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This is our full review of High on Life, based on its story, gameplay, and other features. Read on for our thoughts and overall rating after playing through the game, and if it is worth buying!
List of Contents
Overall Rating | ||
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46/ 60 | ||
Story | Graphics | Gameplay Mechanics |
8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
World and Atmosphere | Game Length | Quality of Life |
9/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Overall | Our total rating of the game. The scores available range from 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. |
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Story | A rating based on the game's plot, characters, and the overall consistency, pacing, and depth of the story. |
Graphics | Rating the graphic quality of the game's character models, environments, and user interface. |
Gameplay Mechanics | A rating of the game's combat system and other gameplay mechanics. |
World and Atmosphere | Rating the game's world, sound design, and the overall atmosphere it provides |
Game Length | A rating based on how much content the game has to offer, including post-game content and replayability. |
Quality of Life | Rates the game's different quality of life features, including load times, accessibility options, controls, and ease-of-use. |
Fans of the first-person shooter genre who want something different Fans of Justin Roiland and his previous television shows and games Gamers who enjoy cartoonish graphics, low-brow comedy, and whimsical settings Completionists who like to explore every nook and cranny
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Pros |
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High on Life's playful and comedic story and setting are some of the game's biggest strengths. Its great cast of characters, colorful alien worlds, and numerous hilarious moments keep players fully invested as they go through the game.
All Bounties and Missions:
Story Walkthrough
The game also offers a surprisingly fun and robust gameplay experience with the numerous Gatlians, Mods, and movement options you obtain throughout the story.
Juggling enemies with Kenny's Glob Shot, powersliding with the Slide Bash, and swinging through Hookbugs with Knifey's Tether all make completing bounties and exploring each world incredibly fun.
How to Get All Gatlians:
Guns and Weapons Guide
High on Life also features a wide variety of alien enemies for you to face while bounty hunting.
From the G3 Cartel's plethora of Grunts and Merks to hostile wildlife like the Mytes and Greebles, there are plenty of foes with varying strengths and weaknesses for you to gun down.
High on Life also heavily rewards exploration with the numerous collectibles hidden throughout each world. With the game having a whopping 222 Luglox Chests and 27 Trading Cards, completionists are sure to have a great time searching for them and being rewarded with Pesos, Mods, Upgrades, and other items.
All Luglox Loot Chest Locations
The game's varied and atmospheric alien worlds it offers for players to explore are also some of the game's strongest points.
Places like Blim City's cyberpunk-styled streets and Zephyr Paradise's lush jungles are wildly different, but they are both well-designed and feel perfectly in place in High on Life's world.
Cons |
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While High on Life has a decent spread of video settings, it does not have an FOV slider. Being locked out of changing to one's preferred camera field of vision may be a deal-breaker for some players.
High on Life also fully relies on a checkpoint system without manual saving. This system has, unfortunately, caused bugs in the past and prevents saving at specific moments in the game, which can be frustrating for many players.
How to Save: Is There Manual Save?
The game is also relatively short, with an estimated average playtime of only 10-12 hours on Normal Mode difficulty without looking for much of the game's collectibles. This short length, alongside the game's price tag, can put off some prospective buyers.
High on Life also does not feature a lot of replayability. Since it lacks New Game Plus, players can only look towards achievements and collectibles, replaying the game to pick other dialogue choices, and looking for the game's secret ending to pad out their playtime.
Post Game Guide:
What to Do After Beating High on Life
Despite the game's technical issues and short length, High on Life is still a worthwhile game to buy and play. The game is an enjoyable experience all the way through, with its gunplay, comedic dialogue, and absurd story keeping players entertained the entire time.
Price | $59.99 |
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Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One |
Genre | Shooter, Comedy |
Publisher | Squanch Games |
Official Site | High on Life |
Is It Worth It? High On Life Review
Updated 12/23/2022
Check out our full review and final rating of High on Life!
December 16 Update and Patch Notes
Updated 12/16/2022
Read about Patch #2 for High on Life!
December 14 Update and Patch Notes
Updated 12/14/2022
Read about the latest 21 GB patch note for High on Life!
Achievements Guide
Updated 12/20/2022
Find out how to get all the achievements in High on Life!
Does High On Life Have Early Access?
Updated 12/12/2022
Find out if High on Life has any early access or betas prior to its release!
Pre-Order Guide and Pre-Order Bonuses
Updated 12/12/2022
Learn where to pre-order High on Life and find out if it has any pre-order bonuses!
System Requirements and Download File Size
Updated 12/12/2022
Learn about High on Life's PC and Xbox system requirements and file sizes!
How to Preload High on Life
Updated 12/12/2022
Find out which platforms can now preload the game ahead of launch!
High on Life Release Date & Time
Updated 12/13/2022
Find out when High on Life releases for your region and timezone!
Is There Cross-Play? Multiplayer Co-Op Guide
Updated 12/14/2022
Read on to find out if a multiplayer co-op feature will ever be included in the game.
Is High on Life on PlayStation?
Updated 12/12/2022
Read on to learn whether the game will be available on PlayStation in the future.
Is High on Life Coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Updated 12/12/2022
Read on to learn when the game will drop on Xbox Game Pass.
All Characters Cast and List of Voice Actors
Updated 12/23/2022
Read on to learn all about the whimsical cast, and the voice actors that brought them to life.
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