High on Life

 Xbox Series X
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 704 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 551 out of 704
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 704
  3. Negative: 94 out of 704

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  1. Voodoo123
    Jan 3, 2023
    6
    +Surprisingly impressive visuals
    +Creative world/character designs
    +Fun humour +Varied gameplay elements -Buggy -Music is pretty terrible -I found the irreverent humour and basic gameplay gets exhausting over longer sessions of play Overall I enjoyed my time with high on life. The metroidvania gameplay kept things interesting. I was surprised by the quality of this production in    +Surprisingly impressive visuals
    +Creative world/character designs
    +Fun humour
    +Varied gameplay elements
    -Buggy
    -Music is pretty terrible
    -I found the irreverent humour and basic gameplay gets exhausting over longer sessions of play

    Overall I enjoyed my time with high on life. The metroidvania gameplay kept things interesting. I was surprised by the quality of this production in terms of graphics and animation. Especially compared to previous lower budget squanch game outings.

    On series x I encountered various game breaking bugs. Thankfully the restart checkpoint feature fixed most of these for me.

    If I'm honest I probably wouldn't have bought this but it was a day one gamepass release and surprisingly good so I played through to the end. It's quite long overall around 15-30 hrs depending on how much you like the metroidvania collectathon tucked into its DNA.

    I found the soundtrack to be too much and ended up muting it to focus on the humourous dialogue instead. The jokes come thick and fast - it's kind of a 'throw everything at the wall and who cares what sticks attitude'. And so some of it was hilarious, some just plain messed up. It goes without saying if you're not a fan of Justin roilands brand of surrealist, often sexualised humour then this game will not entertain you.    … Expand
  2. OmarSalah
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    Full of insults to religions which is totally unacceptable.
    We were waiting for a good experience, not a game that is trying to offend me and my religion.
  3. XLAMINE
    Jan 2, 2023
    7
    High on Life has a-decent game-play with 4 guns and some upgrades the story is not that good but it had some jokes some were funny and others cringe moments overall a good experience and I recommend it since it's free on game pass
  4. Scamball
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    Excelente jogo de tiro em primeira pessoa, com excelente ambientação. Ótima movimentação. Ótima história, muito engraçada e envolvente.
  5. Nyroo
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    High on life is a game designed for Rick and Morty fans, the way they get the humor to fit perfectly in every occassion is just fascinating,
    The variety in weapons, and the cool ways they find to make each and every one of them special in it´s own way. Though the variate of weapons is great, the variety in enemies and combat is non-existent, it becomes repetitive real quickly, as there    High on life is a game designed for Rick and Morty fans, the way they get the humor to fit perfectly in every occassion is just fascinating,
    The variety in weapons, and the cool ways they find to make each and every one of them special in it´s own way. Though the variate of weapons is great, the variety in enemies and combat is non-existent, it becomes repetitive real quickly, as there are only basic enemies(the weak one, the normal one, and the slow big one that deals lots of damage) The boss fights are also repetitive, as they are all based in the same mechanism( you fight the boss, he develops into a stronger boss, he triggers an ability that makes you unable to touch the ground or you`ll die, and this goes on with most of the bosses). there are 3 different type of maps, but they are all generic, so most of the time, you are looking at prefab assets in diffrent aspects and colors. Apart from this, it is still a really fun game to play, and the story is quite good, i think this game is worth playing,
    You can tell their main focus was to make a game that was not just based on combat, but more of a critic to modern generic games, as High on Life tires to be innovative.
    I see lots of people criticizing the way the guns talk and how annoying they can be, but that is the way they are intended to be, as when you are fighting or in a tense moment, you are not going to be comfortable, but instead nervous and annoyed with everihing that may cause you to loose focus.    … Expand
  6. ReviewThangs
    Jan 1, 2023
    5
    For a relatively short game it still felt too long. I enjoy Rick and morty but the gameplay here is just joyless. Everything feels bad to control from movement, to interacting with contextual movement, to shooting. It would have been tolerable in short doses but every encounter eventually leaves me think 'oh no not again' as waves and waves of the same enemies just reappear and you do theFor a relatively short game it still felt too long. I enjoy Rick and morty but the gameplay here is just joyless. Everything feels bad to control from movement, to interacting with contextual movement, to shooting. It would have been tolerable in short doses but every encounter eventually leaves me think 'oh no not again' as waves and waves of the same enemies just reappear and you do the exact same thing again. I just gave up 60pct of the way in.… Expand
  7. Juandelahoz
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    Great short game for a weekend! You should play it eyes closed. The paltforming it's great.
  8. MovieMetaCritic
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    God this game was incredible, It was so refreshing to actually laugh at a game for once. Words could not begin to describe how goofy of a game this is but, YOU HAVE TO PLAY!!
  9. HurptyDerp
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    We need more games like this.
    The dark humour is excellent, the game play is decent but has loads of room for improvement or expansion should they make a sequal (please do)
    The bosses battles are great, they are challenging but not throw a remote through the screen hard like elden ring! This is easily 8/10 for the laughs and surprisingly good gameplay when I came into it not fully knowing    We need more games like this.
    The dark humour is excellent, the game play is decent but has loads of room for improvement or expansion should they make a sequal (please do)
    The bosses battles are great, they are challenging but not throw a remote through the screen hard like elden ring! This is easily 8/10 for the laughs and surprisingly good gameplay when I came into it not fully knowing what to expect.    … Expand
  10. Fabritox
    Dec 30, 2022
    8
    Armas que fazem piadas, criticam, orientam e conversam entre si ! Isso é novo, é disso que gostamos e queremos. Embora os inimigos sejam repetidos, temos vários boss. E embora os mapas/planetas sejam simples, cada um tem características que se adaptam as novas armas e suas skills. O que mais gostei foi se movimentar com jet pack, escorregar, ficar pendurando em abelhas ou andando de ladoArmas que fazem piadas, criticam, orientam e conversam entre si ! Isso é novo, é disso que gostamos e queremos. Embora os inimigos sejam repetidos, temos vários boss. E embora os mapas/planetas sejam simples, cada um tem características que se adaptam as novas armas e suas skills. O que mais gostei foi se movimentar com jet pack, escorregar, ficar pendurando em abelhas ou andando de lado nas paredes. O que menos gostei foram os npc mal feitos hehehe… Expand
  11. churros
    Dec 30, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + creative moments
    + good voice acting
    + good writing

    Cons:
    - dull level design
    - poor enemy variety
    - bland music
  12. yangfanhong
    Dec 30, 2022
    8
    Tammy and the T-Rex (1994), Blood Harvest (1987), Vampire Hookers (1978). Three movies IRL.
  13. God3jam
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    I personally loved this game and would recommend it to anyone, the "professional" critics are entitled to there opinion of course but it should be rated way higher than the 60's in my opinion
  14. ponsho174
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    High on Life is a true masterpiece that only those with a negative attitude would criticize. The ability to edit gun chatter adds a unique element to the game and makes it a more enjoyable experience. The creators, Justin Roiland and his team, have done a fantastic job in creating a game that is both fun and engaging. I highly recommend trying this game and getting lost in its world. It'sHigh on Life is a true masterpiece that only those with a negative attitude would criticize. The ability to edit gun chatter adds a unique element to the game and makes it a more enjoyable experience. The creators, Justin Roiland and his team, have done a fantastic job in creating a game that is both fun and engaging. I highly recommend trying this game and getting lost in its world. It's important to remember to take a step back and not take everything too seriously, and this game is the perfect way to unwind and relax. Overall, High on Life is a must-play for anyone who loves gaming. Collapse… Expand
  15. Jimmymayers
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    Para mi sería un 86 pero sólo se puede puntuar con unidades. El juego es muy divertido, el gunplay sin ser muy elaborado tiene variedad de armas y algunas habilidades por cada arma. Tiene tintes de metroidvania con bastantes idas y venidas si se quiere mejorar todas las armas y conseguir todos los coleccionables. La variedad de enemigos es escasa pero tampoco creo que sea necesario ponerPara mi sería un 86 pero sólo se puede puntuar con unidades. El juego es muy divertido, el gunplay sin ser muy elaborado tiene variedad de armas y algunas habilidades por cada arma. Tiene tintes de metroidvania con bastantes idas y venidas si se quiere mejorar todas las armas y conseguir todos los coleccionables. La variedad de enemigos es escasa pero tampoco creo que sea necesario poner más, ya que no hay muchos tiroteos, la exploración es lo mejor, lástima que los escenarios no sean brillantes aunque están lejos de ser malos. Lo mejor sin duda es la narración si te gusta Rick y Morty no lo dudes, es lo mismo. La duración es de unas 16 horas con algo de exploración y para hacerlo todo en una misma partida yo he durado 24h ,… Expand
  16. GuiBio
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very special game with a peculiar kind of humor. Not that much of extra content, but an amazing narrative and some great surprises. The tv works like an “interdimensional cable” from Rick and morty, and there’s three full movies playing through the television on your house, I couldn’t believe só I Watch the whole thing… not perfect, but great!… Expand
  17. CashMunnie7679
    Dec 28, 2022
    7
    Fun game, a bit repetitive but well worth playing. If you like dark/adult humor it might be up your alley.
  18. DARK47XD
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    It's a beautiful and fun game at the same time, and you can play it for hours without feeling bored, even for a single moment. Thanks to Squanch Games Studio, and thanks to Microsoft for making it Game Pass service from day one.
  19. Mkhutch
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    High on Life is a unique and highly enjoyable masterpiece! I don't even like or typically play shooting games, but once I started playing I could NOT stop playing till i did everything there was to do in the game. Storyline is wonderful, recomend everyone give it a try at least.
  20. Ginzuishou
    Dec 27, 2022
    3
    This game is nauseating, legitimately. I tried to play and couldn’t because I was so nauseated, so I had to stop. Tried to watch a steamer play it and still nauseated. I am not sick, ill or anything of the sort. I was so hyped for this game because I love the style and humour. But it’s a hard pass now. Shame.
  21. moezcat
    Dec 27, 2022
    0
    This is the first game that has actually made me create an account and write a review because of how bad it is.

    High on Life was incredibly -boring- to play. I think i’d enjoy it more if I was braindead enough to laugh at Justin Roiland’s painful attempts at being funny by stammering every sentence in Morty’s voice. I was constantly waiting for it to get better but it just… never did.    This is the first game that has actually made me create an account and write a review because of how bad it is.

    High on Life was incredibly -boring- to play. I think i’d enjoy it more if I was braindead enough to laugh at Justin Roiland’s painful attempts at being funny by stammering every sentence in Morty’s voice. I was constantly waiting for it to get better but it just… never did.

    As an enjoyer of Rick and Morty hearing the same voices saying the most random things all the time: I almost felt sad for the writers because it just seemed like the dialogue was terrible improv instead of actual comedic writing. Repeating “f*ck f*ck oh f*ck man that dude is totally f*cked like whoa” isn’t comedy and sadly the game is filled with a slurry of “comedic” lines to that affect.

    Breaking the 4th wall is funny when you don’t expect it but the game is just like any recent episode of Rick & Morty, obnoxious, unfunny and attempting to be meta by pointing out the joke or a trope while it’s happening. Very underwhelming.

    Even details like the interdimensional cable which is usually funny because of the limitless possibilities of scenarios and comedy falls flat and sounds like a middle aged man was given a podcast microphone and various psychedelics…
    Overall, i think it’s a waste of time and money, for us and them. The game is visually beautiful and the concept is amazing but the story and writing are terrible and it just becomes a glorified platformer with no sense of achievement since every “unlockable” is basically given to you…    … Expand
  22. Andrudis
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Very fun and unique game filled with a lot of parody and unique bosses.
    Shooter elements are there, but mostly to create a background for driving narrative. It is more a parody on FPS games than an FPS game itself.
  23. Steyraus
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Awsome Game, Games media were upset that this game wasn't inclusive enough and didn't have enough POC representation,,, even though it was set on an Alien planet, filled with diverse Aliens..This game is full of originality and great humour. Tons of work must have gone into this experience with so many interactions voice acted and it pays off. Yet another game that proves not to listenAwsome Game, Games media were upset that this game wasn't inclusive enough and didn't have enough POC representation,,, even though it was set on an Alien planet, filled with diverse Aliens..This game is full of originality and great humour. Tons of work must have gone into this experience with so many interactions voice acted and it pays off. Yet another game that proves not to listen to the ever offended Games Journalist's.… Expand
  24. Gorgola34
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Un juego muy divertido, que en algunas escenas se me hizo un poco pesado por lo tanto que hablan, pero que está muy bn hecho y es muy divertido
  25. borito7
    Dec 26, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. High on life ,something new ,funny ,gameplay is sometimes boring and predictable but worth playing.… Expand
  26. DelgadoRoberto
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Un juegazo entretenido, inteligente, mucho humor negro y con personajes inolvidables.
  27. Lgbtroxa
    Dec 26, 2022
    6
    Divertidinho e tudo mais.
    Gameplay estilo doom e afins.
    Mas é esquecível.
    Quase desisti porque eu simplesmente não aguentava mais ouvir piada de peidos.
    Eu não tenho 12 anos.
  28. Jagd_Gray_Wolf
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    Such a memorable and hilarious game. If you are a Rick and Morty fan then this game feels like it's set in that universe. The jokes and commentary are absolutely hysterical. It's not for everybody, but man is it memorable. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since the 2000s. Ignore all the negative reviews left by the other console solely because it's not on their platform. This game is aSuch a memorable and hilarious game. If you are a Rick and Morty fan then this game feels like it's set in that universe. The jokes and commentary are absolutely hysterical. It's not for everybody, but man is it memorable. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since the 2000s. Ignore all the negative reviews left by the other console solely because it's not on their platform. This game is a gem, and the combat is satisfying. Best of all it's on Gamepass so if you're still unsure you can demo it out there. Lezdoit!… Expand
  29. Burzyk
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
    Cool graphics woth 60 fps on XSX, funny characters and dialogues, nice shooting feeling and not bad explorstion. A PERFECT addition to the Xbox Game Pass day1!
  30. Moielkillo
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Juego muy divertido y entretenido,no inventa nada,pero es un bocanada de aire fresco tipo de juego
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#94 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 48
  3. Negative: 5 out of 48
  1. Impulsegamer
    Jan 30, 2023
    80
    High on Life is an enjoyable yet silly first person shooter that works on most levels. While the humour sometimes misses he target, for the most part it is quite a witty and humouress story with interesting protagonists and antagonists to be found along the way as you explore this immersive alien shooter. Definitely a game for those looking for something unique yet different in the first person shooter genre.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Jan 26, 2023
    50
    It can be hard to separate what is ironically bad and what is just, well, bad. [Issue#381, p.100]
  3. Games.cz
    Jan 19, 2023
    50
    Humor is sometimes tough to get right. You have to pace it right and you shouldn’t overdo it. Justin Roiland and co. unfortunately throw it at you in mindless spades and hope something sticks. And underneath it all? Just a very average shooter.
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