High on Life isn’t just about shooting aliens and cracking jokes—it’s also filled with mysteries, unexpected choices, and hilarious game-breaking moments. From interrogating suspects to solving puzzles the wrong way, the game constantly plays with expectations, making every playthrough unpredictable. Whether you’re uncovering the truth about Dr. Giblets, dealing with deceptive characters, or just trying to follow the “rules,” here’s a breakdown of the wildest moments of deduction, deception, and defiance.

Calling Out the Lies: The Dr. Jupy Deception

At first, Dr. Jupy seems like a nervous wreck who desperately needs your help solving pipe puzzles to save his family. He’s emotional, grateful, and oh-so-pathetic—but something’s off. As you progress, Gus starts to catch on, noticing that Dr. Jupy keeps messing up his kids’ names. First, it’s Froopy and Sloopy. Then it’s Flimmy and Droopy. The inconsistencies pile up, and soon it’s clear: he’s lying. When you finally call him out, he drops the act, revealing himself as Douglas in disguise.

At this moment, the game gives you a choice—shoot him right then and there or keep solving puzzles like a chump. If you take him out early, you don’t fight Douglas himself; instead, you battle his empty, automated suit. This is one of the many times High on Life lets you sidestep the expected path, rewarding those who question the narrative and pay attention to details.

Breaking the Game? You’re on a List Now

The developers anticipated players trying to outsmart the game, and if you exploit mechanics or solve puzzles in unintended ways, the game will call you out. At one point, if you break progression too much, the game outright tells you, “You cheated! We had a deal!” The developers even joke about keeping a list of players who break the rules—stored in the urinal, so every time they pee, they see your name.

This kind of self-aware humor sets High on Life apart. Instead of punishing players with bugs or soft locks, the game acknowledges and integrates “cheating” into its narrative, making every exploit feel intentional and hilarious.

The Giblets Investigation – A Messy Mystery

Dr. Giblets, the twisted scientist responsible for horrible experiments on Gatlians, is another case of the game playing with detective tropes. When you enter his lab, there’s no dramatic showdown—he’s already dead. The game turns this into a full-on “mystery,” forcing you to analyze clues and interrogate people.

But instead of rewarding deductive reasoning, the game pokes fun at how detective stories work in games. You question NPCs, but they repeat the same lines or act completely clueless. Even your AI assistant, Pseudo, insists he’s uncovering a deep mystery, even though everything is obvious from the start. It’s a satire of how games handle investigations, making you jump through unnecessary hoops for the sake of “detective work.”

The Bike Incident – The Most Ridiculous Side Quest Ever

One of the funniest and most pointless moments in the game is when a random NPC asks you to watch his bike. He walks off, and within seconds, the bike vanishes. When he returns, he loses his mind, berating you for “failing” at the simplest task. The game gives you no control over what happens, making it one of the most hilariously frustrating encounters.

There’s no way to recover the bike, no resolution, just the NPC ranting about how much he loved it and how you ruined his life. This perfectly encapsulates High on Life’s approach to side content—it’s not about rewards or completionism, but about creating unexpected, laugh-out-loud moments that stick with players.

Stealth Mode NPCs – A Running Gag That Never Ends

Throughout the game, you’ll run into an NPC who insists that he and his brothers are always watching you in “stealth mode.” He claims you won’t see them unless they allow it, implying they’re tracking your every move. The best part? You can never actually catch them. They’re never visible until they choose to appear, making them an ongoing, bizarre joke that keeps resurfacing at the weirdest times. It’s a meta joke about NPC behavior in games—how some characters conveniently pop in and out as needed while pretending they were there all along.

The Owen Wilson Conspiracy – The Most Unexpected Celebrity Reference

At one point, a group of aliens casually discusses Owen Wilson’s acting career, debating the merits of Wedding Crashersand speculating on his future in Hollywood. The conversation is completely unprompted, has zero relevance to the main plot, and goes on for far longer than expected. This kind of tangent-filled humor is what makes High on Life so unique. It’s not just about progressing through the game; it’s about the random, bizarre moments that make you question what you’re even experiencing.

Final Thoughts – Embrace the Absurdity

High on Life isn’t just about shooting aliens—it’s about breaking expectations, questioning the rules, and embracing chaotic storytelling. Whether you’re unraveling a mystery that doesn’t need solving, calling out a character’s blatant lies, or getting put on a “bad player” list for breaking the game, every moment feels fresh and unpredictable.

So, next time you play, don’t just follow the obvious path—experiment, push boundaries, and see what happens. You might just stumble upon some of the game’s funniest and most surprising moments.