High on Life is packed with bizarre encounters, unexpected twists, and hilarious moments, and one of the most interesting alternate paths in the game involves taking out Douglas earlier than intended. This hidden sequence not only offers a different way to progress but also provides some unique dialogue and an unusual boss fight. Here’s how you can take advantage of this secret method and what happens when you do.

Step 1: Complete the Krubus Bounty First

Before you can take down Douglas early, you must first complete the Krubus bounty. The reason? Doing so unlocks Gus, a weapon crucial to exposing Douglas before the final fight. Once you’ve taken down Krubus and acquired Gus, you’re ready to track down Douglas.

Step 2: Spotting the Lies of Dr. Jupy

During your hunt for Douglas, you’ll repeatedly encounter Dr. Jupy—a frantic, desperate alien claiming to need your help solving pipe puzzles so he can rescue his family from Douglas. At first, Gus enjoys the puzzles and fully believes Dr. Jupy’s sob story, but as the interactions continue, something starts to seem off.

One major red flag? Dr. Jupy keeps messing up his own kids’ names. First, he calls them Swoopy and Froopy. Then it’s Sloopy and Droopy. The inconsistencies pile up, and Gus catches on. Eventually, he calls out Dr. Jupy, realizing he’s lying. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll probably suspect the same thing.

Step 3: The Choice – Solve the Puzzle or Shoot Him

At this point, you have a choice:

• Option 1: Continue solving the puzzles and follow the intended route.
• Option 2: Trust Gus and shoot Dr. Jupy.

If you choose the second option, you’ll reveal the truth: Dr. Jupy is actually Douglas in disguise! By shooting him early, you prevent his final deception and set up an interesting variation in the boss fight.

Step 4: The Secret Boss Fight – Douglas’ Suit

Once exposed, Douglas frantically flees, escaping into his armored suit before you can finish him off. However, if you shoot him early, you don’t actually fight Douglas himself—you end up battling his suit, which is now operating independently. The game even explicitly labels the fight as “Douglas’ Suit” rather than Douglas himself.

This sequence is particularly amusing because:

• Douglas’ suit fights on autopilot while Douglas is already dead.
• The game acknowledges that you technically skipped the intended fight.
• The suit behaves like a boss battle but lacks a conscious operator, adding a humorous layer to the encounter.

Step 5: Turning in the Bounty

Regardless of whether you take out Douglas early or follow the normal route, you’ll still need to bring his remains back to complete the bounty. The game ensures you get credit for the kill, but choosing to expose and shoot him early offers a unique and hilarious way to experience the story.

Conclusion – Why You Should Try This Alternate Path

While you don’t receive an achievement or special reward for taking down Douglas early, the unique dialogue and boss variation make it worth experiencing. High on Life thrives on moments of absurdity, and this alternate method perfectly captures the game’s offbeat humor. If you’re on a second playthrough or just want to see what happens when you don’t follow the expected path, definitely give it a shot.

That’s all for this guide! Now go out there, expose Douglas, and enjoy the chaos.