How Squanch Games' Past Releases Could Influence High On Life
When it comes to adult animated shows, there's not many that are as popular as Rick and Morty. Despite a troublesome period a few years ago regarding some McDonald's Szechwan sauce, Rick and Morty has generally been viewed as one of the best animated comedies of the last decade, with its cynical, dark humor being one of the show's greatest selling points. Just before the peak of Rick and Morty popularity — right before its 3rd season aired in 2016 — Justin Roiland, the voice actor behind both Rick and Morty as well as one of the lead creators of the show, founded his own game company. Originally called Squanchtendo, Roiland would rebrand the developer in 2017, renaming the studio Squanch Games. Though the studio is still pretty fresh-faced, its upcoming game High On Life has gained quite a bit of attention since its announcement.
Revealed at Xbox and Bethesda's June Showcase, High On Life is a first-person shooter with a unique comedic twist. Players take on the role of an intergalactic bounty hunter equipped with an arsenal of talking guns. For fans of Rick and Morty, High On Life's irreverent tone and humor is sure to tick all the boxes, and for those who have played Squanch Games' previous works, High On Life seems like a natural next step for the developer.
Rick and Morty's Odd Relationship with Video Games Explained
Each one of Squanch Games' titles carries over the same bizarre, outlandish humor that can be found throughout Rick and Morty, but the developer tends to make its adventures a little less cynical. Instead, Squanch Games' works feel more like the "Interdimensional Cable" episodes of Rick and Morty than the ones with heavier subject matter, with wacky characters being the focal point of the developer's games.
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