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 whole lot 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 ideas that you must know earlier than hopping into Excessive on Life 2.
Discuss to folks!
Excessive on Life 2 is at its greatest 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 a whole lot of the very best ones can solely be discovered by speaking to NPCs. And you must maintain speaking to NPCs, as most of them can have many bits of dialogue and jokes. Likewise, if the sport helps 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 a different way. They usually do, and it could possibly 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 that you would be able to watch in a number of locations, together with on Gene’s TV in the principle hub space of the sport. However when you 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 choice close to the display screen, and also you’ll get a greater view and gained’t be distracted by all of the noise.
When instructed to discover the town, do it
At sure factors in Excessive on Life 2, characters will let you know to go try the 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 forex, uncommon upgrades, and new cosmetics in your speaking gun buddies.
Purchase upgrades at your house 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 recurrently 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 extra cash when you want it for a particular improve that’s required for progressing ahead.
Use your Gatlian particular skills usually
It is extremely simple to neglect that all your speaking weapons in Excessive on Life 2 have particular, secondary skills. However don’t do this. As a substitute use them, and use them so much. Particularly, Sweezy’s capacity to cease time in a particular space may be very highly effective and works on some bosses. I additionally assume Gus’ magma disc may be very highly effective towards more durable enemies. The purpose is, use these skills 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 possibly can 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 much 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 injury
Brief however helpful tip: Whenever you do a takedown on an enemy utilizing Knifey, you might be momentarily invulnerable. That is helpful throughout huge fights to offer you respiration room or keep away from taking injury from a boss whereas murdering a minion.
Don’t play on story mode issue
Excessive on Life 2 affords a number of completely different issue modes, and whereas the sport doesn’t punish you for selecting the simplest choice, “Story Mode,” I’d advise towards it as Excessive on Life 2 isn’t a really laborious recreation, even on its tougher settings. The Story Mode is way too simple 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’ll’t discover the final one, examine your in-game radar for a purple blip. Very helpful. Bonus tip: The radar will 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 form 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 larger foes.
Shoot your sister whenever you first see her on the zoo
I do know you don’t wish to, however you must do it. Belief me.
Possibly wait a month or two earlier than hopping in…
Maybe crucial tip of all. When you’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 taking part in it. The sport is presently full of all types of bugs and points. A few of these have been fastened by way of a day-one patch, however I’d nonetheless recommend ready slightly bit, taking part in one thing else, after which coming again to a recreation that’s hopefully in higher form.
