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My Friend Pedro

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · iOS

My Friend Pedro

Reviewed: 04 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · iOS · PC · Nintendo Switch

Devolver · 2019

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

My Friend Pedro is an action game that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time through complex combat, but includes mature violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 35 · R 22
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

35

Risk (RIS)

22

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.32
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

My Friend Pedro offers intense action gameplay that can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking as players navigate complex combat scenarios and execute stylish maneuvers.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features a high level of stylized violence, consistent with its M (Mature) ESRB rating, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is My Friend Pedro safe for kids?

Ludograph gives My Friend Pedro a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is My Friend Pedro appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for My Friend Pedro, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play My Friend Pedro?

We don't publish a daily session budget for My Friend Pedro: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of My Friend Pedro?

The game features a high level of stylized violence, consistent with its M (Mature) ESRB rating, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.