Key Takeaways
1. Xbox Game Pass subscribers received three new titles, including a remastered bundle from the 2000s, with “High on Life” being the only confirmed game for the third week of July.
2. “High on Life,” created by Justin Roiland, features wacky humor and an outrageous story involving an alien drug cartel invading Earth.
3. Players take on the role of a teenager turned bounty hunter, using talking weapons with unique personalities to combat alien foes.
4. The game has received mixed reviews, scoring 6.5/10 from 4Players, while Steam users rated it “Very Positive” with an average score of 89%.
5. “High on Life” will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting July 15 for cloud, console, and PC.
Last week, Xbox Game Pass subscribers welcomed three fresh titles, featuring a remastered bundle of two iconic games from the 2000s. For the third week of July, there is only one game that has been confirmed: the eccentric first-person shooter High on Life, created by Justin Roiland, known for co-creating Rick and Morty. Nevertheless, it’s likely that Microsoft will add more games to the lineup and announce additional titles soon.
Humor and Adventure Await
If you’re into Rick and Morty, you’ll probably find High on Life pretty enjoyable, as the humor is just as wacky and exaggerated. The story is as outrageous as it appears: Earth gets invaded by an alien drug cartel that uses humans to get their next high. You take on the role of an average teenager who unexpectedly becomes a bounty hunter tasked with taking down the alien gang. To assist you in your quest, you’ll have a variety of talking weapons – each with its distinct personality. They continuously crack jokes and respond to almost everything you do or don’t do.
Gameplay and Reception
In High on Life, players hop between planets to track down strange alien bosses, blast through sticky outposts, and gather new upgrades, resources, and more of the game’s lively, animated weapons. Each success brings you closer to defeating Garmantuous – the merciless head of the alien cartel. As reported by the German gaming magazine 4Players, the game excels with its outrageous humor, though the shooting mechanics could use some work, giving it a score of 6.5 out of 10. In contrast, the reception on Steam has been far more favorable, with over 16,000 reviews averaging a “Very Positive” rating of 89%. Metacritic offers a more nuanced view: a critic Metascore of 69 and a User Score of 7.4.
Availability on Xbox Game Pass
High on Life will join Xbox Game Pass starting July 15, making it accessible through cloud, console, and PC. You can catch a first look at the game’s crazy charm in the trailer below.
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