High on Life

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  • Summary: Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you've really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero's call and become the deadliest intergalactic bountyFresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you've really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero's call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.

    Travel to various planets and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Justin Roiland!

    Navigate dynamic and changing worlds that range from a jungle paradise, to a city built inside an asteroid, the hub of the cosmos.

    Leverage the distinct skills of each gun to defeat a variety of diabolical alien enemies and track down Garmantuous.

    Complete hunter challenges, meet weird, fun, and hilarious characters, collect an array of alien technology, and more!    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. KeenGamer
    Dec 20, 2022
    90
    In regards to the shooting mechanics, there's a solid core with excellent flow. You unlock traversal options that make moving around fast-paced and hectic while shooting down enemies. There are enough guns to unlock that keep the fighting interesting while maintaining their personality. Literally, the guns are characters in the story. Where High On Life shines is the writing. Every character and scene is hilarious while also telling a compelling story. Fans of Justin Roiland's comedy will love High On Life.
  2. God is a Geek
    Dec 12, 2022
    80
    High on Life is filled with some fun mechanics and great writing, and while it doesn't reinvent the genre, it makes it more enjoyable.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Jan 13, 2023
    80
    Justin Roiland’s stuttering, drunken humor pairs up surprisingly well with a cross between Metroid Prime and Ratchet and Clank. Sure, the story stays on the short side and some of the character writing winds up being hit-or-miss, but if you’re a fan of Roiland’s comic stylings and want to enjoy a playable Rick and Morty episode, you’ll get that and then some with High On Life. Even those who aren’t Roiland aficionados can still enjoy the vibrant planets that are a delight to explore and gameplay that stays fast and fluent.
  4. GamesRadar+
    Dec 12, 2022
    70
    High on Life is a confident and capable Metroidvania that takes real pleasure in being as weird and outlandish as is reasonably possible. In presenting combat underpinned by chatting weapons and worlds wrought with endless distraction, Squanch Games has created something that is well worth your time, even if some of its elements lack refinement.
  5. The Loadout
    Dec 15, 2022
    70
    High on Life won’t be for everyone. However, those who love Justin Roiland’s comedic style will find a game that offers humour and a silly narrative with arcade-like gameplay, sometimes to its detriment.
  6. MMORPG.com
    Jan 3, 2023
    65
    High on Life is a decent FPS with great voice acting and an interesting new universe to explore. While I didn’t find any point in the game where I laughed out loud, if you are someone who enjoys the humor of Rick and Morty, then you will likely enjoy this experience as well. Just be aware that at different points the subject matter can be offensive to some, and the swearing is pretty much constant. High on Life may even be too much for some fans of Justin Roiland. While players won’t find anything new for mechanics and world traversal that has not been in other FPS titles, it is a good set of bones for future DLC and/or sequels.
  7. TheGamer
    Dec 14, 2022
    40
    High on Life just isn’t very good, and there’s not much more to say. I think a lot of people are taking the route of ‘well, if you love this humour you might enjoy it’, but I already do love this humour and I did not enjoy it. It’s the ghost of video games past, with boring shooting and a bafflingly slim progression loop propped up by bad jokes that feel like some bros on a podcast writing their own Interdimensional Cable skits. It’s free on Game Pass, but your time on this planet is precious. Give this one a miss.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 178 out of 275
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 275
  3. Negative: 49 out of 275
  1. tatuka
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Me cague de la risa con este juego, es literalmente estar jugando una serie parecido a rick and morty. Es muy buen juego
  2. Meikla
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    It's so funny! I just love it. Great Gamepass gem! The shooting mechanics are also great.
    One of it's kind.
  4. joseph66
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Comedy and beautiful game. A person who is a fan of Rick and Morty will like the game
  5. rami102
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    Great xbox exclusive very funny not for everyone who doesn't have a funny bone Great story great combat 10 for me
  6. gue777
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    Really fun game and nice gameplay, definetly not a masterpiece, but you will have good times and great moments during the campaign.
    I had    Really fun game and nice gameplay, definetly not a masterpiece, but you will have good times and great moments during the campaign.
    I had only one bug during the whole playthrough but the only thing I did to fix it was restart the game, good performance overall. Recommend it to everyone who likes Rick and Morty and shooters such as Doom and Halo.    … Expand
  7. fallinmeat
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
    Is a very funny game, but I find it very boring. I think this game is for player who loves Rick & Morty, but is just not for players thatIs a very funny game, but I find it very boring. I think this game is for player who loves Rick & Morty, but is just not for players that likes God of war etc… Expand
  8. Falcon2147
    Dec 29, 2022
    0
    Fun and Unique, don't look at the so called "pro" reviews and try playing it yourself! Definately worth the time

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