High On Life 2
A comedic shooter where you skateboard through alien environments, blast enemies with sentient guns, and solve puzzles using a guide line.
Falls short of HoL1's voice-cast peak — HoL2 trades sharper writing for skateboard mechanics, leaving the gunplay split 56/44 among critics.
For you if
- You played and finished High on Life 1 and want more Squanch-style absurdism
- You enjoyed Borderlands-style FPS comedy and tolerate uneven gunplay
- You're curious about a 12-hour shooter with skateboarding traversal mechanics
Not for you if
- You expected sharp writing — IGN says HoL2 takes a step backward narratively
- You bounce off cynical comedy in shooters — HoL2 leans satirical and dark this time
- You only buy FPS games at Mighty/Strong tier — this is 56% recommend
Improved puzzles and humor over the first game are the highlights long-time players consistently enjoy.
Recurring bugs and soft locks across levels are the frustrations that undermine many playthroughs.
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What critics say
- 6/10IGN
High On Life 2 is a fun sequel that expands on the original's best ideas, but an underwhelming story
- 75/100PC Gamer
Squanch's FPS sequel has more creativity in its left shoe than most entire games
- 3/5Eurogamer
The sequel to Squanch Games' detestable FPS demonstrates significant improvement
Before You Play
Refreshed monthlyDo I need to play High on Life 1 to enjoy High on Life 2?
Light continuity — HoL2 references HoL1's universe and characters but functions as a standalone story. New players can jump in but lose context for character callbacks. PC Gamer notes the sequel expands on the original's best ideas, so prior knowledge enriches the comedy. Eurogamer (3/5) recommends starting with HoL2 since the gunplay improved.
Source: PC Gamer review
How long is High on Life 2?
Roughly 10-12 hours for the main campaign plus skateboarding side content. IGN's 6/10 review notes the sequel adds skateboard traversal as a new mechanic over HoL1's pure FPS structure. No major DLC announced; the main game is finishable in a long weekend.
Source: IGN review
Did High on Life 2 fix the original's gunplay issues?
Mixed — Eurogamer says yes, calling the sequel a significant improvement over HoL1's combat. IGN strongly disagrees, calling the gunplay sloppier than the first. Hardcore Gamer splits the difference: forward narratively, backward mechanically. If gunplay was your HoL1 deal-breaker, expect debate, not resolution.
Source: Eurogamer review
What's the new skateboarding mechanic in High on Life 2?
A traversal layer added on top of the FPS core — players can grind rails, ollie between platforms, and chain skate-tricks during combat. PC Gamer cites it as a meaningful gameplay innovation over the first. TheGamer notes the mechanic doesn't fully integrate with the gunplay but adds variety to backtracking sections.
Source: PC Gamer review
Is High on Life 2 worth the price?
At $51 with 56% critic recommend, the per-hour calculus is borderline. IGN (6/10) explicitly says wait for a sale; PC Gamer (75/100) defends the comedy creativity as more in its left shoe than most entire games. Strongest case at -50% Steam sales for the 10-12 hour run; weakest case if you bounced off HoL1's gunplay already.
Source: IGN review
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