Josh West
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Published 12/12/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/13/2022
High on Life
From the mind of Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites) comes High On Life. Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!
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- Squanch Games
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- Squanch Games
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Critic avg
59
15 scored reviews
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15
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 59 across 15 scored reviews, with a 80-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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70–795 reviews · 33%
Below 707 reviews · 47%
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Chris Carter
DestructoidReview: High on Life – Destructoid
Published 12/12/2022
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55
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Read originalGiovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsHigh on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter
Published 12/12/2022
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70
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Read originalEdwin Evans-Thirlwell
EurogamerHigh on Life review - a mediocre shooter with an unfunny attitude problem
Published 12/12/2022
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantGame Rant High on Life Review
Published 12/12/2022
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80
+21 vs critic avg
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