My Friend Pedro

 Xbox One
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 6 out of 70

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  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 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 awkwardMy 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!… Expand
  2. Meerkatdawg
    Dec 18, 2019
    8
    Fun, fast and funny. A great game for short blasts. The graphics are nothing special, but the style and funny quips from your banana friend more than make up for it. The music is great though and the game has a gentle learning curve. Perfect for just one more go.
  3. Pachuli1981
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Un Shooter plataformero que bebe de Hotline Miami tanto en mecánicas como en banda sonora.Presenta unos escenarios muy vacíos y se hace un poco repetitivo en la recta final pero te enganchara y no podrás soltar el mando.
  4. Broyax
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    Je croyais qu'on incarnait une banane très énervée qui faisait tomber des méchants truands mais en fait il s'agit de l'ami d'un blaireau avec un flingue, un ami imaginaire sans doute, car si une banane me disait que je viens de tomber dans les pommes, je commencerais personnellement à m'inquiéter...

    Toujours est-il que c'est un jeu à deux balles (en l'occurrence un étron indé) qui a    Je croyais qu'on incarnait une banane très énervée qui faisait tomber des méchants truands mais en fait il s'agit de l'ami d'un blaireau avec un flingue, un ami imaginaire sans doute, car si une banane me disait que je viens de tomber dans les pommes, je commencerais personnellement à m'inquiéter...

    Toujours est-il que c'est un jeu à deux balles (en l'occurrence un étron indé) qui a l'allure d'un navet pas frais et la tête dans les choux, pour ne pas dire dans le fion. Une sorte de "jeu" de tir très con et très répétitif en deux dés et demi avec le stick droit pour diriger les tirs : imprécis et navrant. Et pathétique et déjà vu.

    C'est donc rapidement ennuyeux et totalement dispensable mais non recyclable, car on ne voit pas en quoi on pourrait recycler cette sous-connerie de pseudo-jeu à la con. Alors direction la poubelle verte, prière de bien emballer et fermer le sac de cette merde : ah si seulement, on pouvait confiner la connerie !    … Expand
  5. CenkAlp
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Hikaye = 6
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 5
    Sesler = 6
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 6
    Süre = 7
  6. Analisesincera
    Dec 7, 2019
    4
    Divertidinho. Não passa disso. Se fosse pra comprar este jogo, não compraria. Joguei na pass e já desinstalei.
  7. CouthOmnivore80
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    Interesting take on the 2D platformer genre. Genuinely enjoyed playing through the levels as it offered appropriate levels of challenge to keep it interesting but still enjoyable.
  8. dransyo
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    My Friend Pedro is an incredibly polished and fair game. The graphical style is unique, the gameplay is extremely enjoyable. There was only one part of the game that I felt frustrating, this was on one of the last levels so it wasn't off-putting. I would rate 9 out of 10,one of my favourite games all year.
  9. Carloskate
    Feb 29, 2020
    8
    Very funny and easy to learn game just enjoyed from start to finish. I love these kind of mechanics.
  10. guiletheguiles
    May 8, 2020
    6
    I was expecting a little more than what I got, but this is good enough.

    My Friend Pedro is a hell of a fun game. While it doesn't offer a great challenge or tons of content, it shines on what it does, while it's doing it. The gameplay is creative, accessible and requires skill on harder difficulties. The writing is funny and level design makes you feel like a badass, traversing through    I was expecting a little more than what I got, but this is good enough.

    My Friend Pedro is a hell of a fun game. While it doesn't offer a great challenge or tons of content, it shines on what it does, while it's doing it. The gameplay is creative, accessible and requires skill on harder difficulties. The writing is funny and level design makes you feel like a badass, traversing through chapters it with ease. It's not an AMAZING game, but it's "cool" to undergo the progress of its obstacles.

    The whole game goes by in a flash. Not only its gameplay is extremely fast-paced, but its campaign lasts around only 4 hours. While this time can be very unique, it's not an excellent or very memorable experience.

    Play this game if you can! I can't highly recommend it, but it's fun throughout its entire campaign.    … Expand
  11. Frazierdabest
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Buen juego de acción plataformero. Duración corta pero el juego es bastante rejugable.
    Buena intensidad, niveles cortitos.
  12. PyMotta
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    Esse jogo é muito bom, um excelente plataforma 2D, um jogo cômico com uma banana muito carismática
  13. TwigNigel69
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    great game with fluid controls but very short I beat this game in one sitting and it has little to no replay value
  14. User_name
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    History 8/10
    Gameplay in xbox with control 7/10 (the gameplay with mouse and pad is better)
    Action 10/10
    Graphics 9/10
  15. WilliamHaole
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    Gostei do jogo. Achei bem doido. O final com o ir... foi um pouco complicado, mas a jogabilidade é maneiro. Nada de especial. Bem rápido as fazes. GT:WilliamHaole
  16. Kaede393
    May 27, 2020
    8
    My Friend Pedro is a hilarious sadistic and violent comedy. If you are looking for a fast pace and short breath game to laugh at, then this is your pick up
  17. PFChangHimself
    May 13, 2020
    6
    What this game does, it generally does well; it just never decides to do all that much.
    This is very much a gamey game and the story is only there to be a thread throughout the levels.
    Instead of worrying about switching up the mechanics so often, it would've been nice to see some further synergy instead. However, a not-so-serious execution leaves you enjoying it's short run time    What this game does, it generally does well; it just never decides to do all that much.
    This is very much a gamey game and the story is only there to be a thread throughout the levels.
    Instead of worrying about switching up the mechanics so often, it would've been nice to see some further synergy instead.
    However, a not-so-serious execution leaves you enjoying it's short run time without worrying too much about imperfections.    … Expand
  18. connordrbs
    Jun 3, 2020
    6
    The action is decent, the controls are solid and the gun selection is pretty good. Maybe I jumped into this game expecting too much which is my own fault, but I just felt that the game became pretty repetitive over time unfortunately. The story isn't anything I took too much notice, but there were some interesting aspects revolving around the relationship between Pedro the banana and theThe action is decent, the controls are solid and the gun selection is pretty good. Maybe I jumped into this game expecting too much which is my own fault, but I just felt that the game became pretty repetitive over time unfortunately. The story isn't anything I took too much notice, but there were some interesting aspects revolving around the relationship between Pedro the banana and the protagonist. The game is pretty unique to say the least, and the concept of you basically being manipulated by a god damn banana to brutally murder a load goons is very eccentric. If you have game pass on Xbox, check the game out if you're bored.… Expand
  19. Skurttish
    Jan 7, 2021
    8
    An arcade game that will give you a great experience if you go into it knowing exactly what to expect.

    The gameplay here is great. All the mechanics work well and are fun to use, especially slowing down time—that makes the game. There are also lots of fun little details that give the game a really distinct personality and flavor, like the emoji-ed banana poking his head out on the side    An arcade game that will give you a great experience if you go into it knowing exactly what to expect.

    The gameplay here is great. All the mechanics work well and are fun to use, especially slowing down time—that makes the game. There are also lots of fun little details that give the game a really distinct personality and flavor, like the emoji-ed banana poking his head out on the side of the screen when you kill an enemy in a flippy way. Loved that.

    Plus, the platforming elements turned the game into a playground. I never knew I needed a shooter to be a ninja platformer, but I know now, and I loved it. The music added a lot to this feel—I really enjoyed the electronic, bumpin feel.

    But if you’re looking for story, don’t look here. That isn’t what this game is for.

    This game is best enjoyed after a few beers with buddies, shouting as loud as you can when somebody makes a great kill. In that context, it’s unparalleled.

    And in that sense, I’m actually taking off both of the points I am because of what’s missing, rather than what’s here. I feel like the devs would have been well served to ditch the story mode as the main focus and instead introduce local multiplayer. What I have in mind are things like a plain exhibition mode (similar to the boss fight at the end of the campaign), a capture the flag mode, a king of the hill mode, etc. These things would have bumped this banana game up to a 10 out of 10 and probably gotten it its own dedicated following in the Reddit community, but as it is now, it’s a fun little four-hour diversion.

    Still, a really fun game to shout at, and one I recommend.    … Expand
  20. Kosm
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    Bon petit jeu, qui ma fait passé le temps avec une idée de base très spécial, et un gameplay fait pour le scoring (a chaque fin de mission nous somme noté), pouvoir faire des salto au ralentit tout en tirant sur des ennemis, cela n'a pas de prix, pour autant le jeu ne se renouvelleras jamais pendant les quelques heures que cela ma prit pour finir le jeu.
    je n'ai pas de souvenir mémorable    Bon petit jeu, qui ma fait passé le temps avec une idée de base très spécial, et un gameplay fait pour le scoring (a chaque fin de mission nous somme noté), pouvoir faire des salto au ralentit tout en tirant sur des ennemis, cela n'a pas de prix, pour autant le jeu ne se renouvelleras jamais pendant les quelques heures que cela ma prit pour finir le jeu.
    je n'ai pas de souvenir mémorable de ce jeu et je le prend comme un jeu d'appoint qui a su faire le taff et me divertir le temps que cela a duré    … Expand
  21. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    Simple dual stick shooter game.. Not my cup of tea, but it might be yours..
  22. TheHiddenTurd
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    The narrative is funny and the music is great, but the platforming is super clunky and the bullettime is played out and not executed very well. I went back a second and third time to see if it was just my mood, and couldn't get through more than a couple minutes each time. I'd skip this one.
  23. SkullsNight
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Es un juego bastante interesante y amigable con los jugadores principiantes en este genero de videojuegos como es mi caso.

    Algunas características a destacar serian que es un juego relativamente sencillo y de corta duración sin embargo esto no impide en ningún sentido su disfrute y no se si lo siguiente se debe a que sea mi prácticamente mi primera vez en un juego de primera vez en un    Es un juego bastante interesante y amigable con los jugadores principiantes en este genero de videojuegos como es mi caso.

    Algunas características a destacar serian que es un juego relativamente sencillo y de corta duración sin embargo esto no impide en ningún sentido su disfrute y no se si lo siguiente se debe a que sea mi prácticamente mi primera vez en un juego de primera vez en un juego de plataformas en mucho tiempo pero el juego motiva a repetírselo una y otra y otra vez pero sobre todo también como su propia descripción lo dice es un excitante juego de masacres sangre brutalidad y sobretodo BANANAS 8/10    … Expand
  24. HENOOB
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    Who is your Partner, Gangsta: no, A rapper: no, A floating talking banana that has a tiny face that his home is entire world of pink and candy: yes
    Welcome to My friend Pedro, good game
  25. PS1Snake
    Feb 21, 2021
    7
    It doesn't do anything too special but it's fun. I blew through it in 7 hours on hard with the extra challenge of killing every enemy. It has decent replay value, the shooting is fun, and the ranking system encourages multiple playthroughs. I did think the bosses were too easy since you could just enable slow-mo and win, and the story isn't super interesting, but I if they iron out theIt doesn't do anything too special but it's fun. I blew through it in 7 hours on hard with the extra challenge of killing every enemy. It has decent replay value, the shooting is fun, and the ranking system encourages multiple playthroughs. I did think the bosses were too easy since you could just enable slow-mo and win, and the story isn't super interesting, but I if they iron out the kinks and add some new features in a sequel, it could have a lot of potential.… Expand
  26. Cyborg_TDRK
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    Rápido, divertido, frenético, as fases são criativas, as musicas te deixam envolvido no jogo, o humor é sádico e incrível, tem um plot twist muito bom. É meu jogo favorito da Devolver Digital
  27. AdrikD
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    I completed game 3 time. it's worth it. Cool, fast gameplay and a lot of fun.
  28. zezeljmare
    Jun 22, 2021
    8
    EN:
    Extremely unique game. An interesting variant of the platformer game. The story is unfortunately short, but fun and funny enough.

    SRB:
    Izuzetno unikatna igra. Zanimljiva varijanta platformer igrice. Priča je nažalost kratka, ali dovoljno zabavna i smešna.
  29. funnymystical
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    cool game
    review:
    story: 6.4/10
    gameplay: 9/10
    combat: 9/10
    skateboarding: 8/10
    graphics: 8/10
    xbox one port: 7.8/10
    pc port: 8.4/10
  30. 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 awesome experience! I love this game!
  31. 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 low variety of weapons and low replay value.

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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. 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]
  2. 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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  3. 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.
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