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 35
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  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. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 4, 2023
    65
    High on Life works better as a sitcom about weird aliens than it does as an FPS. [page 46]
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  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: 191 out of 298
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 298
  3. Negative: 50 out of 298
  1. PedroCarvalho
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Jogo super divertido e viciante, uma experiência fantástica com combates super divertido e ótimas piadas, recomendo a todos.
  2. DanielCG1
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    El juego es muy divertido y único, no te aburres en ningún momento. La característico de este juego que es el dinamismo de las armas y laEl juego es muy divertido y único, no te aburres en ningún momento. La característico de este juego que es el dinamismo de las armas y la interacción con el personaje hace que sea un juego totalmente diferente a lo común… Expand
  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. melon9106
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    As like in the Silence of the lambs: "“First principles, Clarice. Simplicity. Read Marcus Aurelius." This game is simple as hell. Simple andAs like in the Silence of the lambs: "“First principles, Clarice. Simplicity. Read Marcus Aurelius." This game is simple as hell. Simple and simply funny, but it works. Its easy to enjoy, to laugh at. No farming, just some things which youll get with progression immediately and other stuff which buffs you if you buy. No complex story but a simple one with some deepsheat enough to be enjoyable. Fight is also simple but works better than in other more complex games. What else do we need? We need a simple game with simple mechanics and a simple story. We want one which works in every case. We have got it in 2022, thats High on Life.… Expand
  6. Kevinlachance4
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    Just go play it. I enjoyed the game. It pretty simple gameplay either minor player progression. The world's you are surrounded by with eachJust go play it. I enjoyed the game. It pretty simple gameplay either minor player progression. The world's you are surrounded by with each level is awesome. The game has got great jokes throughout but that's always subjective. Just check it out. Gamepass has been amazing for me and I have played more games than ever before. I think I've played about 4 hours of it and I haven't seen everything but I think I get this game. Very simple game though don't expect branching story lines 50 hours of GP and a huge open world. This feels more like a 64 game where you just pop it in and enjoy.… Expand
  7. MikComposer
    Jan 21, 2023
    6
    I've got it from Game Pass. The game looks really good and fun, and I've played it for about 1 to 2 hours and got bored with fairlyI've got it from Game Pass. The game looks really good and fun, and I've played it for about 1 to 2 hours and got bored with fairly uninspiring gameplay. Even though I like absurd humor, the one here was hit and miss to me, sometimes making me laugh, other time cringe.… 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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