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.
50
It can be hard to separate what is ironically bad and what is just, well, bad. [Issue#381, p.100]
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.
8
Great story, very absurd comedy in this one almost feels like first grade humor some of it. The gameplay is a ton of fun for the first 5-6 hours of grinding then becomes a little repetitive. This games story was fun and creative. I'd say one of the most unique games I've played.. it's one of those games where it's kind of one and done, I feel as if I don't really need to play the second one but might get it just cause.
4
I like Rick And Morty, but this is kinda sloppy. The story is repetitive, the guns can get really annoying at times and the characters are insanely boring. Hoping High On Life 2 will be better but I wasn't impressed here. However, the open world is great, the comedic bits land mostly and the movement is incredible,
10
Loved it :) Given, I understand its not everyones cup of tea.
If you like their humour - you'll enjoy it, if you don't skip the title.
High on Life
Released On:
Dec 13, 2022
Metascore
Mixed or Average
67
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
52% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
38% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
10% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Jan 17, 2023
95
High on Life is a fantastic addition to the Xbox catalog. Even if it wasn’t in Xbox Gamepass I would be recommending you play this game for its story, Metroidvania exploration and Trick Holes. Since it’s included with Xbox Gamepass it’s a no-brainer to check out. If you are a fan of the Roiland style humor then you are in for a real treat. There were so many times I had to pause the game and set the controller down because I was so shocked by something that was said or done. It was a pleasant surprise to be caught off guard like that in a game and I really look forward to what Squanch Games does next. Hopefully it's a sequel to this must play game.
User score
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
812 Ratings
812 Ratings
22% Mixed
268 Ratings
268 Ratings
11% Negative
133 Ratings
133 Ratings
Feb 24, 2026
10
Loved it :) Given, I understand its not everyones cup of tea.
If you like their humour - you'll enjoy it, if you don't skip the title.
Jan 17, 2026
10
Don’t know why People cry about this game being bad, It’s amazing and fanny. Played it 4 times and I love it. I hope the sequel are just as good even without Justin
Jan 3, 2023
77
High On Life unapologetically caters to advent fans of absurdist comedy, which overflows with expletive language and wacky scenarios. Lack of enemy variety and performance issues may be a deterrent for some, however.
Dec 15, 2022
75
A fun FPS that gets better with every new talking gun you get. The wild situations, constant banter and sense of humor can either be great or a bummer, depending on your tastes. But if you like Rick & Morty, you're going to love it.
Dec 14, 2022
70
High On Life is a Comedy FPS that hits its target with its writing but not so much with its shooting. Too bad there's no localised version because it's really funny.
Jan 26, 2023
50
It can be hard to separate what is ironically bad and what is just, well, bad. [Issue#381, p.100]
Dec 12, 2022
30
Anyone who isn’t thrilled at the idea of having Roiland constantly chattering in their ear for a dozen hours straight will likely find the game’s incessant need to force itself on the player annoying. With the addition of uncompelling combat, frustrating exploration, and a lack of anything else to offer players, High on Life is one of the most annoying, derivative, and slogging experiences in years.
Nov 4, 2025
10
A game with funny and original language, amazing!
The gameplay is great and the story is captivating!
Feb 23, 2026
7
The First Start was a hard one, the game made my gpu 75-80 degres even in the menu. I did some search it was common, then i tried it a couple of times to start the game and then it was perfect. If i dont count this problem
Mar 30, 2025
7
A mindless fun point and shoot game. Story isn’t anything worth noting really, it seems like a second thought to the gameplay and ridiculous characters/dialogue. Fun though
Mar 1, 2026
4
I like Rick And Morty, but this is kinda sloppy. The story is repetitive, the guns can get really annoying at times and the characters are insanely boring. Hoping High On Life 2 will be better but I wasn't impressed here. However, the open world is great, the comedic bits land mostly and the movement is incredible,
Feb 13, 2026
4
The humour tries to disguise what it really is, which is a bland shooter. While I did chuckle at some parts, it was a rather tedious experience.
SummaryFresh 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 variou... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Dec 13, 2022
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