It’s a great feeling, and the whole concept works extremely well on a touchscreen. Once you’re comfortable with the thumb controls and start nailing your jumps and shots with perfect execution, it almost feels like when you pull off a really cool combo in a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game. It is, however, one of the most satisfying games I’ve played in a while. That type of replay value is probably good as My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge isn’t the longest or toughest game around if you’re just looking to play right through it. For now I’m just happy 2 starring levels and moving on, but I like that there’s that sometimes mysterious 3rd star to go back and earn if I’m ever feeling hardcore enough to maximize my score on a level. Every level also has 3 stars to earn which is based on score, but the scoring system is a bit opaque. My Friend Pedro is like a beautiful, violent ballet as you parkour your way through levels and tap on enemies to shoot them dead before they have a chance to shoot you first. This special mobile version uses a “drag your thumbs to create a trajectory arc to fling your character" system that, with a little practice, feels fantastic. Despite its cutesy exterior, My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge is freaking dark, man.ĭarkness aside, the core gameplay is absolutely thrilling. You are doing this at the behest of Pedro, a floating banana, and because Pedro is your friend, you’re cool with just murdering everyone around you all willy nilly. This mobile version isn’t a direct port, and features a more chibi art style and toned down visuals compared to the original, but its focus is still on flipping and spinning majestically through levels shooting darn-near every person you come into contact with. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because My Friend Pedro launched on consoles and PC a couple of years ago, and is based off a Flash game from 2014. Thankfully this isn’t a decision I need to make in real life, and instead I can live out this weird banana revenge fantasy through the safety of video games in DeadToast Entertainment and Devolver Digital’s My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge. But as much as I like bananas, if a sentient banana urged me to go on a murderous rampage in order to exact vengeance and rescue his family, I don’t think I’d do it. What’s not to like? Well, don’t ask my wife that question, she hates bananas more than anything on this planet.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |