High on Life 2 Reviews

High On Life 2 is a better-executed version of the first game. The skateboard does add some extra flavor to the gameplay, but it ultimately still is very similar to the core concept of the first game.

Squanch Games' sequel to their comedic sci-fi adventure High on Life is here and it's almost everything I wanted for a sequel. High on Life 2 delivers on upping the ante with new guns, enemies, a kick ass skateboarding mechanic, and much more. Find out what else I have to say about High on Life 2 down below.

When High On Life 2 is in its element it is good trashy fun, especially if you enjoy potty mouth humour. However, there are often too many issues plaguing the experience to fully enjoy, such as the bugs and the momentum-stopping puzzle platforming bits. In any case you'll likely enjoy what High On Life 2 offers, just ensure you aren't going to overdose on it.

High on Life 2 is an improvement on the first and one hell of a time. The humor shows just how much in-tune the writers at Squanch game are with their players and that speaks volumes… making it a good time even through its complications.

Despite some of the comedy losing its shock value, High on Life 2 is still a wild, colourful, intentionally silly ride.

High on Life was a Marmite game back when it launched in 2022.

High on Life 2's serviceable gameplay and mostly decent comedic chops are overshadowed by severe technical issues.

High on Life 2 boasts an inventive FPS campaign that kept me hooked throughout its runtime thanks to varied level designs and excellent setpieces and bossfights. But skateboarding and its effect on both the speed of the game and the pace of the combat were the real stars of the show. And while there are some groan-worthy jokes, I found the humor to be stronger this time around, mostly thanks to some less obnoxious characters. However, a litany of performance and glitch issues holds it back from true greatness.

Funny in bursts, regularly creative, yet held back by distinctly average combat and poor exploration elements. High on Life 2 is a surreal trip well worth taking, although you'll need to adjust your expectations accordingly. Do that, and it'll regularly put a (sometimes guilty) smile on your face.

The sequel to Squanch Games' detestable FPS demonstrates significant improvement, though its biggest features remain its weakest - and technical issues hinder the progress made.

High on Life 2 accomplishes an incredibly rare feat, as it's a sequel that improves every single aspect of the original while forging its own unique path. The addition of the skateboard is a game changer, and the majestic insanity that you can concoct is just oodles of fun. Squanch Games had a lot of work to do in order to both distance itself from its creator and ensure the foundation was solid, which they did in spades. High on Life 2's absurd story, impeccable combat and beautiful world are just a few reasons to explore this sinfully funny shooter.

While it doesn’t have the shock value novelty of the first game, High on Life 2 makes up for it with ambitious level design, polished movement, and a more grounded, coherent narrative. All the fun of the first game’s talking guns and wicked humor remains, entertainingly voiced and paired with engaging combat and interesting environments. There are moments when High on Life 2 feels a little over-caffeinated, and it can be exhausting over long stretches. Overall, though, High on Life 2 demonstrates that the first game’s concepts and mechanics were more than one-off novelties. High on Life 2 keeps a good thing going strong.

High On Life 2 sharpens numerous aspects of the series to much success, with great moment-to-moment gameplay and plenty of content to discover. Squanch Games nailed the balancing act between a serious plot and humorous adventures, finding a renewed purpose. However, the experience is undercut by inexcusable performance issues on PC that make it hard to fully recommend at this time.

High On Life 2 is right on time. At a moment in time that seems increasingly bleak, Squanch Games’ latest project has dropped in to let you escape for a bit, laughing like an idiot while you do so. The typical Squanch brand of humor – the kind you might see on Adult Swim shows like Rick and Morty and Smiling Friends – runs rampant through dialogue, visual gags, and unexpected story twists. Combat and movement feel terrific thanks to the new skateboard system, the world has enough hid...

High on Life 2 could have easily relied on the novelty of talking guns and crude humor again. Instead, it expands on its foundation in some big and important ways. The story actually feels like it has higher stakes this time, with player choices even factoring into how the ending unfolds, and the Gatlians feel like more than delivery systems for jokes thanks to sharp performances and stronger writing. The skateboard feels great in traversal and combat, exploration ties into upgrades and even impacts the epilogue, and there's far more to do than just the main story. It isn't without issues, from technical instability and uneven sound mixing to customization that can be hard to fully appreciate in first-person, but none of that overshadows its greatest strengths. In the end, High on Life 2 understands what made the original work and pushes it forward in ways that actually matter.

High On Life 2 is here and it's jam-packed, over-the-top, and absolutely ridiculous so whip out your talking guns and let's get shooting.

It’s been a decent break since Squanch Games’ comical High On Life initially debuted. I had a complete blast with it, with its explorable worlds and fun-to-use arsenal of talkative guns, but the question remains if they can nail that magic a second time. With High On Life 2, they show that they’ve still got a few jokes left up their sleeves.

The other side of High on Life 2's gameplay is the big set pieces that show up a few times, and this part of the game is a huge success. There's a battle with Muppy Doo that stands as one of the best boss fights in recent memory. I won’t spoil the different twists and turns, but it’s one of the most meta fights I’ve ever played.

The original High on Life from 2022 asked a simple question: What would it look like if you took the random, bleak comedic style of Rick and Morty and parodied video games rather than classic sci-fi films and TV? The answer: a first-person shooter with sweary guns, of course.

High on Life 2’s biggest issue outside of technical issues, is that the new additions to the game feel so counter intuitive and work against what made the first game such a cult hit.

Enemies are also a bit more varied this time, with bounty hunter baddies donning suits that can split apart after death, creating more threats. The bosses, however, remain a sore point. The bullet-spongey feel of the original bosses returns, coupled with some awkward (and in a few cases, glitchy) transitions between phases. Even in the sequel, bosses generally feature a small moveset that is easy to counter and stay ahead of after learning their patterns in less than 30 seconds. I also had a few hitbox issues with some bosses, which are much more noticeable than when shredding through meatshields.

What would come next after you’ve successfully taken down the biggest drug cartel in the galaxy, saving humanity ? Well, fame for you and your talking alien guns, some degree of fortune, your sister ending up in more trouble with aliens, and plenty more stabby bounty hunting, if the opening to High on Life 2 is anything to go by.

High on Life 2 is an incredibly fun and fast-paced space shooter with witty dialogue and interesting characters, though its linear storyline and small areas paired with the occasional technical issue held it back from its full potential.

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