High On Life

First-person shooter / Action-adventure

High on Life is a comedic first-person shooter where players use talking alien weapons to battle a cartel that kidnaps humans. The game mixes combat, exploration, and humor in a colorful science fiction setting. Dialogue, strange characters, and unusual weapons define the tone of the adventure.

High On Life
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Developer:
Squanch Games
Publisher:
Squanch Games
Release Date:
December 13, 2022
Platforms:
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Who Should Play:
Players who enjoy humor-driven shooters, linear campaign structure, and character-focused dialogue.
Who Should Skip:
Players seeking serious storytelling, deep RPG progression, or highly competitive multiplayer modes.

Ratings

Monetization

75
Premium

Solo Friendliness

100
Yes

Grind

90
Casual

Complexity

85
Accessible

Time Commitment

Main Story Hours

10

Completionist Hours

18

Gameplay

Monetization

• The game is sold as a one-time premium purchase.

• There are no microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics.

• Additional content is limited to optional expansions rather than live-service elements.

Solo Friendliness

• The entire experience is single-player with no multiplayer component.

• All mechanics are balanced around solo pacing and narrative flow.

• There are no online requirements for progression.

Grind

• Progression is tied directly to story missions and boss encounters without farming loops.

• Weapon upgrades are unlocked through structured objectives rather than repetitive grinding.

• Optional side bounties extend playtime without demanding resource repetition.

Complexity

• Combat systems are straightforward, centered on weapon abilities and movement.

• Exploration hubs provide light traversal puzzles without layered systems.

• Upgrade paths are simple and easy to understand.

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Full Verdict

It delivers a short and focused single-player shooter built around comedic writing and personality-driven weapons rather than deep mechanical systems. The time commitment is modest, with progression tied directly to structured missions and boss fights instead of grind loops. As a solo-only experience it remains cohesive and accessible, though its humor and limited combat depth may not appeal to everyone. With fair premium pricing and no aggressive monetization, it offers solid value for players seeking a contained and humor-centric action campaign.

Ideal For

• Players who enjoy irreverent humor combined with shooter gameplay.

• Fans of contained campaigns rather than massive open worlds.

• Those looking for a short, focused single-player experience.

Potential Drawbacks

• Humor style may not resonate with all players.

• Combat depth is limited compared to more systemic shooters.

• Replay value is modest once the story is completed.