High on Life
High on Life

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High on Life

2022
Movie
92 min
Croatian

The sudden death of Oleg leads to the reunion of his group of long-lost friends who are back together after a long time. Their last goodbye to him turns into a trip down memory lane, to their years of youth before adult life hit them so hard.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users68%
Director: Egan, JustinGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A teenage human bounty hunter must team up with his alien talking gun to stop an intergalactic cartel from using humanity as a drug. Explore the vibrant and dangerous Gatludo galaxy, facing off against bizarre creatures and their nefarious leader, Gatlians. The journey involves navigating alien cultures, acquiring new weapons, and saving Earth from becoming a cosmic high.

Critical Reception

High on Life received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While its humor and unique premise were occasionally praised, many reviewers found the gameplay repetitive, the plot uninspired, and the overall experience lacking in depth. Audiences, however, seemed more divided, with some enjoying the over-the-top comedy and chaotic action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, irreverent humor and outlandish alien designs.

  • Criticized for repetitive gameplay mechanics and a lack of substantial progression.

  • The game's chaotic energy and voice acting were highlights for some, but it often felt shallow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the game's distinct brand of humor, often described as 'random' and 'meme-like'. Many enjoyed the colorful visuals and the over-the-top character interactions. However, a significant portion of users found the core gameplay loop to be too simplistic and repetitive, leading to a feeling of boredom after initial engagement.

Fun Fact

The talking guns in High on Life are directly inspired by the chaotic and absurd humor style of co-creator Justin Roiland, known for his work on Rick and Morty.

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