High on Life Reviews

High on Life is ranked in the 40th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
PlayStation Universe
Sebastian Hawden
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2023

High On Life is dirty, rambunctious and a hell-load of fun. While the comedy, writing and voice acting will not be everyone's cup of tea, the self-referential, meta humour really tickles me silly. It's nice to play a game that does not take itself seriously, pushes the boat out a little and strays from the mainstream cookie-cutter formula. I had a lot of fun with High On Life, its not perfect by any means but it did it's job and kept me truly entertained throughout.

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7.3 / 10.0
Mar 18, 2023

Social satire and demented humour are the beating heart of High on Life: the way they are conveyed to the player is of excellent quality. However, beyond that the game doesn’t have much to offer.

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 20, 2023

High on Life combined the first person POV, shooting, and a world with strange characters in appearance and outside of any artistic view that I had seen before, add to it a sense of humor and comedy to present to us a unique game that we did not get in the world of games before! Despite some technical problems, the of the blandness of the shooting and the repetition of the enemies, the game is worth experiencing for its uniqueness

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4 / 5.0
Jan 25, 2023

In conclusion, 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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6.5 / 10.0
Jan 14, 2023

Squanch Games is certainly onto something when it comes to the satirical motifs laced with chaotic action, but the formula could use some refining and further fleshing out.

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90%
Jan 9, 2023

High On Life is not a game for everyone and it will definitely make some of you quite upset. At the same time, it's a beacon of hilarity in the sea of of sterile and generic titles.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 9, 2023

After Trover Saves the Universe, Squanch Games is back with another highly entertaining title that you must try.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 3, 2023

High on Life perfectly blends tried-and-true Metroidvania and classic first-person shooter elements with Justin Roiland and Squanch Games’ distinctive brand of dark, fourth wall-breaking comedy, resulting in an action-adventure that no gamer should dare miss out on, especially when it is being offered for free to anyone with an Xbox Game Pass subscription.

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8 / 10
Dec 31, 2022

High on Life can be extremely annoying to some and extremely fun to others, as there is sarcasm in almost every minute of the game about religion, superstition, politics, daily routines, and even colors. If you are a Justin Roiland fan, there is no doubt that High on Life will be one the best adventures of your life.

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7.6 / 10.0
Dec 30, 2022

A game written and directed by one of the creators of Rick and Morty could have been a masterpiece, instead turned out to be an interesting and hilarious product only in parts. The gameplay holds up for a few hours but in the long run becomes quite repetitive, fortunately the dark humor that characterizes the entire production manages to lift it up in no small part.

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77 / 100
Dec 30, 2022

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.

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7.7 / 10.0
Dec 30, 2022

High On Life combines simple FPS gameplay with an attractive design, a wide variety of weapons, and exaggerated writing that makes every moment unforgettable. Although it has some shortcomings, such as the simple enemy AI and little variety during firefights, it stays fun and engaging, and although it doesn't revolutionize the genre, it's an excellent choice for those who like over-the-top humour and original ideas and want to spend about 12 hours of fun.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 29, 2022

Even though I know it won’t be to everyone’s liking, I still highly recommend High on Life. It’s a fairly accessible first-person shooter for those who aren’t die-hard fans of the genre, while still offering enough variety to make veterans feel satisfied. While on its surface it’s a raunchy, outrageous first-person shooter, at its core there’s a surprisingly emotional heart. There’s a ton of fun to be had in simply exploring the various planets, and even more joy when you discover something as unexpected as Tammy and the T-Rex playing in your living room.

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4 / 5.0
Dec 28, 2022

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.

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75 / 100
Dec 28, 2022

Justin Roiland immerses us in his particular universe of black humor and absurd situations in this game that takes ideas from both Metroid Prime and DOOM. Despite having some shortcomings such as mechanics that are not fully exploited or the repetitiveness of enemies, High on Life is still a fresh and fun game that will keep us hooked until the end.

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INVEN
Top Critic
6.9 / 10.0
Dec 28, 2022

In 'High on Life', 90% hilarious joke in the entire game is barely but surprisingly well held up by the 10% gameplay. It may be a good choice for the weekend if you are a fan of Justin Roiland. But the lack of localization in certain languages has somewhat demerits the charm of Xbox Game Pass in terms of accessibility.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 27, 2022

Even though I had zero expectations and was ready to be disappointed, I can easily say that High On Life turned out to be a very satisfying game, If you want to play an FPS which is dipped in some meta humor sauce and gameplay inspired by Metroid Prime and similar games High On Life is exactly what you are looking for. Of course if it's humor suits you, otherwise you may lower the score by a point or two.

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GameMAG
Top Critic
7 / 10
Dec 27, 2022

High on Life is a strong enough game with some fun gameplay segments and okay-ish plot, all of which can outweigh some of the obvious shortcomings. Basically this new release from Squanch Games is a competently made FPS with some szechuan sauce on the side.

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Chris Wray
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Dec 27, 2022

High on Life is likely a divisive game. While the gameplay is more than sufficient - if you're happy with an unrefined, almost arcade-style shooter - you then come to the dialogue and "comedy", which, to me, was overdone to the point of annoyance. Funny to begin with but repeated so much that a drinking game would lead to liver failure. Fortunately, being on game pass, you don't have to fork out too much to see if you like it.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 27, 2022

At the end of the day, High on Life seems like too short of an experience rushed through using minimal enemy types and linear story progression. The game could be so much more but feels like it was more of a movie rather than its own universe.

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