Excessive on Life 2 is right here on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and it’s even wackier, weirder, and larger than the unique recreation. 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 will help you out in your journey to save lots of humanity (once more), we’ve put collectively an inventory of 13 suggestions that it is best to know earlier than hopping into Excessive on Life 2.
Speak to individuals!
Excessive on Life 2 is at its finest when it isn’t forcing you to struggle 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 could have many bits of dialogue and jokes. Likewise, if the sport allows you to do one thing again and again, like kiss somebody at a kissing sales space, it’s normally a good suggestion to do it a number of occasions and see if the NPCs react in another way. They usually do, and it may result in some wild moments.
Sit down when watching TV or films
There are a number of full-length films in Excessive on Life 2 which you could watch in a number 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 films, the background music and audio of the sport will nonetheless be heard. So sit down, which is commonly an possibility close to the display screen, and also you’ll get a greater view and gained’t be distracted by all of the noise.
When advised to discover town, do it
At sure factors in Excessive on Life 2, characters will inform you to go take a look at 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 foreign money, uncommon upgrades, and new cosmetics in your speaking gun buddies.
Purchase upgrades at your property base
Talking of upgrades, fairly early on in Excessive on Life 2 you’ll achieve entry to a store inside your essential HQ. Cease by right here often 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 will provide you with extra cash for those who 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 do this. As a substitute use them, and use them so much. Particularly, Sweezy’s capacity to cease time in a selected space could be very highly effective and works on some bosses. I additionally assume 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 a lot of Bounty Hunter power drink
Dotted round almost each stage 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: Once you do a takedown on an enemy utilizing Knifey, you’re 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 number of completely different problem modes, and whereas the sport doesn’t punish you for selecting the simplest possibility, “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 much too straightforward and boring. Keep on 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’ll’t discover the final one, test your in-game radar for a pink 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 neglect about Jeppy
I gained’t spoil who Jeppy is, however finally you unlock this odd alien sidekick who can solely say his title. He capabilities as a type 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 out 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 wish to, however it is best to do it. Belief me.
Possibly wait a month or two earlier than hopping in…
Maybe a very powerful tip of all. For those who’re studying this just some days or even weeks after Excessive on Life 2‘s February 13 launch, then I’d advise holding off on enjoying it. The sport is at the moment crammed with all kinds of bugs and points. A few of these have been mounted by way of a day-one patch, however I’d nonetheless recommend ready a bit of bit, enjoying one thing else, after which coming again to a recreation that’s hopefully in higher form.