The comedic first-person shooter High on Life features a colorful cast of talking weapons which help fuel the game's combat and self-referential humor. The game was created by Squanch Games, a developer founded by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. The talking weapons are a main draw in High on Life, and the game luckily has a large and varied arsenal to choose from.
As expected from Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland, High on Life is ridiculous and hilarious in equal measure. The first-person shooter sees Earth invaded by an evil alien drug cartel, which plans to use the human race as an intergalactic narcotic. In order to save humanity players must collect a number of sentient weapons called Gatlians and use them to fight off the otherworldly cartel. High on Life features "Metroidvania" elements alongside first-person shooter combat, with new weapons being used to access previously unreachable areas. Each Gatlian is truly unique, giving players new abilities in combat and a humorous new personality to accompany them.
High On Life Gives Each Weapon A Personality
The Gatlians are an essential part of the first-person shooter elements, Metroidvania style and comedic tone employed by High on Life. However, humorously there is a way to mute guns in High on Life should players become annoyed by their constant chatter. The first weapon acquired by the player is named Kenny, and this basic pistol is actually voiced by Justin Roiland himself. The actor's voice, which he also lends to both of the titular characters on Rick and Morty, is likely instantly recognizable to fans of the creator. Other notable comedy stars, like Betsy Sodaro and Curb Your Enthusiasm's J.B. Smoove, also lend their voices to various talking weapons throughout the game.
Every Gatlian In High On Life
High on Life boasts an arsenal of six unique talking guns, which players can acquire as they fight through hordes of intergalactic cartel soldiers. Each gun brings a different combat function and personality to the table, ensuring that silly shooting in High on Life never gets old. All six guns, their firing styles and voice actors can be found below:
Weapon Name |
Primary Fire |
Alternate Fire |
Voice Actor |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenny |
Basic Pistol |
Glob Shot |
Justin Roiland |
Knifey |
Melee Weapon |
Grapple |
Michael Cusack |
Gus |
Shotgun |
Disc Launcher |
J.B. Smoove |
Sweezy |
Semi-auto Pistol |
Charged Crystal |
Betsy Sodaro |
Creature |
Spawn Babies |
Hypno Fiend |
Tim Robinson |
Lezduit |
Plasma Cannon |
None |
Unknown |
With six different talking guns to choose from, High on Life gives players the opportunity to mow down a ton of alien cartel and meet a wide range of hilarious handheld companions. Each Gatlian brings a unique combat style and personality to the battlefield, which perfectly suits the signature Justin Roiland comedy style and the game's Metroidvania shooter setup. The interdimensional FPS High on Life makes guns more than just mere tools of war, and players will have six to choose from by the time the planet is safe.
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