I gave this game a try and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. As someone who's a fan of Sci-fi and the "dumb" dark humor, I have to say [b]Squanch Games[/b] managed to fill the void in the game genre. High on life is Doom-like FPS game with platforming and a bit of explorations elements. What makes this game really unique is the comedy that is incorporated into it. [h2]Gameplay[/h2] The combat is fun and each
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SUMMARY Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero's call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.
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- Release date:
- 13 December 2022
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- Recent Steam reviews:
- Very Positive
- All Steam reviews:
- Very Positive (13318)
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SUMMARY
Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero's call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Squanch Games!
FEATURES
- Rescue and team up with charismatic, talking guns to become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.
- Navigate dynamic and changing worlds that range from a jungle paradise, to a city built inside an asteroid, the hub of the cosmos.
- Leverage the unique skills of each gun to go up against a variety of criminals as you track down the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of alien goons.
- Complete hunter challenges, meet weird, fun and hilarious characters, collect an array of alien technology, and more!
FAQ
- Is this a VR game?
Although many of Squanch’s previous titles were firmly rooted in VR, High On Life was built from the ground up for traditional flatscreen devices. - What type of game is this? Single player? Multiplayer?
High On Life is single player only. There is no multiplayer. - Can my kids play? Can families play together?
As this is a mature-rated title, we do not recommend it for children. - What languages will High On Life be available in?
The game will be localized (text-only) in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. - Who is Squanch Games?
Founded in 2016, Squanch Games develops comedic games for multiple platforms and devices. The studio’s mission is to create immersive content that people can lose themselves in for hours at a time, as well as shorter experiences that can be enjoyed with friends. Their latest title, Trover Saves the Universe, is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, alongside other digital and VR titles such as Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. - Do you have any other games?
Other games launched by Squanch include Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. - Will there be DLC?
The High On Knife DLC is out now! Available individually or bundled with High On Life.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor:
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4430K CPU @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs)
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB)/AMD Radeon R9 290x (4GB)
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 59 GB available space
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor:
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6402p CPU @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4 GHz)
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB)/AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB)
- DirectX:
- Version 12
- Storage:
- 59 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- SSD Recommended
User reviews
TL;DR: Funny and creative at first, but the constant fourth wall breaking and self mocking kills immersion and makes the game feel pointless the longer you play. That said, I still recommend it. It is worth experiencing, and others may not have the same reaction I did. This game is fun at first. The voices, the satire, everything clicked. It was hilarious, and the gameplay mechanics were genuinely enjoyable. For a
I bought the game because I saw countless videos on youtube and thought it looked fun. Turns out the only real content this game has is stoner humor. Gameplay loop is boring. There really isn't much here. Couldn't bring myself to finish it.