Murfy: Difference between revisions

| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)<br />

Eddie Crew (''[[Rayman Arena]]'')<br />

[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'')

| sex = Male

'''Murfy''' (sometimes spelt '''Murphy''', and known as '''JM Murphy''' in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'') is [[Rayman]]'s guide, sometimes referred to as his instructor or sidekick. He made his début in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes (excluding the PlayStation version in which his role is taken by [[Ly]] the Fairy, and other [[greenbottle]]s are often found in [[cage]]s, and [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version]] where neither he nor his species appear), later appears in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as a reporter, reprises his role as [[Rayman]]'s coach for a short while in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (or the whole game in the case of [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version]]), again in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] and ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', and debuts as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. His nickname is ‘'''The Flying Encyclopedia'''’, and it is his job to provide as much information about the world to [[Rayman]] as he can, as well as teaching him how to train and perform his moves. In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', his role is taken by [[Ly]] the Fairy, and other [[greenbottle]]s are often found in [[cage]]s. Murfy returns in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', acting as a pointer if the player is playing with a controller or on an Apple TV.

Murfy is a small flying creature with a green head, and despite his frog-like appearance, he is actually a [[greenbottle]], a sort of fly, as revealed in the instruction booklet of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. He always sports a huge cheesy grin showing large teeth, and is always dressed in green, yellow and purple clothes, almost identical of those of the [[Grand Minimus]] [[Teensie]]s. In ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', he takes on the role of a reporter, and pesters the competitors between their matches. In his appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' he has undergone a number of changes, such as his hands and eyes, which are now much bigger than in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and his wings have become more fly-like. His clothes have also been slightly changed, notably his shoes which are elf-like. He also appears to have fingers and legs now, unlike the previous game.

==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==

{{quote|text=Nicknamed «The Flying Encyclopaedia», Murfy helps [[Rayman]] by giving him loads of hints and advice. For a short reminder of Murfy's main explanations, move [[Rayman]] next to one of the many [[Stone of Thought|Stones of Thought]] scattered around throughout the world. If you would rather have Murfy come in-person to give you his detailed explanations, stop by a [[Stone of Thought]] and leave numeric pad pressed down.|sign=Manual (Dreamcast version)|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

In all versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (except for the PlayStation and [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]] versions), Murfy seems to be an innocent character that serves as a guide for [[Rayman]], giving him instructions on how to pull off his moves while going through the [[Woods of Light]]. All around the world there are [[Stone of Thought|Stones of Thought]]. If [[Rayman]] stands next to one of these for a while and thinks, Murfy will come back to him and repeat his instructions.

MurfyIntro.jpg|Murfy's first appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Murphy R2Model.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

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===In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''===

Murfy's job as an instructor is a little more looked into at the beginning of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', as there is an extra stage after [[the Woods of Light]] in which he along with a [[baby Globox]] teaches [[Rayman]] how to [[Swimming|swim]] and how to [[Magic fist|shoot]], using a [[scarecrow]] as his first target.

==In ''[[Rayman Arena]]''==

In ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' (but not ''[[Rayman M]]''), Murfy appears and takes on the role of a 'Special Reporter', who pesters the characters between their competitive matches like a stereotypical paparazzo. At the end of the game, the characters grow tired of him and beat him up. His name appears as 'JM Murphy' in this game.

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==

{{quote|text=A ridiculous, pretentious [[greenbottle]]. Despite his stupidity, this upstart has succeeded in landing the role of coach – the only explanation for which is a disgraceful bit of string-pulling!*

''* [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] would like to state that [[The Manual|the manual]] does not accept responsibility for these comments.''|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

{{quote|text=Murfy is the tough-guy fly with the 411 on the dangers, enemies and obstacles [[Rayman]] must face throughout the adventure. He’s got the speed and the sass to zip into [[Hoodlum]] camps undetected, then report back with the best way to proceed. Murfy’s never at a loss for words – even if it means busting on [[Rayman]] whenever the opportunity presents itself.|sign=Press release|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

Murfy later appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and this time he carries a [[The Manual|Manual]] (a purple booklet with a picture of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']]'s face on it and [[Rayman's symbol]] on the inside), which he reads from instead of passing his own knowledge to [[Rayman]]. He develops a more cocky personality than before, and often rants about how he is stuck with being a sidekick, as well as giving witty comments and sarcastic remarks about [[the Manual]] as [[Rayman]] goes through [[the Fairy Council]]. In this game, he is voiced by [[Billy West]], who had also voiced [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series|The Animated Series]]'' four years earlier. Unlike ''[[Rayman 2]]'', in which he can appear anywhere in the game which has a [[Stone of Thought]], Murfy leaves the player at [[the Heart of the World]], promising to “See you in ''[[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]''!”.

MurfyR3.jpg|Murfy with [[the Manual]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

Murfy1 R3.JPG|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

Murfy R3Model.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

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Murfy appears once again at the beginning of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', shortly after [[Rayman]] and his friends escape from their cage at [[the Snoring Tree]] and free the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]. He tells the heroes that they must free [[Electoon]]s in order to restore the energy that the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] has lost and build bridges to new worlds. After that, his role in the game is to hold a sign that indicates how many [[Electoon]]s are required to unlock secret characters. He also appears at the beginning of the [[Electoon]] bridge levels, congratulating the heroes for getting enough [[Electoon]]s to pass. If players die on a level a certain number of times, Murfy will appear, suggesting to leave the place. In this game Murfy has shedded his jaded and sarcastic personality of ''[[Rayman 3]]''; he acts more like his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' self. Also, he wears different clothes from the other games. He wears a green robe with light-orange edges and bare feet.

The world is full of trap, but Murfy is watching your back. He'll appear when you need him most to help you through all the difficult moments, just don't ignore him!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}

Murfy makes his debut as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. He appears in the opening cutscene where the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] discusses the events that have passed since ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and witnessing how the nightmares have multiplied in the intervening years. To combat this force, Murfy is ordered to awaken [[Rayman]] and friends, who are sleeping in [[Once upon a Time|a forest]]. His move-set in the game is different to that of the other characters. Instead, he is controlled with the touchscreen on the Wii U gamepad and PlayStation Vita, however, in the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox versions, commands Murfy can do that are needed to progress are activated with a single button. Murfy's main role in the game is to provide assistance and help [[Rayman]] and his friends to get across different areas, unlock secrets or facilitate fights by interacting with the environment.

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Rayman Legends Wii U Gamepad - No Murfy.jpg|The Wii U gamepad screen when in a section without Murfy. The player can tap the [[bubble]]s to pop them.

Rayman Legends Wii U Gamepad - Releasing Murfy.jpg|The Wii U gamepad screen when a Murfy section appears.

Rayman Legends Switch - Tickle Toad.jpg|By tickling enemies, they give the player twice the amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s.

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==In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' ==

Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 3.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

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==Other games==

[[File:Murfy_RK.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|Murfy (on the top-right) as seen in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Murfy also makes brief appearances in many handheld [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]], such as [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] and ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', in which he relates the games' instructions as before. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], he is sent to help [[Rayman]] escape from his cell. He appears also in ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' for counting laps and putting unfortunate racers back on the track. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he appears and shows which item on the screen is selected if the game is being played on an Apple TV or with a controller.