Lego City Undercover: Your Ultimate Walkthrough Guide!
Hey there, fellow gamers! Ever found yourself lost in the sprawling, brick-built metropolis of Lego City Undercover? Don't worry, we've all been there! This guide is your ultimate companion, designed to help you navigate every corner of this amazing open-world adventure. We'll explore the best strategies, hidden secrets, and essential tips to make sure you have an epic time as Chase McCain. Ready to dive in? Let's get started!
Understanding Lego City Undercover's Open World
Alright, guys, before we jump into the nitty-gritty, let's chat about Lego City Undercover itself. This game is huge, seriously huge! It's an open-world action-adventure game, much like a Lego-fied version of Grand Theft Auto, but with a family-friendly twist. You play as Chase McCain, an undercover cop who's back in Lego City to stop the notorious criminal, Rex Fury. The city is your playground, with tons of missions, collectibles, and side activities to keep you entertained for hours.
The city is divided into several districts, each with its unique vibe and challenges. You'll start in the harbor district, which acts as a tutorial area, introducing you to the game's mechanics. As you progress, you'll unlock access to other districts, like Auburn Bay Bridge, Crescent Park, and Paradise Sands. Each district boasts its own set of missions, characters, and secrets. You'll need to explore every nook and cranny to find everything.
One of the coolest features of Lego City Undercover is the ability to change Chase's disguise. These disguises are key to progressing through the game. Each disguise gives Chase special abilities that will allow you to access new areas, solve puzzles, and complete missions. For example, the Robber disguise lets you break into safes, while the Miner disguise allows you to use dynamite to blow up obstacles. You will need to switch between these disguises constantly to complete your tasks. This is not a simple task, but is the core of the game.
To make your journey easier, we've got a detailed walkthrough, including tips for each mission, and all of the collectibles in each area. We'll also provide you with a map to make sure that you do not miss any of them. Remember to have fun, explore, and enjoy the hilarious story and characters in Lego City Undercover.
Navigating the Map
Lego City Undercover's map is your best friend. It shows you the locations of missions, collectibles, and important locations. However, at first, the map will be covered with a fog, and you need to uncover it as you explore the city. The map is really helpful for planning your route, tracking down collectibles, and figuring out where to go next. Open the map frequently to get a good sense of the layout, and to plan your next objective. You can use the map to set waypoints, which are super helpful when you're trying to reach a specific location. Use the map to get around, find your objectives, and plan your next moves, and you will do great.
The map is not just a static display; it is interactive. It offers filters that let you highlight different types of collectibles, like Red Bricks and Super Builds. You can also zoom in and out to get a better view of the area. As you complete missions and explore new areas, the map will update and reveal more of the city. You need to always keep an eye on your map to not miss any of the many secrets and collectibles.
Finally, the map is filled with icons that represent different types of activities. From races and vehicle chases to police activities, you will never be short of things to do in Lego City Undercover. Keep in mind that as you progress through the main story, you'll unlock more activities, so keep checking back on the map to see what's new. Trust me, the map is vital to complete this game.
Chapter-by-Chapter Walkthrough
Alright, buckle up, because here's the detailed walkthrough to help you through the main story of Lego City Undercover. We'll break it down chapter by chapter, with mission objectives, helpful tips, and hints to guide you on your way. Remember, this is just a guide; feel free to explore, experiment, and have fun. The best part of Lego City Undercover is the freedom you have to explore, to discover, and to solve problems in creative ways. Let's go!
Chapter 1: New in Town
Objective: Your first mission. Welcome back to Lego City, Chase! It begins with your arrival in Lego City, where you have to catch a criminal and get to know the city. You will be introduced to your partner, Frank Honey, and learn the basics of the game.
- Tips: Explore the police station and get familiar with the controls. Make sure you collect as many studs as possible to unlock new vehicles and disguises. You will need a good start to prepare for the rest of the game.
 
Chapter 2: Blast from the Past
Objective: Time to chase down a burglar. You will need to use your detective skills and chase down a burglar who has stolen a safe. This will introduce you to your first disguise.
- Tips: Learn how to use your detective skills to find clues. Practice switching between disguises to solve puzzles. Do not forget to be on the lookout for hidden collectibles.
 
Chapter 3: Go Directly to Jail
Objective: Bust a criminal out of jail. You must infiltrate the city jail and help a criminal escape. Be careful when completing this mission, since it is a dangerous place.
- Tips: Learn the Miner disguise, and use it to blast your way through the jail. Use the map to see the objectives you must complete. Always be aware of your surroundings.
 
Chapter 4: Undercover
Objective: Infiltrate the criminal underworld. The chapter will focus on Chase McCain going undercover, gathering intel, and setting up a sting operation. You will need to solve various puzzles to progress through the mission.
- Tips: Utilize the robber disguise to crack safes and gather evidence. Focus on using stealth to avoid being detected. Explore the entire area before moving to your objective.
 
Chapter 5: The Snake in the Grass
Objective: Capture the snake. You will be tracking down a criminal, known as the snake. This is an important chapter, since you will need to complete various objectives, and solve a few puzzles.
- Tips: Learn to use the farmer disguise to complete your objective. Use vehicles to travel quickly through the city. Make sure to make your way through every location, to not miss anything.
 
Chapter 6: High Steal
Objective: Stop a robbery at the museum. The Museum is under attack, and it's up to Chase McCain to save the day. This chapter is filled with action and thrilling chases.
- Tips: Use the astronaut disguise and learn to solve platforming puzzles. Do not be afraid to experiment with your disguises. Have a lot of fun, and collect a lot of studs.
 
Chapter 7: One Small Job
Objective: Complete a small job to save the day. You will need to work with another criminal and plan your way through this. Be careful, and always be aware of your surroundings.
- Tips: Learn how to use your detective skills and solve puzzles. Do not hesitate to replay the missions to improve your game. Try to collect all the collectibles in this level.
 
Chapter 8: Back in the Past
Objective: Go back in the past to find information about Rex Fury. This chapter involves time travel and will lead you to uncover secrets from the past.
- Tips: Pay attention to the story and collect every clue that you can. Do not hesitate to replay the mission if you missed something. Try to explore every part of the map.
 
Chapter 9: The Last Job
Objective: Stop Rex Fury. In this mission, the final showdown will happen. Chase McCain will face Rex Fury in the most important mission. You must do your best.
- Tips: Be sure to utilize all your disguises. Pay attention to the quick-time events. Try to finish this mission perfectly.
 
Collectibles and Secrets
Alright, guys, let's talk about the cool stuff - the collectibles and secrets scattered around Lego City. Finding these is a huge part of the fun, and they'll help you unlock new characters, vehicles, and other goodies. There is a lot to find, but we are here to help you get it.
Red Bricks
Red Bricks are super important. These are special collectibles that give you various abilities like stud multipliers, super speed, and more. You'll find them hidden throughout the city, often requiring specific disguises or abilities to reach them. Collect them all and unlock some awesome cheats!
- Tips: Always be on the lookout for areas you can't access with your current disguise. Once you get a new disguise, go back and explore previously inaccessible areas.
 
Gold Bricks
Gold Bricks are your reward for completing missions, side activities, and challenges. You'll need these to unlock new areas and progress through the game. Complete every activity to get them all.
- Tips: Check your map frequently to see which activities you can complete. There are a lot of them, so be prepared to spend a lot of time on it.
 
Characters
There are tons of Lego characters to unlock in Lego City Undercover. These characters are unique and they will give you special abilities. Unlock every character to collect them all.
- Tips: Complete various missions and challenges to unlock new characters. Use the map to find characters and unlock them.
 
Vehicles
Lego City Undercover has a wide variety of vehicles, from police cars and fire trucks to sports cars and even helicopters. You can unlock them by completing missions and challenges, or by finding them around the city. These vehicles will help you get around the city quickly and in style.
- Tips: Always be on the lookout for cool cars and vehicles. Collect every vehicle, and use them to get through the city quickly.
 
Advanced Tips and Tricks
Alright, let's level up your Lego City Undercover game with some advanced tips and tricks. These are some things to help you master the game and have a smooth experience.
Mastering Disguises
- Switching: Learn when and how to switch between disguises. You'll be doing this constantly. Always pay attention to what the game is asking you to do. Try different combinations.
 - Abilities: Each disguise has unique abilities. Learn these abilities and how to use them. For example, use the fireman disguise to put out fires.
 - Experiment: Do not be afraid to experiment with your disguises. You never know when a new disguise might come in handy.
 
Exploration Strategies
- Thoroughness: Explore everything! Lego City Undercover is packed with hidden secrets. Search every corner of every district.
 - Revisit: Revisit areas after you unlock new disguises. You might find collectibles that you could not reach before.
 - Map: Use your map to track down collectibles and side activities. Remember that the map will show you where to go.
 
Combat and Chases
- Combat: Master the combat mechanics. Use your environment and your disguise abilities to take down enemies.
 - Vehicles: Learn to control all types of vehicles. You will need them to complete your missions. Practice your driving skills.
 - Chases: During car chases, use your turbo boosts and ramming abilities to take down enemies.
 
General Tips
- Studs: Collect as many studs as possible. These are the currency of the game and you'll need them to unlock vehicles and characters.
 - Breaks: Take breaks. This is a huge game. Play in short bursts to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
 - Fun: Most important of all, have fun! Lego City Undercover is a lighthearted game, so enjoy the humor and the story.
 
Conclusion
Alright, folks, that wraps up our ultimate walkthrough for Lego City Undercover. We've covered everything from the basics of the game to advanced tips and tricks. Use this guide to help you explore the city, find all the secrets, and stop Rex Fury from his evil plans. Remember to explore, experiment, and most importantly, have a blast! Happy gaming, and we hope this guide helped you on your journey through the brick-built world of Lego City Undercover! Now go out there and save the city, Chase McCain! Bye for now!