13 Tips To Know Before Playing

High on Life 2 is here on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and it’s even wackier, weirder, and greater than the unique recreation. Whereas not each a part of this new sci-fi comedy FPS works, there’s nonetheless loads of enjoyable available within the sequel, that includes new speaking weapons and bigger worlds to discover. That can assist you out in your journey to save lots of humanity (once more), we’ve put collectively a listing of 13 suggestions that you must know earlier than hopping into Excessive on Life 2. 

Discuss to individuals!

Excessive on Life 2 is at its finest when it isn’t forcing you to combat dozens of aliens with residing weapons. The place this sequel excels is when it’s telling jokes, and loads of the most effective ones can solely be discovered by speaking to NPCs. And you must preserve speaking to NPCs, as most of them could have many bits of dialogue and jokes. Likewise, if the sport helps you to do one thing time and again, like kiss somebody at a kissing sales space, it’s often a good suggestion to do it a couple of instances and see if the NPCs react in another way. They usually do, and it could possibly result in some wild moments.

Sit down when watching TV or motion pictures

There are a number of full-length motion pictures in Excessive on Life 2 that you could watch in a couple of locations, together with on Gene’s TV in the primary hub space of the sport. However when you stand there and watch these motion pictures, the background music and audio of the sport will nonetheless be heard. So sit down, which is commonly an choice close to the display, and also you’ll get a greater view and gained’t be distracted by all of the noise.

When instructed to discover town, do it

At sure factors in High on Life 2, characters will let you know to go try town and discover whereas they get your subsequent missions prepared. And you must do that! Exploring the big multi-area world of Circuit Arcadia will usually reveal new NPCs to joke round with, however extra importantly, there are many hidden puzzles to unravel to unlock extra foreign money, uncommon upgrades, and new cosmetics in your speaking gun buddies.

Purchase upgrades at your private home base

Talking of upgrades, fairly early on in Excessive on Life 2 you’ll acquire entry to a store inside your primary HQ. Cease by right here usually to purchase upgrades in your weapons to make them extra highly effective and helpful. And don’t fear about spending an excessive amount of cash, as Gene gives you more money when you want it for a selected improve that’s required for progressing ahead.

Use your Gatlian particular talents usually

It is rather straightforward to neglect that your whole speaking weapons in Excessive on Life 2 have particular, secondary talents. However don’t try this. As a substitute use them, and use them lots. Specifically, Sweezy’s capacity to cease time in a selected space could be very highly effective and works on some bosses. I additionally suppose Gus’ magma disc could be very highly effective in opposition to more durable enemies. The purpose is, use these talents usually. And to assist with that…

Drink plenty of Bounty Hunter power drink

Dotted round almost each degree of Excessive on Life 2 are merchandising machines that spit out cans of power drink. These are helpful as you’ll be able to pop one open by hitting the particular capacity button (RB on Xbox) and refill your gun’s particular meter immediately. This allows you to pop their secondary actions way more usually throughout fight. And don’t fear, there are such a lot of merchandising machines round, you’ll be able to drink up as a lot as you need.

Use takedowns to keep away from injury

Brief however helpful tip: Whenever you do a takedown on an enemy utilizing Knifey, you might be momentarily invulnerable. That is helpful throughout massive fights to present you respiratory room or keep away from taking injury from a boss whereas murdering a minion.

Don’t play on story mode problem

Excessive on Life 2 gives a couple of totally different problem modes, and whereas the sport doesn’t punish you for selecting the simplest choice, “Story Mode,” I’d advise in opposition to it as Excessive on Life 2 isn’t a really exhausting recreation, even on its tougher settings. The Story Mode is way too straightforward and boring. Persist with Straightforward or Regular.

Use your radar to trace down remaining enemies

If an goal mentions killing all of the enemies in an space and you may’t discover the final one, test your in-game radar for a pink blip. Very helpful. Bonus tip: The radar can even present you the place hidden caches are that may be damaged up for more money.

Don’t neglect about Jeppy

I gained’t spoil who Jeppy is, however ultimately you unlock this odd alien sidekick who can solely say his title. He features as a kind of final capacity in your character. And I like to recommend popping him out as soon as his meter is full, as he can filter weaker enemies and put the hurting on greater foes.

Shoot your sister if you first see her on the zoo

I do know you don’t need to, however you must do it. Belief me.

Possibly wait a month or two earlier than hopping in…

Maybe an important tip of all. Should you’re studying this only a few days or even weeks after Excessive on Life 2‘s February 13 launch, then I’d advise holding off on taking part in it. The sport is at present crammed with all types of bugs and points. A few of these have been fastened by way of a day-one patch, however I’d nonetheless counsel ready a little bit bit, taking part in one thing else, after which coming again to a recreation that’s hopefully in higher form.