Outside the success ofRick and Morty, its co-creator Justin Roiland has made a name for himself in the gaming world. Having founded Squanch Games in 2016, Roiland and the studio have shared their comedic talent in games likeTrover Saves the UniverseandHigh on Life. In both titles, Roiland provides voices for the characters as he does in his animated shows.
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With that in mind, it’s pretty easy for the two mediums to cross over every now and again, withEaster Eggs and referencespopping up all over the place.High on Lifeis no different, and has numerous nods to Roiland’s sci-fi sitcom throughout the game’s world.
7Enemies Can’t Get Enough Of Rick And Morty
Despite being two of Roiland’s most successful characters,Rick Sanchez and Morty Smitharen’t going to appear in every show or game outside theRick and Mortybubble. That said,High on Lifebriefly mentions the pair in dialogue that can be randomly triggered by enemy NPCs.
According toDestructoid, players can expect to hear the line “There’s noRick and Mortyreferences here. Oh, I guess that was a reference” on occasion if they’re lucky. However, it seems the quote can vary depending on the enemy and encounter, with Reddit userGeneralMittlerexperiencing a longer one voiced by Ryan Ridley, a former writer onRick and Morty.
6Interdimensional Cable Continues To Thrive
In the first season ofRick and Morty, “Rixty Minutes” sees Rick install interdimensional cable in the family home after being disappointed by what standard TV has to offer. The cable box that Rick invents enables everyone towatch shows from across the multiverse, which often includes parodies of actual shows or series that involve members of Rick’s family in alternate timelines.
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Interdimensional cable makesseveral appearances throughoutRick and Morty, and it also appears inHigh on Lifeas the most obvious Easter Egg from the animated series. As Roiland explained to Australian news broadcaster9News, the interdimensional cable ofHigh on Life’suniverse includes “weird little comedy sketches” and “four licensed movies” that players can watch in-game.
5Connection To The Rick And Morty Universe
While the art style ofHigh on Lifeis vastly different from that ofRick and MortyorSolar Opposites, it clearly builds upon the character designs of Roiland’s animation – particularly the eyes and teeth of some of the weapons, enemies and other NPCs. But other than some artistic similarities, the game isn’t connected toRick and Mortyin any obvious way.
However, one of the game’s developers confirmed in August that the game is set in the “Roiland-verse” and has the same “vibe” asRick and Morty. “You see similar ideas in different shows, different games and stuff,” Mikey Spano said in an interview withRadio Times. “But this one is definitely its own new part of that world.”
4Justin Roiland’s Morty Voice
Like many of his projects, Roiland lends his voice talents to the world ofHigh on Lifeasthe Gatlian gun Kenny. But his involvement almost didn’t happen. “I was trying to get out of it. But the team was like, ‘no, you have to do it,’” Roiland toldGame Informer. “I have to be wrong if everyone else is saying that.”
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Even though Roiland’s used different voices for characters in the past, Kenny bears a striking resemblance to Morty due to Roiland’s stuttering, improvised dialogue. But even that voice is starting to grate on the game’s creator. “The Morty voiceis starting to get a little long in the tooth,” he saidduring an interviewat PAX West.
3These Rick And Morty Voice Actors Also Appear In High On Life
Aside from Roiland,High on Lifefeatures the talents of many other actors and actresses that have also appeared inRick and Morty. Cassie Steele and Kari Wahlgren featured heavily in the animated series as Tammy Guterman and Jessica, providing additional voice roles to the video game. Maurice LaMarche, who portrayed Abradolph Lincler inRick and Morty, also appears inHigh on Life, as does Chris Romano, Eric Bauza, and Vatche Panos.
Rick and Morty’sco-executive producer Rob Schrab also provides additional voices inHigh on Life, as does one of the show’s previous writers Ryan Ridley. Both Schrab and Ridley voiced a variety of characters in the show.
2One Weapon Will Be Very Familiar To Some Rick And Morty Fans
One of the first additional weapons players can obtain inHigh on Lifeis Knifey, voiced by Michael Cusack. ToRick and Mortyfans, Cusack may not be instantly familiar. But Cusack’s voice acting will jump out immediately to those who have watched themock episodeBushworld Adventures.
Cusack created, produced, and voiced the Australian version ofRick and Morty,which follows Reek and Mordi as they go on “classic” bushworld adventures in the Australian outback. He’s also the co-creator of the Adult Swim seriesSmiling Friendswith animator Zach Hadel and the creator ofYOLO: Crystal FantasyandKoala Man.
1There May Be More Secrets And Easter Eggs To Discover
High on Lifeis one of those games with major replay value, particularly for those who love finding hidden references and Easter Eggs littered throughout the game’s world. DespiteHigh on Lifenot being an open-world RPG, there’s a lot of room to explore and discover things players may not necessarily find in their first playthrough – including moreRick and MortyEaster Eggs.
Speaking toXbox, Roiland said there are so many secrets in the game that players will “continue to be discovering for months,” including things that could have easily been cut out. “The reason that all made it in is just the passion of the team,” he concluded.
High On Lifeis available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
