The recently releasedHigh on Lifehas received a generally positive reception from fans across the industry, with many perhaps feeling that they underestimated the title prior to its launch. Coming from the creators ofRick and Morty, the game has been lauded for its comedic elements as well as the engaging and diverse range of gameplay that it offers.
Due to the high-profile nature of the development team behindHigh on Life, there was always going to be large amounts of attention placed on the title from within the industry. With that being said, the benefits of the game releasing as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass are plentiful, with the release seemingly being a fantastic match for the monthly subscription service.
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The Draw of Xbox Game Pass
The Xbox Game Pass launched in 2017 and has grown to be one of the staples of the gaming experience that the console offers. For a monthly fee, players can gain access to hundreds of titles for free, with the ability to download and indefinitely play a huge selection of titles that fall within the Game Pass roster.
As Microsoft has continued its trend of high-profile studio acquisitions, the profile and scope of these titles has only grown in more recent years and show no sign of slowing down any time soon. With certain tiers ofGame Pass membership offering cloud gaming, as well as a huge array of in-game perks and benefits, it is no wonder that the service has grown to be so popular.
Xbox Game Pass: High on Life
High on Lifeis an eccentric and vibrant first-person shooter developed and published by Squanch Games, a studio that was founded in 2016 byRick and Mortyfounder Justin Roiland. Of course, this led to huge amounts of attention and pre-release hype in and of itself, with the unique and eye-catching nature of the game only exacerbating this attention.
While the releasehas been lauded for its substance, it remains thatHigh on Lifehas a relatively short runtimewhen compared to other high-profile titles. While this may usually be a source of complaint for full price paying customers, the more casual way in which the game is accessed via Game Pass turns this satisfying but short runtime into an inherent benefit as opposed to a controversy.
This further speaks to how much of a perfect matchHigh on Lifeand Game Pass are for one another, with the game rapidly rising to the top of most popular lists across both console and PC Game Pass. In more recent days,High on Lifehas even risen to the forefront of Xbox’s overall “most played games” statistics, already edging ahead offree-to-play titles likeOverwatch 2andApex Legends. With its increased accessibility and its short-but-sweet runtime,High on Lifemay have set a precedent for what kind of title is best for the successful Xbox Game pass service.
High on Lifeis available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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