My Friend Pedro
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"In the end, My Friend Pedro's two halves of the banana reveal the perilous balancing act of game design. The first half is a stellar example of how to build an action game, of how to engender a sense of creativity through the player's toolset, and how to bake seamless flow into complex and challenging environments. The second half isn't quite the opposite of that, but it tries much too hard to be clever, with humour that's less goofy and more edgy, and level design that's too exacting in its structure. "
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About My Friend Pedro
DeadToast Entertainment released My Friend Pedro in June 2019 under Devolver Digital. This title launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It mixes shooter mechanics with platforming elements to create a chaotic arcade experience. You play as a guy fighting through waves of enemies while talking to a sentient banana named Pedro. The game treats gunfights like dance routines where you flip bullets midair and slide across walls. Everything happens in slow motion so you can plan every movement before snapping back to real time. It is a short, punchy adventure that relies on style over narrative depth.
Gameplay
You control the protagonist by running, jumping, and shooting while Pedro guides your aim with his banana hand. The core loop involves killing enemies in elaborate ways using the time-slowing mechanic. You can shoot a gun, catch the bullet, throw it at another target, then shoot that victim to create a chain reaction. Movement feels fluid because you can dash off walls and slide under obstacles while dodging fire. Each level acts as a stage where you must clear all hostiles without getting hit to earn high scores. Controls are responsive but require precise timing since one mistake often means instant death. There is no multiplayer so the entire focus stays on single-player skill execution and mastering the bullet-time system.
What Players Think
Players rate this title 74.1 out of 100 on IGDB based on 192 ratings. The community mood leans dark according to our data, though that signal comes from just one vote so it remains a minor trend. Most users spend about 5 hours completing the main story since levels are short and intense. Only 35.9% of players unlock all 30 available achievements. The rarest challenge is S for Sensei which only 1.80% of the player base has managed to complete. This low unlock rate suggests that getting 100% completion requires significant dedication beyond casual playthroughs. Criticism often centers on the difficulty spike found in later stages rather than a lack of content.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth your money if you want a stylish shooter that rewards precision over strategy. The cheapest price sits at $3.99 on Humble Store which makes the 5-hour runtime feel like a steal. You will likely struggle to get all achievements since only 1 in 50 players finish every challenge. DeadToast Entertainment built something that feels distinct even if it does not offer deep story elements. Avoid this title if you prefer long campaigns or complex role-playing systems. Stick with My Friend Pedro for quick bursts of action where the banana companion is actually helpful and funny.
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IGDB Rating
74.2
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