Squanch Games, which you may recognize from the PSVR game TROVER SAVES THE UNIVERSE, has announced their new sci-fi first-person shooter. The new game titled High On Life is beaming with originality and the humor Justin Roiland has used to make a name for himself with in work such as Rick and Morty and Polar Opposites, tv shows he co-created. High On Life will feature talking alien guns, each with their own distinct personality and unique dialogue. This game is the studio’s most ambitious title so far.
Gamers will play as a fresh high school graduate turned alien bounty hunter. Earth has been invaded by aliens that want to enslave humanity and use them to create a new drug to catch an intergalactic buzz. Players will be able to interact with plenty of NPCs. You can work with and help them, or deal with them in a much more hostile way. Gamers will be able to collect upgrades for their guns as well as other upgrades. with plenty of replayability. They’ve put tons of dialogue, choices, and actions that affect the story so multiple playthroughs might be worth it.
Part of the experience will be traveling to all sorts of different and crazy planets. There will be a planet deep inside an asteroid and a variety of other dynamic and changing worlds. Players will have to deal with strange and hostile wildlife on some of these planets. The game is rated M for Mature, so put the kiddos away for this one!
If you’re a fan of Rick and Morty this is a title to keep an eye, or two, on! Squanch Games is upping the ante. High On Life will be released later this year for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam