Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4
High on Life: High on Knife
Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026
PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC
Squanch Games · 2023
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.50 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
High on Life: High on Knife is an action-packed shooter that challenges players with problem-solving and strategic thinking in its combat encounters and adventure elements. It requires strong hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times, offering an engaging experience for players who enjoy fast-paced gameplay.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game features mature content including high levels of violence, strong language, and references to substances, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, parents should be aware of the intense content.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.