High on Life

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 617 Ratings

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  1. whalepudding
    Dec 18, 2022
    5
    Massive disappointment. The humour is mediocre at best and just straight up cringe at worst. As someone who love's Rick and Morty, it really feels they're really scrapping the bottom of the barrel with these jokes. As for the gameplay, it's pretty bad. Gunplay feels stiff and there's not enough variation in guns or how you go about killing enemies. Overall, the game just sucks. Only reasonMassive disappointment. The humour is mediocre at best and just straight up cringe at worst. As someone who love's Rick and Morty, it really feels they're really scrapping the bottom of the barrel with these jokes. As for the gameplay, it's pretty bad. Gunplay feels stiff and there's not enough variation in guns or how you go about killing enemies. Overall, the game just sucks. Only reason I'm giving it a 5 is because some of the locations are pretty cool looking and I respect that they were trying to do something different. Oh, and the performance is terrible on PC, too.… Expand
  2. maxgreat73
    Dec 18, 2022
    7
    This game has the potential to be great due to its unique sense of humor, but the gameplay falls short. It's a repetitive shooting game with insufficient mechanics to keep it interesting. Despite this, it can still be somewhat enjoyable.
  3. lesiuML
    Dec 19, 2022
    6
    High on life is definitely an unusual experience. Graphic style is really nice and I do actually really enjoyed different planets although unfortunately there aren't many in the game. There is some unnecessary backtracking and some aspects of the game feels little bit stretched out to length the game. Humor is really great and I really love some of the ideas such as full 90s movies inHigh on life is definitely an unusual experience. Graphic style is really nice and I do actually really enjoyed different planets although unfortunately there aren't many in the game. There is some unnecessary backtracking and some aspects of the game feels little bit stretched out to length the game. Humor is really great and I really love some of the ideas such as full 90s movies in theater available in game and talking guns. But it's really hard to give this game higher score... It's really simple and sometimes even boring game.… Expand
  4. r0m4n0
    Dec 15, 2022
    5
    Tested on pc with xbox gamepass :
    even free i can not recommend this game ...
  5. Noahiii
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    If you are looking for a game with comedy elements, this is probably the game you should go for. but it is a bit short i think it could have been a little longer then it is.
  6. bokarsh-z
    Dec 17, 2022
    5
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    only worth 40 dollar
    =========== - 7 - 12 hour long. -alot of annoying gliches ruined the game i used 9 times load checkpoint and after finish the game u will have no weapons glitch u cant open or take items or shot must use weapon wheel to fix the glitch. -repetitive easy game, need more enemy type and boring uncreative alien weapons (pistol - shotgun -halo crystal gun) only    ===========
    only worth 40 dollar
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    - 7 - 12 hour long.

    -alot of annoying gliches ruined the game i used 9 times load checkpoint and after finish the game u will have no weapons glitch u cant open or take items or shot must use weapon wheel to fix the glitch.

    -repetitive easy game, need more enemy type and boring uncreative alien weapons (pistol - shotgun -halo crystal gun) only creative u shot tiny cute alien babies.

    -some annoying characters but have some good characters and some bad jokes.

    -good graphic but ruined by blur and chromatic aberation.

    -best part of the game good lvl design, good boss fights, tv shows, good amount of funny jokes and alot of npcs to interactive with.    … Expand
  7. Steddag1
    Dec 20, 2022
    5
    High on Life was stuttering and buggy at launch. The jokes are a hit and a miss. Can get annoying but there is an option to lower the banter between you and the gun. Gameplay is basic. Story is okay. High on Life is an average at best. It's best to play gamepass than paying $60 for it. Not worth it
  8. petriAND
    Jan 3, 2023
    7
    The story is meh, but the game is pretty fun, has a few good jokes, and the gameplay is fine too I had fun platforming and shooting in the game is not too long nor too short just fine, overall it's an ok and chill game.
  9. MetacriticOnur
    Dec 15, 2022
    6
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  10. Jpcotom
    Dec 15, 2022
    5
    Same cartoon anímate videogame from xbox. The game over exceed with unnecesary jokes turning really annoying the experience after a time playing it and it has bugs that are affecting the gameplay
  11. MillerGamer
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A First Person Shooter from the mind of Justin Roiland, who is the co-creator for Rick and Morty. This is the first game from Roiland's company Squanch Games. The game focuses around a protagonist who happens to find himself in the middle of an alien invasion which sees the aliens taking over earth rounding up the humans and using them as drugs to get high on.

    While defending an attack on your house, you get yourself a gun which just so happens can talk to you. You form a bond, and warp you, your gun, your sister and your house of there, and thats where the adventure begins.

    High on Life is a nice looking game, and it has some very interesting characters, especially some of the weaponry you pick up who all have their own distinct personalities… especially the knife.

    The game itself is a classic FPS, it takes me back to a simpler time of Timesplitters but also feels like its mixed itself with newer games like Doom Eternal, and this can be where it slightly lets itself down, because it hasn’t really injected itself with something new. There are different elements of platforming which come into the mix, such as jetpacks, boosts and firing weapons to get to new areas such as the grappling hook, a shotgun that also fires small platforms and a time-altering gun. But that seems to be the whole mechanic of the game, and once you've done that a few times… the fun wears off and becomes a slightly mundane shooter. The guns can also be slightly annoying at times.

    There is plenty of humour in the game though, and it has that Rick and Morty vibe going on, with some really great adverts knocking around on the TVs that are littered around the world. The characters and their personalities are also amusing, and you can tell these have been well established, and they are memorable.

    If you like Rick and Morty do give this a go, Is it worth the £44.99 price tag…I am not so sure, but one thing is for sure, Roilands company released 2 patches already for this game, so they you can tell that they care greatly for the game, and to make players happy. I myself played this on day one, on the PC, and didn’t encounter any issues, which was a bonus. If you own an xbox or PC and do have GamePass, do yourself a favour and play it for free because its on there.

    A good game, but feels and looks like it could have come out about 10 years ago.    … Expand
  12. ryatic
    Dec 17, 2022
    6
    Rick and Morty: Video Game
    Combat/Missions are repetitive. The humour is nice.
  13. Chickenchips
    Dec 24, 2022
    5
    At first it seems like the ultimate adventure game but then the linear pathing kicks in. Walls, toxic sludge and abyss's are always in your way ensuring that you are punished for being curious and trying to explore. Linear experiences aren't bad but in this circumstance it is really draining to go through. The whole game is just going down a straight path and fighting wave after wave ofAt first it seems like the ultimate adventure game but then the linear pathing kicks in. Walls, toxic sludge and abyss's are always in your way ensuring that you are punished for being curious and trying to explore. Linear experiences aren't bad but in this circumstance it is really draining to go through. The whole game is just going down a straight path and fighting wave after wave of tanky enemies. The humour is alright albeit a little predictable; although it seems all the best jokes are dumped at the start and go downhill from that point on. Disappointed.… Expand
  14. Bitek
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    Cool game with cool humor. You won't remember it two months form now but you will have blast playing it for short 10 hours.
  15. 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 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.
  16. ultraviper
    Jan 16, 2023
    5
    a mediocre first-person shooter filled with mediocre humor. and some of the worst game music I've ever heard.
  17. Tubey
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    It's fun. Not every game has to be a pretentious piece of art that doesn't dare offend the perpetually offended.

    It's not Doom Eternal obviously - the gunplay is lightweight, it's closer to it's Outer Worlds in overall feel. But it's not meant to be a 'meaty' FPS like Doom, nor a twitch shooter (the AI is mediocre to be polite) - no, it's just a fun game with a tongue in cheek,    It's fun. Not every game has to be a pretentious piece of art that doesn't dare offend the perpetually offended.

    It's not Doom Eternal obviously - the gunplay is lightweight, it's closer to it's Outer Worlds in overall feel. But it's not meant to be a 'meaty' FPS like Doom, nor a twitch shooter (the AI is mediocre to be polite) - no, it's just a fun game with a tongue in cheek, self-aware coating. It lives and dies by whether you like the comedy - I do, I think it works really, really well throughout, so I rate it.

    If I didn't like the comedy, this score would fall rapidly, because as a game it obviously has flaws - but I love the art style, the characters are memorable, there's some genuinely laugh out loud moments throughout and the gameplay is functional if not great.

    It's doing nothing new apart from the humour, and that's its' actual strength - it's a throwback to a 'one and done' game, where a developer had a vision, realised it and released it for people to play and enjoy instead of wondering how to monetise it for five years. An easy recommend for me, especially if you have Game Pass and get it 'free'.    … Expand
  18. StevenD
    Jan 2, 2023
    5
    It's not a bad game but it fails at the most important thing it needs to do. Be entertaining.

    The gameplay is boilerplate, nothing new or interesting. It's well executed but not much more to say about it. The story is not that entertaining. Monsters come so go shoot monsters. There's nothing wrong with it but there's also nothing worth mentioning about it either. The atmosphere,    It's not a bad game but it fails at the most important thing it needs to do. Be entertaining.

    The gameplay is boilerplate, nothing new or interesting. It's well executed but not much more to say about it.
    The story is not that entertaining. Monsters come so go shoot monsters. There's nothing wrong with it but there's also nothing worth mentioning about it either.

    The atmosphere, unfortunately, is the worst part. It's not tight, every joke the NPCs make are overindulgent with their timing, and you never feel that quick pace the TV show makes you feel. It's as if you have a bad comic take a set from a well known comedian and screw it up completely, and because of that screw up your realize that there was nothing particularly good about the material but the way the well known comedian told the jokes was the thing that made you laugh.

    Afterwards I thought that it was me. The world was no longer appealing at all so I figured I'd watch s06 since I was waiting for a binge to see it. The show is still great, unfortunately this game is not.    … Expand
  19. g_squidman
    Dec 29, 2022
    5
    This game doesn't quite fit into any of the genres of shooters you might be looking for. If you want a good narrative-driven shooter, the dialogue is fun, but the story or setting is not interesting enough to grab you and keep you interested. The TV in your house starts playing an old B movie called Tammy and the T-Rex. I started watching that, then got angry when it stopped for anThis game doesn't quite fit into any of the genres of shooters you might be looking for. If you want a good narrative-driven shooter, the dialogue is fun, but the story or setting is not interesting enough to grab you and keep you interested. The TV in your house starts playing an old B movie called Tammy and the T-Rex. I started watching that, then got angry when it stopped for an interdimensional cable commercial break. That's when I realized I wasn't really that interested in which bounty I was supposed to go hunt next.

    If you're looking for satisfying shooter mechanics, this game doesn't quite scratch that itch either. There's a retro Divorced Boomer Shooter game that you play in the beginning where you have to headshot your ex's new boyfriends while jumping and blowing up explosive barrels, dodging behind cover and stuff. This is more mechanically engaging than the main new-age shooter. Your weapons aren't accurate enough to aim carefully. The highest difficulty is too easy. The boss fights are the only times you have to think very much about where to dodge or what to shoot.

    The boss fights are kind of fun once you get to them, even if they're not particularly challenging. You're probably going to play this game because you like Rick and Morty and the characters are funny and memorable. The game works, is polished, is exactly what you expect from a Rick and Morty game, and there's enough content. It's just not Shooter-of-the-Year and it's not breaking ground in any way.

    Every Game Is Political: This game has been criticized for using AI art generators to make the movie posters on the wall of your room and supposedly one minor character is voiced with AI.    … Expand
  20. agent13
    Apr 22, 2023
    5
    not really funny with wasted potential, high on life is a mediocre game it was supposed to be funny thanks to roiland's voice acting and i bought it since i'm a huge fan of rick and morty but this is a bland shooter with bland enemies and mediocre level design there was a lot of opportunity in the game to make it actually funny but it is wasted it never made me laugh. there is nothingnot really funny with wasted potential, high on life is a mediocre game it was supposed to be funny thanks to roiland's voice acting and i bought it since i'm a huge fan of rick and morty but this is a bland shooter with bland enemies and mediocre level design there was a lot of opportunity in the game to make it actually funny but it is wasted it never made me laugh. there is nothing special about this game other than talking guns and good platforming i struggled to continue playing as i was so bored… Expand
  21. Gaudy
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Es un shooter sencillo que se domina con cierta facilidad. El plano artistico es muy de su autor y no me convence demasiado. Gráficamente no es gran cosa además de que en mi pc iba a 30 fps lo cual falla bastante en un shooter lo cual repercutía negativamente en la experiencia. Podría estar mejor optimizado. El guión es lo mas divertido sin duda pero aun así te encuentras muchasEs un shooter sencillo que se domina con cierta facilidad. El plano artistico es muy de su autor y no me convence demasiado. Gráficamente no es gran cosa además de que en mi pc iba a 30 fps lo cual falla bastante en un shooter lo cual repercutía negativamente en la experiencia. Podría estar mejor optimizado. El guión es lo mas divertido sin duda pero aun así te encuentras muchas conversaciones alargadas sin gracia ninguna como si tuvieran que hablar por hablar. La letra de lo subtitulos es muy pequeña perdiendote mucho de la conversación pero por lo visto han sacado un parche que lo mejora. Es un juego entretenido que dura unas 12 horas y por eso se salva. Si durara mas se haría muy pesado pero para echar unas tardes está muy entretenido. Al ser un juego barato y estar en el GAME PASS merece la pena probarlo aunque sea para un fin de semana aburido.… Expand
  22. BulgarianCritic
    Jan 7, 2023
    5
    This was a pretty average game which had basic gameplay and story. The humor was it's strongest selling point but to be honest most of it was pretty hit and miss. The levels and enemy waves stretch out a lot and this made the game pretty annoying to complete since you have to constantly fight the same types of enemy (enemy variety was very small and there was barely anything new or smartThis was a pretty average game which had basic gameplay and story. The humor was it's strongest selling point but to be honest most of it was pretty hit and miss. The levels and enemy waves stretch out a lot and this made the game pretty annoying to complete since you have to constantly fight the same types of enemy (enemy variety was very small and there was barely anything new or smart that they did with them). It's an alright game but nothing special and will most likely be forgotten after a couple of months.… Expand
  23. Armin4
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    it was a fun and engaging game and it's worth your time
    for rick and Morty fans it's a must buy
    gameplay and graphics are solid
    story and jokes are average , not smart and not memorable
  24. grihajedy
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    7,3/10
    Год заканчивается на внезапно хорошей ноте, я вообще ничего не ждал от "Кайфарика по жизни".
    Хай он лайф не является каким-то откровением в жанре, она даже не ставит целью увлечь вас каким-то уникальным геймплеем, её цель - это комедийное чилловое приключение в generic космическом мире из какой-нибудь проходной серии Рика и Морти, и, мне кажется, я догадываюсь почему мне удалось    7,3/10
    Год заканчивается на внезапно хорошей ноте, я вообще ничего не ждал от "Кайфарика по жизни".
    Хай он лайф не является каким-то откровением в жанре, она даже не ставит целью увлечь вас каким-то уникальным геймплеем, её цель - это комедийное чилловое приключение в generic космическом мире из какой-нибудь проходной серии Рика и Морти, и, мне кажется, я догадываюсь почему мне удалось проникнуться этой игрой, хотя я ненавижу обычные "ничегоновогонедающие" шутеры, фишка в удачном стечении нескольких факторов:
    1. Огромный недостаток сюжетных игр в комедийном жанре, на ум приходит только Стенли Парабл, или какой-нибудь Juzzpank. Да, в игре есть огромное количество Проходного юмора, просто огромное.. тут шутки буквально на каждом шагу, значительная часть которого ещё и относится к низкой "жопописечной" теме, но главное, что тут есть основная юморная концепция - она основана на раздражении, первые 30 минут сюжета я очень много раз улыбался от того, сколькими способами игра пыталась меня выбесить, вы только посмотрите на этот пистолет и представьте, что он практически не затыкается, причём потом у вас появится другая пушка, они начнут говорить не только вам, а ещё и друг с другом, потом появятся ещё пушки, они все будут с одной планеты, и 3 пушки обидятся на одну по кое-какой причине, и даже ваш нож начнёт орать на вас, если вы будете медлить с убийствами, и это же офигенно!
    А многие будут реально беситься из-за этого и дропнут игру - но это только доказывает, что её юмор работает. В середине комедийный сюжет, конечно, проседает, но всё равно иногда подкидывает что-то, от чего можно улыбнуться. "РикМортовский" юмор оказывается очень хорошо "клеится" к игровому формату, хотя могли бы обойтись и без пошлостей.
    В сюжете даже есть капля драмы и 1 сюжетный поворот, и даже ваши пушки немного прописаны, как персонажи, HOL - примитивная, но всё равно законченная сюжетная одиночная игра.
    p.s. В игре нет русского, и понять все шутки вы точно не сможете, но если у вас не двойка по англу была в 3-ем классе, то суть уловить можно, но, конечно же, с русским языком было бы ещё ах*енне..
    2. Sci-fi - Если вам нравиться космическая "инопланетная" тематика, то вы не захотите выходить из этого мира, да - тут проходные дизайны, копипаснутые примитивные существа, тоже самое с лором, Джастин Ройланд просто накидал пару миров, которые бы норм смотрелись в сериале на фоне, - НО,
    невероятный саундтрек от TOBACCO.. ох, как же он прекрасен..

    Полный обзор тут (Тупой лимит слов): https://steamcommunity.com/id/grihajedy/recommended/1583230    … Expand
  25. imfm
    Dec 31, 2022
    7
    I enjoyed this game. It is pretty funny. The style of humor isn't going to be for everyone. Much of the dialog is typical Justin Roiland adlibbing. It is like 80% interdimensional cable from Rick and Morty (adlibbed) and 20% standard Rick and Morty (scripted). It doesn't have the sophistication or polish of Rick and Morty, showing how much Roiland benefits from the input of Dan Harmon.I enjoyed this game. It is pretty funny. The style of humor isn't going to be for everyone. Much of the dialog is typical Justin Roiland adlibbing. It is like 80% interdimensional cable from Rick and Morty (adlibbed) and 20% standard Rick and Morty (scripted). It doesn't have the sophistication or polish of Rick and Morty, showing how much Roiland benefits from the input of Dan Harmon. There's a lot cheap potty humor and jokes where the punchline is cursing. Those I didn't enjoy quite as much.

    If the humor isn't for you, you probably won't like this game. The shooter aspect is surprisingly good for a comedy game, but unsurprisingly mediocre compared to a AAA shooter.

    It is a little underbaked overall. In particular, there are some ugly bugs. You will probably have to defeat several bosses a couple of times and redo a few sections after a crash. It's annoying, but I was able to get over it after a moments of cursing the developers.

    Other pros:
    There's some really nice Easter eggs and fun little things like funny posters and graffiti to find. Performance is pretty good even on a lower end computer and the graphics are great on a higher end PC.

    Other cons:
    The world feels a little bit empty. There's very little variety in enemies and NPCs alike and there's very few NPCs you can interact with. In some places, especially the urban areas, the level design is pretty bad. There's tons of invisible walls. After a few minutes of exploration it is really easy to get lost and I was rarely able to get my bearings. There are few markers that stand out to keep you going in the right direction and unless you are on a mission, there's no indication of where you need to go to get back on track. This makes exploration tedious because once you get lost, it is a pain to get back to the game hub and move on.

    If you like raw Justin Roiland, you will probably enjoy this game. Otherwise, you will probably not.    … Expand
  26. x6_Balan
    Dec 18, 2022
    6
    Entretenida comedia especialmente si te gusta Rick and Morty, fuera de eso es un shooter muy fácil con mecánicas típicas de toda la vida.

    Historia pasable, y un aprobado justito en casi todos los apartados, siendo un juego que perfectamente se podría haber hecho hace 10 años a nivel técnico.

    Propuesta decente gracias al guión.
  27. Kelen
    Apr 24, 2023
    6
    [PL]
    6,5/10 - Niezła
    (po graniu 12h i ukończeniu gry) Przeciętny gameplay, intrygujący świat, ciekawy humor i średni główny wątek. Humor nierówny, momentami rewelacyjny. Bywa niedostosowany do gry, przez co czasem nudzi - brak dynamicznego montażu, rozciągnięte dawki, za mało intensywne. Imersja i empatia przeszkadza - sytuacje czasem zamiast "zabawne" są smutne i szkoda osobiście    [PL]
    6,5/10 - Niezła
    (po graniu 12h i ukończeniu gry)
    Przeciętny gameplay, intrygujący świat, ciekawy humor i średni główny wątek.

    Humor nierówny, momentami rewelacyjny. Bywa niedostosowany do gry, przez co czasem nudzi - brak dynamicznego montażu, rozciągnięte dawki, za mało intensywne.

    Imersja i empatia przeszkadza - sytuacje czasem zamiast "zabawne" są smutne i szkoda osobiście zabijać tych błagających o życie.

    Dużo bluzgów, krwi i mogących wydawać się obrzydliwymi różności.

    Główny wątek fabularny zbyt uproszczony - niezbyt wciąga i kończy się od tak (ale warto odkryć dodatkowe zakończenie).
    Bohater milczy, a inni, w tym bronie, dużo do niego gadają.
    Czasem wybieramy co "powie" bohater i wybory mają znaczenie, ale zazwyczaj kosmetyczno-dialogowe.

    Świat ładny i kolorowy, ale bardzo mało lokacji i często do nich wracamy.

    Dużo niedoróbek.
    Łatwo zablokować się po 1h grania i tu wczytanie save'a nic nie da. Trzeba kombinować, wrócić się, wejść jak najwyżej i skakać bo skraju mapy... lub zacząć grę od nowa.
    Później bywają podobne błędy, ale przy nich pomaga wczytanie gry.

    Nieatrakcyjny system modyfikowania broni/umiejętności - tych opisów nie chce się czytać i łatwo przegapić ulepszenie warte uwagi.
    Modyfikacje broni bugują się przy każdym fabularnym odłożeniu uzbrojenia, czasem przy wczytaniu gry lub odrodzeniu po śmierci - trzeba je ściągać i montować w ekwipunku ponownie.    … Expand
  28. O3liveon
    Jan 2, 2023
    7
    ........................................ very funny. fine gameplay. don't buy. play on GP.....................................
  29. Oshiri_Maeda
    Feb 17, 2023
    6
    A nice game with a fresh story/setting, however it is really nothing special unless you appreciate Rick and Morty humour.
  30. RockerKR
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    First hours of gameplay was full of funny moments, but while the plot progress it was getting more repetetive almost anoying. Combat was decent. There were many abilities that made combat dynamic, interesting and let you finish opponets in different ways. One thing is sure that this game is trully original.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. 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]
  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Feb 2, 2023
    75
    Humor is the most important thing about High on Life. It single-handedly decides about how you will feel about the game. If it works for you, everything should.
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  3. GameStar
    Jan 25, 2023
    69
    Mediocre shooter sustained by its incredible, gritty humour - but only if you're open to it.
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