High on Life 2 is here on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and it’s even wackier, weirder, and greater than the unique sport. Whereas not each a part of this new sci-fi comedy FPS works, there’s nonetheless a number 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 it is best to know earlier than hopping into Excessive on Life 2.
Speak to folks!
Excessive on Life 2 is at its greatest when it isn’t forcing you to battle dozens of aliens with residing weapons. The place this sequel excels is when it’s telling jokes, and a number of the most effective ones can solely be discovered by speaking to NPCs. And it is best to hold speaking to NPCs, as most of them may 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 normally a good suggestion to do it a couple of instances and see if the NPCs react otherwise. They usually do, and it might 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 which you could watch in a couple of locations, together with on Gene’s TV in the primary hub space of the sport. However for those who 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 screen, and also you’ll get a greater view and received’t be distracted by all of the noise.
When instructed to discover the town, do it
At sure factors in High on Life 2, characters will inform you to go try the town and discover whereas they get your subsequent missions prepared. And it is best to 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 resolve to unlock extra forex, uncommon upgrades, and new cosmetics in your speaking gun friends.
Purchase upgrades at your private home base
Talking of upgrades, fairly early on in Excessive on Life 2 you’ll achieve entry to a store inside your foremost 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 provides you with more money for those who want it for a selected improve that’s required for progressing ahead.
Use your Gatlian particular talents usually
It is rather simple to overlook that your entire speaking weapons in Excessive on Life 2 have particular, secondary talents. However don’t try this. As an alternative use them, and use them lots. Specifically, Sweezy’s potential 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 vitality drink
Dotted round almost each degree of Excessive on Life 2 are merchandising machines that spit out cans of vitality drink. These are helpful as you possibly can pop one open by hitting the particular potential 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 possibly can drink up as a lot as you need.
Use takedowns to keep away from harm
Brief however helpful tip: Once you do a takedown on an enemy utilizing Knifey, you’re momentarily invulnerable. That is helpful throughout large fights to provide you respiratory room or keep away from taking harm from a boss whereas murdering a minion.
Don’t play on story mode problem
Excessive on Life 2 affords 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 onerous sport, even on its more durable settings. The Story Mode is much too simple and boring. Stick 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, examine your in-game radar for a purple blip. Very helpful. Bonus tip: The radar may even present you the place hidden caches are that may be damaged up for more money.
Don’t overlook about Jeppy
I received’t spoil who Jeppy is, however finally you unlock this odd alien sidekick who can solely say his title. He capabilities as a form of final potential in your character. And I like to recommend popping him out as soon as his meter is full, as he can filter out weaker enemies and put the hurting on greater foes.
Shoot your sister whenever you first see her on the zoo
I do know you don’t need to, however it is best to do it. Belief me.
Perhaps wait a month or two earlier than hopping in…
Maybe crucial tip of all. In the event you’re studying this just some days or perhaps weeks after Excessive on Life 2‘s February 13 release, then I’d advise holding off on enjoying it. The sport is presently crammed with all kinds of bugs and points. A few of these have been fastened by way of a day-one patch, however I’d nonetheless recommend ready a little bit bit, enjoying one thing else, after which coming again to a sport that’s hopefully in higher form.
