you the abilities required to reach some challenges that are unavailable at first. It's not huge, and familiarity soon starts to sink in as you explore the world around you, but there's still plenty going on to keep you occupied outside of the main storyline which finds Chase heading undercover in order to apprehend an escaped criminal. One of Undercover's selling points is the open-world environment that hosts the action.

While adults will find plenty to enjoy, Undercover's firmly aimed at a younger audience, and we've no doubt that the game will hit home with that demographic. When considered in that respect, it doesn't feel like a risky proposition. There's no movie license to attract in additional fans, but Lego City is strong brand in its own right, and there'll be appeal here from those with the accompanying Lego sets.

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