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Review of My Friend Pedro on Xbox One

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Dec 2019
Cover image of My Friend Pedro on Xbox One
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Xbox One Xbox One logo
Released: 05 Dec 2019
Genre: Run and Gun
Developer: DeadToast Entertainment
Publisher: Devolver Digital

Introduction

Prepare to dive into the absurdly hyper-violent world of 'My Friend Pedro,' a run-and-gun extravaganza where your only companion is a sentient banana. Yes, you read that correctly-bananas are the best sidekick since the invention of sidekicks. This game caters not only to your base desires for slow-mo gunfights and stylish kills but also feeds into the weirdness that we all secretly crave. If you've ever thought to yourself, 'I wish I could do parkour flips while shooting two guns in opposite directions,' then strap in, because this ride is for you.

Gameplay

'My Friend Pedro' doesn't just kick off with a bang; it drops you right into a whirlwind of chaos where you'll navigate beautifully crafted levels filled with bad guys who learned the hard way that they picked the wrong career path. Our protagonist, equipped with a serious flair for the dramatic, is on a mission dictated by Pedro-the disembodied banana who has an uncanny knack for encouraging you to slaughter enemies. You can kick things, dodge bullets like a ballerina in a gunfight, and even slow down time. And let's be honest, who doesn't want to feel like an action movie star while pretending to fight for their life against poorly designed AI? Every game needs a point system, and here it's masquerading as a leaderboard to flaunt that you're better than your friends at... well, violently dispatching hooligans.

Graphics

The graphics are a delightful mix of colorful simplicity and stylized violence. The art style invites you into what feels like a surreal comic book where panels rapidly flick between action and hilarity. Environments are vibrant and varied, offering plenty of eye-candy amidst the mayhem-you might find yourself appreciating the scenery between the frenetic shooting. The animations are slick and smooth, making every bullet time sequence incredibly satisfying, like a well-timed screenshot of a modern action movie. The sound design features cleverly curated sound effects that heighten the experience, especially when you use frying pans to redirect bullets-yes, that's a thing. If this game had a glowing feature, it would be the smooth maneuvers on display as our masked hero flips and kicks around like a caffeinated gymnast.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'My Friend Pedro' is a gloriously chaotic experience that encapsulates everything you'd want in a stylish, action-packed title while reminding you that sometimes, the most unlikely of friends are the most entertaining. Whimsical, over-the-top, and hilariously absurd, this game is an absolute must-play if you're looking for some off-the-wall fun. So grab your banana buddy and get ready to crank up that kill count; after all, when life hands you a sentient banana, you know you have to shoot your way through swaths of bad guys. You'll laugh, you'll shoot, and you're going to want to show it off on social media like you just unlocked the ultimate bragging rights. Just remember, what happens in the game stays in the game-no one wants to explain why they're practicing bullet-spinning moves on the kitchen floor.

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