High on Life 2 Review

This game is so trippy. Thats probably the point.

If you thought High on Life was unhinged, High on Life 2 basically looks at that chaos and says, “Yeah… we can go weirder.” And honestly? It does—sometimes brilliantly, sometimes… a little too much.

First Impressions: Loud, Weird, and Immediately Ridiculous

Within minutes, you’re back in a world where your weapons won’t stop talking, aliens are gross in very specific ways, and the humor hits you from every direction. The game wastes zero time—it throws you straight into absurd situations and just keeps piling them on.

If the first game made you laugh, this one will too. If it didn’t… well, nothing here is trying to change your mind.

Combat: Same Chaos, Slightly Smarter

The gunplay is still fast, messy, and built around personality as much as mechanics. The talking guns return (and yes, they still never shut up). Each weapon has its own quirks and abilities and combat feels smoother and a bit more refined overall

There’s a little more depth this time around, but let’s be real—you’re here for the jokes as much as the shooting.

Humor: Hit or Miss… But When It Hits, It HITS

This is the make-or-break element. The game leans hard into, Meta jokes, Fourth-wall breaks, and completely random absurdity. Some jokes land perfectly and will have you laughing out loud. Others… you’ll just stare at the screen like, “Alright, that was a choice.” It’s not consistent—but it’s never boring.

World & Exploration: Bigger and Stranger

The sequel expands the universe with more areas to explore, and they’re all packed with weird details. There are oddball alien environments, hidden jokes and side content everywhere, and NPCs that feel like they wandered in from a different dimension. Exploration is actually rewarding, especially if you like discovering random comedic bits tucked into the world.

Story: Don’t Overthink It

There is a story… technically…It’s mostly there to set up new jokes, Introduce bizarre characters, and generally keep you moving from one chaotic moment to the next, and that’s fine. This isn’t a game you play for deep emotional storytelling—it knows exactly what it is.

Final Verdict

High on Life 2 doubles down on everything from the first game—for better and worse. It’s fun, ridiculous, and memorable, but also inconsistent and definitely not for everyone.

If you’re into its style of humor, you’ll have a blast. If not… this game is going to test your patience real fast.