If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Rick and Morty crashed headfirst into a Metroidvania-style shooter, then congratulations—you’ve just described High on Life. Developed by Squanch Games, the studio founded by Justin Roiland, this game is what happens when an acid trip meets a Saturday morning cartoon—only with more F-bombs and aliens that literally turn people into drugs.
Welcome to the Weirdest Job Ever
You play as an average nobody suddenly thrust into an intergalactic bounty-hunting career. Armed with sentient guns (yes, they talk… a lot), you set off to save Earth by blasting through an alien cartel. Each weapon has its own sassy personality: one quips sarcastically, another sounds like Morty’s older cousin, and even your knife can’t stop rambling about how much it loves stabbing things.
It’s chaotic. It’s ridiculous. And honestly? It’s hilarious—if you’re into the style of humor that’s equal parts absurdity and dark punchlines.
Gameplay: Pew Pew Meets Platforming
Underneath all the talking-gun chaos, High on Life is a surprisingly solid shooter mixed with some old-school exploration. Think colorful worlds, secret paths, and weapon upgrades that help you reach new areas. You’ll grapple across gaps, bounce on mushroom pads, and take down bug-eyed gangsters.
Is it reinventing the wheel? Not exactly. But when your gun is cracking jokes about your life choices mid-firefight, you barely notice.
Comedy: The Best (and Worst) Part
Here’s the big question: Do you actually like this brand of comedy? Because High on Life doesn’t just break the fourth wall—it vaporizes it. The dialogue is constant and unapologetic. Some players describe it as “a long Rick and Morty episode you can play,” while others find it nails-on-chalkboard obnoxious.
If you vibe with Roiland’s improv-heavy humor, you’ll laugh your way through every alien boss fight. If not, you might want to mute the Gatlians and enjoy the scenery.
From Technical Mess to Space Hit
When it launched, High on Life had more bugs than an alien swamp. Thankfully, patches cleaned things up, and players stuck around for the wild ride. The gamble paid off: it shot up Steam charts and became one of Xbox Game Pass’s most-played titles. Now it’s even on PlayStation and Switch—because apparently the whole galaxy wants a talking-gun fix.
Final Verdict: A Trip Worth Taking?
High on Life is like pineapple on pizza: you’ll either love it or swear it’s the end of civilization. It’s colorful, chaotic, and constantly talking your ear off. If you love Rick and Morty humor: Buy it yesterday. If you hate games that talk too much: Maybe go play Doom.
Either way, you’ll never forget the first time a gun called you out for missing a headshot.
Score: 7.5/10 space tacos.