My Friend Pedro

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 114 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 114
  3. Negative: 12 out of 114
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  1. IamBlazej
    Jun 24, 2019
    6
    Flash game in 3D. The game is all about mastering your character's controls. But in the same time movement control and aiming are inaccurate. I would recommend to wait for sale.
  2. explicter
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    This game is just for fun . After finishing the game you will forget it . But the only thing that will make you allways thinking abut this game is gameplay ( Gunplay ).
  3. Larien
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    I really dont expect anything of this game, and the other day i play with a friend, its cool!
  4. JAMESSKEY
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Fun and crazy insanity makes you feel like your in a action movie being a badass. If you like what you see from this game you will 100-percent enjoy this game.
  5. Carp64
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    My Friend Pedro is a fun, action packed, shooter that is outright fun. The game requires skill can be hard at the start but as you play through the game it gets easier to lots of cool tricks. The gameplay can get really addicting aswell and will most likely get you play again, again, and again.
  6. 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
  7. Jax360
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Presentation. 8/10
    Graphics TV. 8/10
    Graphics Handheld. 8/10
    Music. 8/10
    Controls. 9/10
    Funfactor. 8/10
    Score. 8/10
  8. preciado_101
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    Outstanding gameplay. It does get pretty addictive... The overall storyline is simple and short but the game is really all about the tricks and cool stuff you can do. Certainly a John wick game with bananas
  9. adriantorres
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    This is a good game but my only problem was the health going down to quickly
  10. Meon1845
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    My Friend Pedro is a game that puts almost all of its eggs into a single basket - gameplay. It's a good thing then that this basket is a darn near perfect one. You're basically equipped with the arsenal to be Max Payne on cocaine, but the game lets you use that in any way you want, so you can blast through easier settings without issue, but harder difficulties are much more punishing, yetMy Friend Pedro is a game that puts almost all of its eggs into a single basket - gameplay. It's a good thing then that this basket is a darn near perfect one. You're basically equipped with the arsenal to be Max Payne on cocaine, but the game lets you use that in any way you want, so you can blast through easier settings without issue, but harder difficulties are much more punishing, yet they reward you for your mastery of the game mechanics.

    Looking at the trailer will probably give you the best idea if it is for you, but even if doesn't seem like it, be on a lookout for high score runs and speedruns on youtube, because those will be as fun to watch as a Deadpool action scene.    … Expand
  11. Walhalla
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    I was not expecting tooooo much from this game, but it is really great. The mechanics are something what I was wishing from a game for a long time. The graphics and the movements could be a bit better, but when everything is moving you dont mind some little flaws. I spent two hours on the first run of the game. Then I had to go to sleep. But I will spending some more time on this. A lot ofI was not expecting tooooo much from this game, but it is really great. The mechanics are something what I was wishing from a game for a long time. The graphics and the movements could be a bit better, but when everything is moving you dont mind some little flaws. I spent two hours on the first run of the game. Then I had to go to sleep. But I will spending some more time on this. A lot of time. And Lets see if the update polishes a bit the movement animations...
    but still, I must recommend this game!!!
    https://youtu.be/453zprm6aK4    … Expand
  12. HankCrab
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Игра интересная, весёлая. Играть не надоедает
  13. drlowdon
    Feb 13, 2021
    8
    A masked, unnamed, man awakes inside a butcher shop and is instructed by a floating sentient banana (known as Pedro) that he must track down and eliminate and arms dealer named Mitch. You know what, the plot isn’t really important…

    My Friend Pedro is essentially a side scrolling shoot ‘em up, one in which players can utilise all manner of special skills such as slowing down or splitting    A masked, unnamed, man awakes inside a butcher shop and is instructed by a floating sentient banana (known as Pedro) that he must track down and eliminate and arms dealer named Mitch. You know what, the plot isn’t really important…

    My Friend Pedro is essentially a side scrolling shoot ‘em up, one in which players can utilise all manner of special skills such as slowing down or splitting your aim to hit two enemies at once. On normal difficulty it’s not a particularly difficult game, but it is simply great fun, and I played most levels multiple times to try to improve my scores. I’d certainly recommend giving it a go.    … Expand
  14. Kaprawiec
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Awesome game. Would rate it 10, but its a bit too short and some platform sections are rather annoying. Other than that another great devolver game.
  15. TheMegaGodz
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    A very fun and goofy game with an interesting combat system that is easy to learn, but difficult to master.
  16. jeffbizloc
    Nov 13, 2019
    5
    Thought I would really enjoy My Friend Pedro but ended up only getting half way through.

    Game(s) like: Max Payne, Superhot

    Pros:
    - Awesome concept

    Cons:
    - Not enough challenge, I was just coasting through levels without much tactics
    - Not enough enemy variety or puzzles
  17. nusco
    Jan 5, 2020
    5
    My Friend Pedro has a lot going for it. I have a sweet spot for stylish slow-motion action, and this game is, in a nutshell, all about that. Jump in through a window, shoot an enemy, then make a slow motion somersault as you akimbo machine-gun two more enemies, kick down a fourth enemy as you switch to a shotgun… That kind of stuff.

    On paper, that's enough to make a great action game.    My Friend Pedro has a lot going for it. I have a sweet spot for stylish slow-motion action, and this game is, in a nutshell, all about that. Jump in through a window, shoot an enemy, then make a slow motion somersault as you akimbo machine-gun two more enemies, kick down a fourth enemy as you switch to a shotgun… That kind of stuff.

    On paper, that's enough to make a great action game. In practice, however, the core dynamics of My Friend Pedro grow thin after a few short levels. The designer seems to know that, and tried to inject something new in every level to provide variety–but the result is that the farther away a level moves from the core gameplay loop, the worse it becomes. Some levels that try especially hard to be very different end up being just very bad, and it's a relief when the game cycles back to what it does best–even though it's pretty much the same thing over and over.

    My Friend Pedro also has trouble with its difficulty level. It's so forgiving that it never provides a real challenge in its regular gameplay. It tries to compensate for that by having a DMC-like "style" rating at the end of each level–but the rating feels pretty random, punishing you in some levels, while being way too generous in others. To make things worse, the physics of the game feel hacky, making it harder to pull off stylish moves with consistency.

    Oh, and for what it's worth, the story is terrible. It crosses the border from "I don't take myself too seriously" to "I can't come up with a story, so let's just goof around."

    All in all, My Friend Pedro isn't a bad game–but it feels like a good idea squandered by sloppy execution. In a year that gave us slick action games such as Katana Zero, My Friend Pedro feels like a wasted opportunity. This designer is one to take an eye on, but this game only shows random flashes of brilliance at its best.    … Expand
  18. KyleHike
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    The game is fun. Real fun.
    Max Payne in 2d meets John woo films.
    Worth the price 20 or less easy.
  19. jonmax11021981
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    Meu amigo Pedro é um game frenético de tiro, com muitas acrobacias e um estilo tipo Matrix de ser. Use vários tipos de armas e habilidade como o slow motion para aniquilar os inimigos ao longo do jogo. Fator replay insano... Vale a pena cada centavo e tempo no sofá para jogar. Trilha sonora é um benefício a parte... Simplesmente insana.
  20. Tkellgren
    Aug 4, 2019
    8
    A lot of fun besides the infuriating addition of auto aim, which at times can sabotage your strategy and have you screaming at your switch
  21. yetimand
    Dec 15, 2019
    7
    the game was fun and short.But had a meaningless story and carakters and that's why im giving this game a 7
  22. Carny
    Sep 13, 2019
    7
    My Friend Pedro is a gun-fu action game with some platforming that honestly doesn’t live up to what we saw in the trailers. When I bought this game for $15, I thought it would be constant action all the time. That's not what I expect from my action games, but from what we saw in the trailers, it all looked like the same level. But all the levels look exactly the same. The only part whenMy Friend Pedro is a gun-fu action game with some platforming that honestly doesn’t live up to what we saw in the trailers. When I bought this game for $15, I thought it would be constant action all the time. That's not what I expect from my action games, but from what we saw in the trailers, it all looked like the same level. But all the levels look exactly the same. The only part when it doesn’t is when your outside or doing bosses. Speaking of bosses, the bosses are so easy once you figure them out. The only boss that could be considered hard is the “final” boss. That's only because they have the same movement as the player, which is way more fleshed out than any of the other enemies. The presentation is nice, and the floating psychic banana always makes funny jokes. This game is like a 7/10 for me.… Expand
  23. jens76
    Apr 13, 2022
    8
    Hard Boiled goes bananas; My Friend Pedro is non-stop action in Devolver Digital style.
  24. ScawttyBees
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This game is, by far, one of Devolver Digital's least appreciated games. While we all know Devolver for their classic high-octane pixel gore games (Hotline Miami, Katana Zero, Broforce(?)) and their zanier games (Enter the Gungeon, Fork Parker's Holiday Hike), My Friend Pedro was made by a one-man team, has the best character movement I've seen in a game thus far, and some exciting-assThis game is, by far, one of Devolver Digital's least appreciated games. While we all know Devolver for their classic high-octane pixel gore games (Hotline Miami, Katana Zero, Broforce(?)) and their zanier games (Enter the Gungeon, Fork Parker's Holiday Hike), My Friend Pedro was made by a one-man team, has the best character movement I've seen in a game thus far, and some exciting-ass gunplay to match. Combine that with well-detailed environments and little sarcastic comments your enemies make, and you have yourself an incredibly enjoyable game. But did Deadtoast stop there? No, he added into the game the third-best soundtrack (note: good for going on runs with), and mixed up the formula of his original flash game. Some may cry; "But muh replayability!" In that case, the "Code Yellow" update added in game modifiers, that you hunt down and can activate from the main menu, to spice combat up. I've been perfecting the most Devolver-like experience by combining difficulty with speed. Play on Hard, and then play on Bananas.… Expand
  25. RegularWaffles
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Fun shooter with unique mechanics but gets repetitive and boring overtime if played for long sessions.
  26. alan2pc
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    Seemed fun, but not for me. It made me miss SSX Tricky on PS2, a game where tricks in the air were much more intuitive and enjoyable. I found the most effective way to dodge bullets was the spin move, but it wasn’t conducive to a good style points score, which led to either death or, most often, a “C” on my report card. Admittedly, I only played this game for an hour, cruising throughSeemed fun, but not for me. It made me miss SSX Tricky on PS2, a game where tricks in the air were much more intuitive and enjoyable. I found the most effective way to dodge bullets was the spin move, but it wasn’t conducive to a good style points score, which led to either death or, most often, a “C” on my report card. Admittedly, I only played this game for an hour, cruising through the first ten levels with C’s, but the game controls to aim were imprecise and my joycon stick is easily pushed in, which inadvertently and repeatedly put the game in slow motion. I was able to tolerate inadvertently crawling in Zelda at times, but this game is no Zelda. Maybe I should invest in a pro controller, or just give the game more time, but ultimately, it’s for sale on eBay. I give it a 7/10 mostly because it seems like a game other people would enjoy more than me, it’s affordable, and although short, I imagine it has significant replayability as trick shots are mastered and higher scores are chased.… Expand
  27. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Man, this game makes you feel cool. Makes you feel like Deadpool. Cool flips, cool guns, and a cool game.
  28. elliot5
    Oct 24, 2022
    7
    (7.5/10) - Cool concept with interesting controls and a surprisingly good story.

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#59 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#6 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    80
    An effortlessly fun game to play and come back to. [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 21]
  2. New Game Network
    Jul 22, 2019
    74
    While a few finicky mechanics and a lack of content outside the campaign keep this from getting a universal recommendation, $20 still gets you a memorable experience and offers a deliciously fun twist on the sidescrolling shooter formula.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 20, 2019
    70
    It's a testament to the strength of Pedro's core premise that you'll likely persevere through design fumbles, odd pacing and wonky writing in search of more bonkers ultraviolent combos and leaderboard glory [Issue#335, p.108]
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