Justin Roiland’sRick and Mortymay be one of the biggest animated shows on TV right now, and Roiland has brought that same charm to Squanch Games' latest titleHigh on Life. The game plunges players into a colorful world filled with wild characters that only Justin Roiland could come up with. It is filled to the brim with the self-referential and meta humor that his animated shows are known for, and is simply a lot of fun to play.High on Lifealmost feels like a longer episode ofRick and MortyandSolar Oppositescombined, and fans of both shows will not want to miss out on it.
Justin Roiland has made a name for himself withhis unique brand of comedy, and that is on full display withinHigh on Life. Roiland is usually contained to 25-30 minute episodes, but here he can stretch his creativity to its limits. He has been able to craft a game filled with laugh-out-loud moments that feels like a treat for any fan of his animated shows. While the game is far from perfect as it lacks a bit of variety, especially in the latter half, it is still a pretty fun ride from start to finish.
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High on Life Feels Like a Long Rick and Morty Episode
High on Lifeis notRick and MortyorSolar Opposites, but it definitely feels like it. The game takes place in a brand-new version of reality where an infamousgroup of aliens known as the G3 Cartelhave taken over Earth and plan to sell humans off as drugs. Players take control of a teenager who spends much of their time playing video games, and now must do everything they can to save humanity. This quest brings them on a galactic adventure across multiple planets where they must shoot through hordes of goo-covered aliens to destroy the leaders of the G3 and save the galaxy.
Usually, galactic bounty hunters will want to equip themselves with powerful guns to mow down their enemies. Players will be able to obtainan assortment of guns to fight the G3with, but these guns are some of the weirdest weapons that shooter games have ever offered. These guns are actually alive, and have their own distinct personalities. Players will shoot some type of slime or needle or tiny blue monsters out of them, and they will judge the player the entire time. They also serve as main parts of the plot, and are one of the main guides throughout this crazy galaxy.
Players will encounter all sorts of wild characters on their journey that all feel ripped straight from Justin Roiland’s animated shows. They will have to constantly save a species of teddy bears who have a bad habit of getting enslaved, they will be pestered by a flying alien that just wants to tell them his life story, they will have to play a mini-game where they work a desk job, they will be able to warp in a tiny town only to destroy it, and they will even be giventhe option to shoot a 30-year-old kid. This is just the start of all the crazy things that players can do inHigh on Life, and there are plenty of surprises around every corner that lead to all sorts of laugh-out-loud moments.
High on Lifeseems to take everything goodaboutRick and MortyandSolar Oppositesand just does more of it. It feels like the closest that players will get to a fully-fledged game in those franchises for now, and fans of both should really not miss out on it. They will feel right at home inside Justin Roiland’s new world, and they may run into a few very familiar voices along the way.
High on Lifeis available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
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