My Friend Pedro

 Xbox One
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. TheXboxHub
    Dec 16, 2019
    90
    My Friend Pedro on Xbox One is a gloriously violent, silly and, ultimately, fun game. Because the experience is so short it doesn’t give itself time to become irrelevant or boring, and so we are gifted this little gem of fun that can just be enjoyed.
  2. SomosXbox
    Dec 12, 2019
    80
    My Friend Pedro is an innovative platform game that wastes stunts and action, which has detailed and worked scenarios and a smell of cyberpunk and 'dementia' everywhere. Pedro manages to keep that 'good vibes' that his creators wanted to transmit and that, combined with the whole game, make it a perfect experience to introduce new players in the genre and also for the already veteran, although perhaps a little short in terms of duration.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 28, 2020
    70
    What My Friend Pedro does really well is offer a sense of variety in the weapons, the ways you can kill and the level design. While some missions may be more fun than others, no level is quite the same as the last. This makes every new encounter feel fresh and exciting. The ability to tackle each battle in a multitude of different ways means you’ll find yourself returning time and time again to see how much better you can clear them and achieve a higher final score. [Issue#187, p.85]
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  5. Xbox Tavern
    Dec 17, 2019
    70
    Like a popcorn popping Hollywood blockbuster, My Friend Pedro offers a bullet-bonanza ballet that’s hard to ignore thanks to its slick moves, combining a great sense of fast food action gameplay that escalates in challenge as you grow accustomed to the many flourishes it adds throughout. Regrettably the characterisation and story falls short, but in all likelihood these fundamentals won’t matter if you’re looking for an action-packed thrill ride, and boy does My Friend Pedro offer that in spades. If you demand something more in-depth or intricate you won’t find it here, but everyone else will find that My Friend Pedro scratches an impulsive itch that’s able to impress with its penchant for grace and unabashed style.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 6 out of 70
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 24, 2020
    7
    My Friend Pedro is a Side-Scrolling Action Dual-Stick Shooter. You play as an unnamed, and un-voiced protagonist, being told what to do by aMy Friend Pedro is a Side-Scrolling Action Dual-Stick Shooter. You play as an unnamed, and un-voiced protagonist, being told what to do by a Banana? That's Right, Pedro the Banana. The object of My Friend Pedro is to blast your way through all the enemies. The way you get to do this is the treat! During the game, you get to use gratuitous amounts of bullet time, and impressive (yet awkward during certain moments) acrobatics to flip, spin, twist, and even aim two different directions to dispatch your adversaries. You can kick knives out of the air at your opponents, or toss a frying pan in the air and ricochet bullets around obstacles. The games physics, mixed with the slow-mo effect of the bullet-time make you feel like an unstoppable Badass, and look like one too! The weapon variety is a bit slim, but each weapon has it's best use, and you use them all. The Story is nearly not there, and there aren't many memorable characters either, but none of that detracts from the action. Most of the "humor" feels forced but is a few times good for a chuckle to break up the gunfire. Even without bringing a story to the table, My Friend Pedro will keep you blasting away. On the easier difficulty, you can just press your way through most of it, but if you pump that difficulty up, each battle feels deep and challenging! This game does exactly what it set out to do, allow you to be a badass that can twist flip through a window and shoot 4 enemies before landing. Incredibly fun shooter, and will make a great addition to any bullet-time fan's Collection!… Full Review »
  2. AlexandrLypka
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Played on Xbox Series S in Game Pass, perfect game with action packed gameplay. So, I decided to buy it. Thanks developers for this awesomePlayed on Xbox Series S in Game Pass, perfect game with action packed gameplay. So, I decided to buy it. Thanks developers for this awesome experience! I love this game!… Full Review »
  3. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Jan 2, 2023
    9
    One of the most enjoyable and fun games ever!
    I recommend the My Friend Pedro experience to everyone. The only downsides of the game is the    One of the most enjoyable and fun games ever!
    I recommend the My Friend Pedro experience to everyone. The only downsides of the game is the low variety of weapons and low replay value.    … Full Review »
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