Stephen LaGioia
VGChartzHigh On Life 2 (XS) Review
Published 3/27/2026
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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 - 2/13/2026
High On Life 2
An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity! Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take down the bad guys and save your favorite species (humans)!
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- Squanch Games
- Publisher
- Squanch Games
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72
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Critic avg
72
45 scored reviews
Total coverage
45
All coverage currently scored
Score range
40–95
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 45 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
Score distribution
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45 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 4%
80–8914 reviews · 31%
70–7916 reviews · 36%
Below 7013 reviews · 29%
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Stuart Cullen
TechStomperHigh on Life 2 review - Smoother, Tighter and More Confident | TechStomper
Published 3/6/2026
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDHigh on Life 2 (XSX) Review
Published 3/5/2026
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Score
60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalPietro Iacullo
The Games MachineHigh on Life 2 | Recensione | The Games Machine
Published 3/2/2026
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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GameMAGHigh on Life 2 | review
Published 2/28/2026
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Score
40
-32 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Adams
The Outerhaven ProductionsHigh On Life 2 Review
Published 2/26/2026
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Kowalski
Niche GamerHigh on Life 2 Review - Half-baked sequel
Published 2/22/2026
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Score
65
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLander Van der Biest
Gaming BoulevardReview: High on Life 2
Published 2/21/2026
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Pretorius
Nexus HubHigh on Life 2
Published 2/20/2026
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerHigh on Life 2 review
Published 2/20/2026
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Score
60
-12 vs critic avg
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