My Friend Pedro

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 321 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 203 out of 321
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 321
  3. Negative: 19 out of 321

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  1. Tomle1202
    Jun 19, 2022
    6
    Pedro's best moments are all in the first few hours. The rest after that is just mindless repetition.
  2. bombermann64
    Mar 12, 2020
    7
    Really fun and creative to start. Falls off really hard in the second half. Level design worse. Escalation/puzzles makes it worse.
  3. AnotherCastle
    Oct 20, 2019
    6
    It was fantastic during the first half. Controls are very solid and the gunplay feels perfect, and although levels were a bit too linear for my liking, they complemented the fast-paced gameplay very well, giving each level a very satisfying feeling of momentum. Enemies are laid out in ways that make for unique ways to take out each group of baddies, making each stage feel unique. My onlyIt was fantastic during the first half. Controls are very solid and the gunplay feels perfect, and although levels were a bit too linear for my liking, they complemented the fast-paced gameplay very well, giving each level a very satisfying feeling of momentum. Enemies are laid out in ways that make for unique ways to take out each group of baddies, making each stage feel unique. My only real complaints during the first half would be two things. For one, the boss battles were relatively forgettable, and I wish there was a bit more replayability in the stages, even something as simple as hidden collectibles would've improved the experience. However, the second half of the game goes downhill for me. Once you enter the sewers, the majority of the enemies you fight are these sort of Dark-Souls cosplayers with swords. They make these levels not fun to play for multiple reasons. For one, they have far too much health, removing the sense of power of your attacks, which is really important in a game like this. On top of that, since they are all carrying melee weapons, ammo drops are practically nonexistent in these later stages. Ammo management can be a good thing in some games, but it doesn't always fit in a game like My Friend Pedro where combat is highly based around taking out enemies fast and maintaining momentum. Also, the game's puzzles become a real problem starting in this stage of the game, where it once again, stops your momentum in order to solve a puzzle, and it just feels unsatisfying. The best comparison I can make is running into a pair of spikes after picking up lots of speed in a Sonic game. It just ends up feeling clunky and breaks up the flow of the game. On top of this, you also receive the assault rifle during this stage of the game. While weapons like the smg and shotgun in the game each had their own distinct feel and reason to use them in different scenarios, the assault rifle is simply uninteresting to use, dealing mass amounts of damage with a large fire rate, while somehow also not having any feeling of punch or power to it. And in the later stages, due to high enemy HP and limited ammo pickups for other weapons, it leads to you being forced to use this weapon which just never feels as good as those used in the earlier stages. Overall, I still enjoyed my time with My Friend Pedro, but the games second half really drags down the overall experience for me.… Expand
  4. Za_Uvek
    Jul 19, 2021
    6
    What you got here is a 2D twin stick shooter that favours style over substance. The premise is simple. You play as some dude who can see a talking banana (Pedro) who encourages him to go on a gangsters killing spree. That's it! On top of that, the visuals aren't much to look at either, leaving you with the game-play. And for any platform shooter fan, this will really scratch the itch.What you got here is a 2D twin stick shooter that favours style over substance. The premise is simple. You play as some dude who can see a talking banana (Pedro) who encourages him to go on a gangsters killing spree. That's it! On top of that, the visuals aren't much to look at either, leaving you with the game-play. And for any platform shooter fan, this will really scratch the itch. Instead of blasting your way from level to level, the game encourages you to dive, jump and flip while utilising the slow down mechanic. Overall, the fun is in having to pull of these stylish, badarse manoeuvres along with using the environment and array of weapons to your advantage.

    I did have fun, it is just different enough to keep me engaged. However, I had to endure multiple crashes again and again. Real shame, because I would have loved to squeeze more out of this. Worth the price if you like your twin stick shooters. (Played on GOG).    … Expand
  5. wokenoodle
    Jan 9, 2021
    6
    My Friend Pedro feels more like a really long and elaborate demo than a complete game. It has one thing right and it has it near perfect: the core gameplay. It's dynamic, chaotic and blastingly fun. Yet, what surrounds it leaves more to be desired.

    Visuals, except for some missions where the game goes bananas, are really basic and uninspired. Music tries to emulate the intoxication you    My Friend Pedro feels more like a really long and elaborate demo than a complete game. It has one thing right and it has it near perfect: the core gameplay. It's dynamic, chaotic and blastingly fun. Yet, what surrounds it leaves more to be desired.

    Visuals, except for some missions where the game goes bananas, are really basic and uninspired. Music tries to emulate the intoxication you get from Hotline Miami's M.O.O.N but does not commit to it fully and ends up feeling generic. Uninventive plot feels more like a draft that still awaits to be concluded thematically. And the biggest gripe for me came to be the level design that mostly seems to force you to either complete an encounter in some predetermined, restricted fashion or to turn it into a hectic mess - and just die at higher difficulties. The extensive kit of mechanics you've been handled begs for more room to breathe and for you to be able to experiment freely with it.

    Given it's really short length and lack of replayability on top of what's been said, My Friend Pedro's frantic fun won't stick in you memory for too long.    … Expand
  6. vaurne
    Dec 24, 2020
    6
    I really just cannot understand why people like this game so much.

    I enjoyed it a lot, and was very stunned by it, in the first five minutes. It has good controls, good visuals, interesting narrative, decent gameplay, and very good level design. It keeps introducing new and fun mechanics, and it isn't difficult to the point it is frustrating, nor easy to the point it's really boring.    I really just cannot understand why people like this game so much.

    I enjoyed it a lot, and was very stunned by it, in the first five minutes. It has good controls, good visuals, interesting narrative, decent gameplay, and very good level design. It keeps introducing new and fun mechanics, and it isn't difficult to the point it is frustrating, nor easy to the point it's really boring.

    It is fun and easy-going, but it is nothing more than that. It doesn't do perfectly with the things it focuses and strives on, and it's highlights are repeated endlessly throughout the game. It doesn't have a lot going for it at all, but what it does have, is pretty good.

    Definitely not deserving of such high critic and user score though in my personal opinion. I played it blindly, and had a good time. But if you go in expecting a 8/10 action-packed indie, this is probably going to disappoint you.

    It is - very basically - a mini-game that was expanded upon to create a more well-rounded and complete fun yet short bit of entertainment.    … Expand
  7. curzon_dax
    Jul 16, 2019
    7
    A bit overrated but still good. The gameplay is relatively good, however it's relatively repetitive and often cumbersome and when it differs it either differs little or it's done awkwardly (e.g. platforming levels without having such great physics for it).
    In overall the game is worth it, a 7/10 at least but it's not fair to other games to give it more since it's relatively simplistic and    A bit overrated but still good. The gameplay is relatively good, however it's relatively repetitive and often cumbersome and when it differs it either differs little or it's done awkwardly (e.g. platforming levels without having such great physics for it).
    In overall the game is worth it, a 7/10 at least but it's not fair to other games to give it more since it's relatively simplistic and the gameplay not the best in the world.
    tl;dr: very enjoyable if you want some fast 'arcade' fun but don't expect much depth in either gameplay or story or graphics.    … Expand
  8. genarkandur
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    You can create cool cinematic action scenes. Has no gripping story but its fun for a few hours.
  9. Methfor
    Aug 10, 2019
    7
    The game is very entertaining, but after a while, it repeats itself and becomes a platform game.
  10. byAEG7
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    Amazing mechanics with great gameplay, stunning soundtrack and a really good story, it keeps you up during the entire 3-4 hours this game will take you to complete. It keeps introducing some fun new things during the enitre playthrough. Really good indie title that deserves more attention than what its getting
  11. nw2010
    May 24, 2020
    7
    Great, fun little action game. Just the right length too (3-5hrs). Enjoyed it. Graphics and sound are very good too.
  12. Shadran
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    This game is for teenagers. You got all the cool looking things like shooting, shooting in slow motion, shooting while on skateboard, kicking knifes, techno music, lasers and talking to your friend banana. Some parts of game feels like you are high, but if you overlook those you will get well progressing shooting game. As you unlock more guns game gets more complex and lets you fullyThis game is for teenagers. You got all the cool looking things like shooting, shooting in slow motion, shooting while on skateboard, kicking knifes, techno music, lasers and talking to your friend banana. Some parts of game feels like you are high, but if you overlook those you will get well progressing shooting game. As you unlock more guns game gets more complex and lets you fully enjoy them. Visuals are good you'll never get lost as to what to do next. Overall its not my cup of tea, but still good at what is doing.… Expand
  13. VigilanteOito
    Jan 7, 2022
    7
    Um dos melhores games indie.
    Me surpreendeu bastante.
    Recomendo pegar uma promoção.
  14. e_freeze
    Nov 25, 2019
    7
    My friend Pedro is a solid good fun game you can beat in one sitting. It's filled with action and that's it. It's a game you'll come back to after a month, play it again, and lays it away for another 2 month. Can definitely recommend for the full price.
  15. Denvers
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    My Friend Pedro is a love song written about action movies like the John Wick franchise in the form of a video game. The game is a side-scrolling, twin-stick shooter that is quite a fun experience. The variety of guns is welcomed but only about 2 of them are ever used. Each level feels very repetitve and adds nothing new to the overall experiece. My Friend Pedro is a fine game that isMy Friend Pedro is a love song written about action movies like the John Wick franchise in the form of a video game. The game is a side-scrolling, twin-stick shooter that is quite a fun experience. The variety of guns is welcomed but only about 2 of them are ever used. Each level feels very repetitve and adds nothing new to the overall experiece. My Friend Pedro is a fine game that is quite fun, but isn't a game you must experience.… Expand
  16. metesuzuk
    Jan 15, 2022
    6
    Unfortunately, the entertainment chart has dwindled. It didn't satisfy me in terms of humor.
  17. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    My Friend Pedro no ofrece apenas enfoques nuevos o propios en términos de historia y jugabilidad, pero gracias a su implementación excepcional y niveles interesantes, es increíblemente divertido y te invita a búsquedas de alta puntuación. Los fans de títulos como Hotline Miami, The Hong Massacre o Katana Zero están bien servidos aquí.
  18. ErayTellezi
    Dec 6, 2020
    6
    Pek beğenmedim. Hikayesi tırttı. Katana Zero'nun aksine, oyuna sonradan giydirildiği çok belliydi. Zaten pek hikayesi olduğu da söylenemez. İlerledikçe yeni silahlar geliyor, yeni engeller çıkıyor klasik. Bu bakımdan oyun çalışıyor. Yani sıkıcı değil, kendini yeniliyor ve tekrara düşmüyor. Ancak nedendir bilmem beni pek sarmadı.
  19. matee75
    Aug 11, 2022
    7
    Very annoying game, but with enjoyable shooting mechanics and puzzle.Took 4 hours 45 minutes to complete.
  20. Axelle_1
    Sep 6, 2021
    7
    хороший платформер на пару часов советую если скучно 7/10
  21. lucky_mouse
    Jan 6, 2021
    7
    Pay no mind to this comment, I intend to write a proper review soon enough. For now, just trust this score.
  22. TiredAlfred
    Dec 30, 2021
    6
    My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship and imagination where players strategically bounce b
  23. Zski
    Jan 3, 2023
    5
    A game that would have been stellar a few console generations ago, but now it suffers from painful repetitiveness. Its a pretty cool concept, it feels like a mix of Max Payne and a top down twin stick shooter. The different moves and actions are pretty cool, and the controls are solid which is important in this type of game. Otherwise, there isn't much going on here. The general appeal andA game that would have been stellar a few console generations ago, but now it suffers from painful repetitiveness. Its a pretty cool concept, it feels like a mix of Max Payne and a top down twin stick shooter. The different moves and actions are pretty cool, and the controls are solid which is important in this type of game. Otherwise, there isn't much going on here. The general appeal and excitement really dulls down after the first 30 minutes and then begins to really ramp up on the repetitiveness. I appreciate their efforts to try to add new elements and concepts to keep it entertaining but unfortunately it just doesn't really improve the core repetitiveness of the game. After awhile it felt like a chore to get through the game. Not that I expected this style of game to have a good story, graphics, or sound design, but it makes you realize that there isn't much going on with this game when the initial appeal wears off very quickly. There is some degree of satisfaction to landing an encounter absolutely perfectly but the lack of substance to this game makes it tough to push through to the very end.… Expand
  24. StarkAgentos
    May 1, 2022
    5
    Относительно неплохой шут ем ап. Ничего нового не приносит, но хотя бы работает.
  25. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  26. funnytrolltroll
    Sep 5, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. look im not going to bash this game into the ground because i tought it was great ......
    Untill the level where you go to pedro`s world this game is great for a fun short action based shooter but as a platformer ik really sucks i just got frustraded and when i finally beat the game it did not feel good verry disapointed    … Expand
  27. MrVali
    Apr 12, 2022
    7
    This is a fun game. Your only expectation is to have fun with the game. I suggest you try it in your spare time.
  28. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    7
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  29. Djabberr
    Dec 23, 2022
    7
    A great indie game with fun game mechanics and loads of humor. There's a lot of room for creativity and awesome combo's. Not necessarily something i'm good at myself but fun nonetheless. The game is somewhat short, the graphics are so-so and i would've loved to see an addition of a skill-tree or more ways to customize your own individual experience.
  30. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  31. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    a small short cheap fun mini sweet game to play while waiting for your friends for an online game
  32. co3676
    May 12, 2023
    6
    altı .
  33. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    5
    Very fun at first. The 2D shooting is very fast paced and enjoyable. Unfortunately there's really not much more to the game after the first few hours and it ends up becoming pretty stale. It's still a decent game, but it could have been much better with a more condensed completion time
  34. Suprizer
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    One of the biggest dissapointments (game wise) in my life i counted days until the game was releised and i was hyped up was waiting for the most badass 2d shooter ever. Finished in like 5 hours and i felt like i didn't get enough both playtime wise and action wise.

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#67 Best PC Game of 2019
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#49 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
22
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. The Overpowered Noobs
    Sep 5, 2019
    90
    A dream come true for action fans of all types, My Friend Pedro adds a fresh coat of paint to its classic flash game predecessor by incorporating new mechanics and improved visual flair.
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  2. Games.cz
    Aug 19, 2019
    80
    A brilliant arcade game about a bloodthirsty ballet dancer with a deadly aim - could there be anything more awesome? But beware - if you don’t like your stuff very much over the top in the vein of Japanese videogames, you might not be able to tolerate Pedro.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Jul 22, 2019
    90
    It’s a pretty decent price for the fun that is to be had. In the end… you are just one man and his banana… and maybe that’s all you really need.
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