AHigh on Lifeplayer has found what appears to be an in-game reference to a famous scene from the drama seriesBreaking Bad. Similar to other titles from developer Squanch Games,High on Lifeis full of pop culture easter eggs waiting to be spotted by observant fans.
High on Lifeis the latest title from Squanch Games, a studio founded by Tanya Watson, formerly of Epic Games, and Justin Roiland, co-creator of animated sitcomRick and Morty. As one who is familiar with Roiland’s work might expect, Squanch Games is known for filling its titles with bizarre and wacky humor such as itsVR gameAccountingmade in collaboration with the studio Crows Crows Crows, best known forThe Stanley Parable. Roiland’s style of humor has translated well into the works of Squanch Games andHigh on Lifeis no exception.
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In the short time since its release, players have been quick to find allusions to pop culture such as a prominentFalloutreference inHigh on Lifebeing included in one of the game’s achievements. One fan on Reddit has found what they believe to be aBreaking Badreference in the form of a pizza on a rooftop. This refers to a popular scene from the third season ofBreaking Badwhere the protagonist Walter White angrily throws a pizza onto the roof of his family’s home. This scene has long been the subject of jokes and memes among the show’s fans, making it a fitting inclusion inHigh on Life’s humorous setting.
The popularity ofBreaking Badand its spinoffBetter Call Saulin recent years have made both shows the subjects of countless memes which have skyrocketed in popularity across social media. These can range from simpler memes referencing characters in the show to full fan creations like aBreaking Badfighting gametrailer. WithBreaking BadandBetter Call Saulbeing two of the most acclaimed shows in recent history, they will likely continue to be humorously referenced in future works for years to come.
This is just one example of a prominent allusion to pop culture found inHigh on Life, but it is clear that Squanch Games did not shy away from including these sorts of allusions.Justin Roiland stated in an interviewwith YouTuber OddHeader that he enjoys putting secrets and easter eggs into the games he works on, some of which have yet to be found by players. Given thatHigh on Lifejust released this week, gamers can expect to continue uncovering more references for a long time.
High on Lifeis available for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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