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High on Life (video game)

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High on Life
Developer(s)Squanch Games
Publisher(s)Squanch Games
EngineUnreal Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseDecember 12, 2022
Genre(s)First-person shooter, metroidvania, action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

High on Life is a comedic sci-fi biopunk action-adventure Metroidvania[1][2] first-person shooter game created by Justin Roiland and developed and published by Squanch Games.[3] It takes place in a science fiction world and features talking guns. The game includes voice acting from Roiland, J.B. Smoove, Tim Robinson, Tom Kenny, Thomas Middleditch, Jack Black, Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack.[4] It was released on December 12, 2022, for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S,[5] in addition to a day-one release on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.[6]

Premise

Earth has been invaded by the malicious alien cartel known as the G3 Cartel, who seek to use the native human population as drugs. Playing the role as a bounty hunter, the player must navigate throughout the galaxy to save humanity by using weapons called Gatlians, used to take out the threats.

Gameplay

High on Life is a first-person shooter video game with action-adventure and metroidvania elements. Players are tasked with assassinating select targets, and must fight their way into the target's lair and then fight the targets in a boss battle.

Players attack using a total of four living alien guns called "Gattlians," each equipped with primary, alternate, and special "trick hole" firing modes. Weapon specials can also be used in non-combat scenarios to solve puzzles and are needed to access certain areas.

Players can also gain new abilities and upgrade their existing abilities by purchasing upgrades at shops or by finding them in chests. As players get new Gattlians and other equipment it is possible to access previously unreachable areas, as in a Metroidvania.

In addition to combat, players will encounter traversal and platforming sections, as well as puzzles solved using the Gattlian's weapon abilities, and social areas where players can interact with NPCs.[7]

Development

The original High On Life trailer was released at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12, 2022, with an anticipated release of October 2022.[8] A two-month delay was announced on August 18, 2022, however that set the release date to December 12, 2022, with the stated reason being to finish improving the game.[9]

Justin Roiland is said to be heavily involved in the creation of High on Life.[10] He has received credit for creating the original concept of the game and taking part in the design and development of it.[10] Design director Erich Mayr has described the style of the game to be "Blade Runner meets The Muppets".[11]

Reception

High on Life has "generally favorable reviews" based on 7 reviews, according to Metacritic.[12]

References

  1. ^ Todd, Isaac (December 12, 2022). "High on Life release date, gameplay, and story". PC Games N. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  2. ^ Cyre, Clayton Sterling (November 2, 2022). "High on Life Described as 'Metroidvania'". Game Rant. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  3. ^ LeBlanc, Wesley (June 12, 2022). "Squanch Games Reveals High On Life, A First-Person Shooter From Justin Roiland". Game Informer. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Wood, Martin (June 29, 2022). "High on Life's Best Design Choice is Weapons That Talk". Game Rant. Valnet. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  5. ^ Mejia, Ozzie (August 23, 2022). "High On Life shows off new boss and December release date". Shacknews. Gamerhub. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  6. ^ Hogarty, Steve (June 13, 2022). "The co-creator of Rick & Morty is working on an FPS called High on Life". The Independent. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  7. ^ McCaffery, Ryan (October 12, 2022). "High on Life: Meet the Talking Guns – IGN First". IGN. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  8. ^ Makar, Connor (June 12, 2022). "High on Life - a wild looking sci-fi FPS from Rick & Morty creators - has been revealed". VG247. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  9. ^ Kuhnke, Oisin (August 21, 2022). "High on Life sees a two month delay, apologises with uncomfortable dating ad". VG247. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Staff, Squanch (August 16, 2022). "WHAT THE FAQ?! – High On Life FAQ". Squanch Games. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  11. ^ Valentine, Rebekah (June 14, 2022). "High on Life: Squanch Games Explains More About the Bonkers FPS - 'Blade Runner Meets the Muppets'". IGN. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "High on Life for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  13. ^ West, Josh (December 12, 2022). "High on Life Review: "Incessantly loud, frequently unhinged, and a trip well worth taking"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  14. ^ Carter, Chris (December 12, 2022). "Review: High on Life". Destructoid. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  15. ^ Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (December 12, 2022). "High on Life review - a mediocre shooter with an unfunny attitude problem". Eurogamer. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  16. ^ Colantonio, Giovanni (December 12, 2022). "High on Life review: Rick and Morty and Metroid". Digital Trends. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
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