High on Life

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.

An insanely absurd, silly, and fascinating game that deserves to be played.

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.

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.

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.

It can be hard to separate what is ironically bad and what is just, well, bad. [Issue#381, p.100]

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.

A game with funny and original language, amazing! The gameplay is great and the story is captivating!

I’m a little disappointed the game was so short, but I had a good time and am definitely hoping for a sequel to expand on its solid foundation. High On Life is a pretty fun shooter / platformer at its core, so your enjoyment of the game will likely hinge on whether or not you’re a fan of the Rick and Morty-esque humour and all the awkward rambling and countless f-bombs that entails. Anyway, my main criticism — and it’s pretty minor when you consider that this isn’t a AAA title — is that the world doesn’t feel particularly alive: most NPCs are limited to a few hubs where they stand around blinking, there’s minimal wildlife, and most areas are completely devoid of life once you defeat your enemies. Still, it’s a pretty impressive game from such a small studio, with surprisingly satisfying gameplay and a world that oozes character (as well as various fluids). Ultimately I do recommend giving High On Life a try, but, at only 10 hours long, I’d recommend waiting for it to go on sale if you don’t have a Game Pass subscription.

Funny, but the plot is a bit eh, and the main gun is quite annoying at times but it's fun, but not gorey enough for an 18+ game

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,

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.