We finally get a chance to review this massive open-world LEGO game. How does it stack up?

+ Some solid humor; + Tons to see and do; + Post game

Controls are still cumbersome; Some humor falls flat; No offTV play

A solid game that definitely has an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.

"Ugh, progress bar!" exclaims hero Chase McCain. Were this a self-aware parody I'd laugh, but it's not, and by the time you hear his little quip, barely ten minutes into the game, you've already sat through loading times (and the respective progress bars) the likes of which we've not experienced for...

Decent sized playing area; Absolutely superb humour and voice acting; Some nice use of the GamePad

Platforming can be a little hit and miss; Poor load times; The grapple gun; unlocked early; is rather limited in its use

An ex-police officer has returned to his hometown, his former flame is in witness protection and an old foe has escaped prison. It has all the makings of a gritty cop drama, but is built out of colourful plastic pieces.

A humorous treat for all ages; Good mixture of missions and free-roaming; Using the GamePad feels natural

Long load times; Minor graphical issues

If the phrase "Grand Theft LEGO" sends you into a proper tizzy, then you've got something to smile about. LEGO City Undercover takes the old open-world formula and gives it a delightfully silly spin, not only taking a well-deserved break from the typical LEGO game fare, but inviting the younger...

LEGO City Undercover is based on a fun-loving story that is accessible for younger gamers, yet peppered with references that will leave older gamers smiling at all times. The gameplay is lacking depth, the loading times are abysmal, and inconsistent frame-rates certainly mar the experience.

+ '80s references; + Classic LEGO gameplay; + Family fun; fun-loving story

- Abysmal loading times and framerates; - Gameplay lacks depth; - Missions are mostly the same thing

TT Games' has brought Lego City: Undercover to the Nintendo Wii U without all the big-name franchise titles behind it. This time around we will not see Batman , Star Wars or Lord of the Rings but instead are introduced to a new protagonist, Chase McCain.

It was back in March when I first took on the case. First day of spring. Not that the heavenly landlord had seen fit to spring for a higher heating bill. It was a cold, cruel breeze that met my face upon leaving the local game merchant's shop.

When I first saw LEGO City Undercover , the first thing that came to mind was the music video for the Beastie Boys' Sabotage: fictional cops with over-the-top car chases, disguises, and ridiculous hair.

Tons of places to explore, puzzles to solve, and things to collect; Great humor

Excruciatingly long load times

After 10 years of adapting movie and comic book properties, Lego is finally letting its own original products tell a story. Just as you would use your imagination to conjure plot lines with your Lego playsets, Lego City: Undercover takes a ton of familiar Lego City toys and presents a comedic tale...

Pop culture references; Inventive use of occupations; Rewarding puzzle solving

Long load times; Limited backstory; No co-op