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3.2 / 5

10 votes

Platform
Sega Master System
Genres
Action · Platformer
Developers
Vic Tokai
Publishers
Sega · Tec Toy
Release date
December 1, 1989

Summary

Psycho Fox is a quirky side‑scroller that lets you swap the titular fox for three animal forms using a Shinto stick. The hefty hippopotamus plows through special blocks but lumbers over gaps, the agile monkey reaches higher platforms, and the tiger zips past enemies with a burst of speed. A handy companion, Bird Fly, can be tucked as protective armor or tossed like a boomerang; losing Bird Fly after a hit spares you a life, which adds a nice safety net for the more frantic sections. The game’s level design offers two branching routes per stage, encouraging replay to discover hidden paths and extra challenges. Critics at the time praised its bright graphics and addictive feel, with scores ranging from 88% in Console XS to 93% in Sega Power, though some noted the controls could feel a bit stiff. In Brazil the title was rebranded as Kung Fu Kid and later as Sapo Xulé: Os Invasores do Brejo, swapping the fox for a cartoon frog.

Storyline

In the world of Psycho Fox, a group of fox priests worship the Inari Daimyojin, a fox deity that protects their shrine. One malevolent fox named Madfox Daimyōjin managed to infiltrate the highest ranks of the order and seized control of the sanctuary. After taking power, Madfox corrupted the surrounding land and unleashed hordes of monstrous creatures upon it. The fox community chose a young fox, who would become known as Psycho Fox, to confront the evil deity. Armed with his resolve, Psycho Fox sets out to cleanse the shrine and restore peace to the once‑sacred realm.

Edited by Maya Carter

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