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Review of My Friend Pedro on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Apr 2020
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 02 Apr 2020
Genre: Run and Gun
Developer: DeadToast Entertainment
Publisher: Devolver Digital

Introduction

Prepare yourself, fellow gamers, as we dive headfirst into the chaotic world of My Friend Pedro. This title, birthed from the imaginative minds at DeadToast Entertainment, challenges players to engage in stylish gunplay while guided by a sentient banana, because nothing says "I'm ready to shoot" like a floating piece of fruit. Get your snacks and buckle in, because it's about to get wild!

Gameplay

In the theatrical universe of My Friend Pedro, players control a masked hero battling through hordes of enemies at the insistence of a talking banana named Pedro. This is not your typical adventure; engulfed in slow-motion shootouts intermixed with parkour-style maneuvers, this game's key gameplay mechanic is the ability to dodge bullets and manipulate time like you're in an action movie. Prepare to kick ass while performing mid-air flips, ricocheting bullets off frying pans, and occasionally questioning your life choices-all while climbing up global leaderboards for scoring. The feeling of empowerment after executing a well-timed slow-mo headshot is nothing short of euphoric. Just remember: every bullet counts when that sweet point multiplier starts climbing!

Graphics

Visually, My Friend Pedro is both a delight and a strategic tease. The game's 2D artistic design thrives on minimalism, allowing for smooth animations and eye-catching colors. Expect a kaleidoscope of vibrant levels that pop off the screen in chaotic harmony, from butcher shops dripping with meat to industrial districts ripe with devious bounty hunters. The fluidity of character movements paired with the carnage creates a captivating spectacle-think of it as the best action movie you've ever seen, occurring in your living room. Just don't be surprised when you find yourself yelling, 'That's absolutely bananas!' every time you turn a corner.

Conclusion

While My Friend Pedro may not reinvigorate the genre entirely, it successfully carves out a niche where insanity and creativity collide. Features like creative acrobatic combat, a variety of weapons, and an absurdly humorous story give it charm and replayability that can keep you entertained while you show off your skills (or lack thereof) over the weekend. Sure, the narrative leaves a bit to be desired-after all, who can take a talking banana seriously?-but if you're looking for a fun, stylish escapade full of explosions and absurdity, then strap in, grab Pedro, and let the mayhem begin! A solid 7.5 out of 10; it's worth playing, if only to learn what it feels like to follow a talking fruit into battle.

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