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{{Character  
{{Character  
| name = Murfy
| name = Murfy
| image = [[File:Murphy02.jpg|200px|''Murfy'']]
| image = [[File:Murfy.png|250px|''Murfy'']]
| alignment = Good
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]''
| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)<br />
| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)<br />
Eddie Crew (''[[Rayman Arena]]'')<br />
Eddie Crew (''[[Rayman Arena]]'')<br />
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| status = Helper
| status = Helper
}}
}}
{{quote|text=Part-time quizmaster and full time know-it-all, this [[Greenbottle|bug]] is the guy to go if you want to know anything! Listen to his lectures carefully if you really want a game advantage.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}


{{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 [[Stones of Thought]]
'''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), later appears in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as a reporter, reprises his role as [[Rayman]]'s coach for a short while in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', again in ''[[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.
scattered around throughout the world. If you would rather have Murfy come in-person to give you his detailed
explanations, stop by a Stones of Thought and hold down F2.|sign=Manual (PC version)|source=''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''}}


{{quote|text=Murfy is the tough-guy fly with the 411on 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: Hoodlum Havoc]]''}}
==Character description== 
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.


{{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!*
The [[greenbottle]]s are known to play practical jokes; many [[Ludiv]]s have fallen victim to their pranks, and have been stripped of their glasses.
''* [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] would like to state that [[the manual]] does not accept responsibility for these comments.''|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''}}
 
==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.
 
<gallery  widths="320px" heights="240px">
MurfyIntro.jpg|Murfy's first appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Murphy R2Model.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
</gallery>
 
===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.
 
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==In ''[[Rayman Arena]]''==
[[File:J.M. Murphy.png|thumb|left|320px|Special Reporter J.M. Murphy as seen 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.


{{quote|text=Part-time quizmaster and full time know-it-all, this bug is the guy to go if you want to know anything! Listen to his lectures carefully if you really want a game advantage.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}
{{clear}}


'''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: The Great Escape]]'' 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), later appears in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as a reporter, reprises his role as [[Rayman]]'s coach for a short while in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', again in ''[[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.
==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==
[[Image:MurfyRayman3.png|320px|thumb|right|Artwork of Murfy from ''[[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]]''}}


==Character description==
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]]''!”.


[[Image:MurfyRayman3.png|thumb|Artwork of Murphy from ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'']]
<gallery  widths="320px" heights="240px">
MurfyR3.jpg|Murfy with [[the Manual]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Murfy1 R3.JPG|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Murfy R3Model.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
</gallery>


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: Hoodlum Havoc|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: The Great Escape|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.
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The [[greenbottle]]s are known to play practical jokes; many [[Ludiv]]s have fallen victim to their pranks, and have been stripped of their glasses.
==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
[[File:Morphy panneau.png|200px|thumb|left|Murfy, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]
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.


==Role in the games==
{{Clear}}
[[Image:MurfyIntro.jpg|thumb|320px|Murfy's first appearance in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'']]
===''Rayman 2''===
In all versions of ''Rayman 2'' (except for the PlayStation [[Rayman 2 Forever|and 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.


===''Rayman Revolution''===
==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]''==
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 swim and how to shoot, using a [[scarecrow]] as his first target.
{{quote|text=Murfy is back! [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s messenger will be very useful in your various quests in [[the Glade of Dreams]].


===''Rayman Arena''===
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]]''}}
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.


[[File:Murfy1 R3.JPG|thumb|320px|left|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'']]
[[File:Murfy enters.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Murfy, as seen in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.]]
===''Rayman 3''===
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.
[[File:MurfyR3.jpg|thumb|320px|Murfy with the manual in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'']]


Murfy later appears in ''Rayman 3'', and this time he carries a [[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 [[The Fairy Council|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]]''!”.
<gallery widths=320 heights=180>
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 - Bumper 1.jpg|Murfy can turn some platforms purple, giving the player [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s on contact.
Rayman Legends Switch - Free Forms.jpg|Murfy spreading [[guacamole]] as platforms for the player.
Rayman Legends Switch - Lum Cage.jpg|Murfy can turn [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum cage]]s purple to make the containing [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s worth twice as much.
Rayman Legends Switch - Hit Bug on Wall.jpg|Murfy can hit bugs on the wall for more [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s.
Rayman Legends Switch - Murfy Cut Rope.jpg|Murfy can cut ropes for the player to swing from.
Rayman Legends Switch - Tickle Enemies.jpg|Murfy can tickle enemies.
Rayman Legends Switch - Tickle Toad.jpg|By tickling enemies, they give the player twice the amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s.
</gallery>


===''Rayman Origins''===
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[[File:Morphy panneau.png|200px|thumb|Murfy as seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]
==In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' ==
Murfy appears as a cursor for the menus in the Apple TV versions of ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' (and other versions if played with a gamepad). In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' he wears a new costume in the style of the game, similarly to [[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]].


[[File:Murfy_RK.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|Murfy (on the top-right) as he appears in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]
<gallery widths=320 heights=180>
Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 1.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 2.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 3.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
</gallery>


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 [[Bubble Dreamer]]. He tells the heroes that they must free Electoons in order to restore the energy that the 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 Electoons are required to unlock secret characters. He also appears at the beginning of the Electoon Bridge levels, congratulating the heroes for getting enough Electoons 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: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]''; he acts more like his ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' self. Also, he wears different clothes from the other games. He wears a green robe with light-orange edges and bare feet.
{{Clear}}


===''Rayman Legends''===
==Other games==
Murfy makes his debut as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. He appears in the opening cutscene where the [[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, he is ordered to awaken Rayman and friends, who current sleep in a [[Once upon a Time|forest]]. His moveset in the game is different to that of the other characters. Instead, he is controlled with the touchscreen on the Wii U gamepad and PS Vita, however, in the PC, PS3 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.
[[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.


===Other games===
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Murfy also makes brief appearances in many handheld ''Rayman'' games, such as [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' for the GBA]] 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.
R3GBA Murfy EN.png|Murfy in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
RHR Murfy EN.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
RRR GBA Murfy.png|Murfy in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR1 GBA victory.PNG|Murfy at the end of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
</gallery>


==Cameos==
==Cameos==
* Although Murfy is in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] as a guide, his face can also be seen painted on a target in the 'Shoot a [[Rabbid]]' minigame.
* Although Murfy is in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] as a guide, his face can also be seen painted on a target in the 'Shoot a [[Rabbid]]' minigame.
* The worms in the ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' minigame 'Bunnies don't use toothpaste' resemble Murfy.
* The worms in the ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' minigame 'Bunnies don't use toothpaste' resemble Murfy.
* In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Murfy has the default third highest score on each minigame, scoring 6000 on each.
* In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Murfy has the default third highest score on each minigame, scoring 6000 on each.
* The manual for the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' refers to the greenbottles that appear as "The Murfies" suggesting that Murfy is actually the name of his race, not him specifically. All other accounts contradict this.
* The manual for the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' refers to the [[greenbottle]]s that appear as "The Murfies" suggesting that Murfy is actually the name of his race, not him specifically. All other accounts contradict this.
 
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Revision as of 16:57, 8 August 2020

Murfy
Murfy
Other names {{{other names}}}
Alignment Good

Appears in Rayman 2, Rayman Arena, Rayman 3, Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance), Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance), Rayman Kart, Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends, Rayman Adventures, Rayman Mini
Location {{{location}}}
Portrayed by Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (Rayman 2 on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast)

Eddie Crew (Rayman Arena)
Billy West (Rayman 3)
Douglas Rand (Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends)


Sex Male
Species Greenbottle
Status Helper

Relatives {{{relatives}}}

Unlock criteria {{{Unlock criteria}}}
Part-time quizmaster and full time know-it-all, this bug is the guy to go if you want to know anything! Listen to his lectures carefully if you really want a game advantage.

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 greenbottles are often found in cages), later appears in Rayman Arena as a reporter, reprises his role as Rayman's coach for a short while in Rayman 3, again in 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 greenbottles are often found in cages. Murfy returns in Rayman Adventures, acting as a pointer if the player is playing with a controller or on an Apple TV.

Character description

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 Teensies. 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.

The greenbottles are known to play practical jokes; many Ludivs have fallen victim to their pranks, and have been stripped of their glasses.

In Rayman 2

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 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.
—Manual (Dreamcast version), Rayman 2

In all versions of Rayman 2 (except for the PlayStation and 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 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.

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 swim and how to shoot, using a scarecrow as his first target.


In Rayman Arena

Special Reporter J.M. Murphy as seen 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

Artwork of Murfy from Rayman 3.
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!*

* Ubi Soft would like to state that the manual does not accept responsibility for these comments.

—Manual, Rayman 3
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.
—Press release, Rayman 3

Murfy later appears in Rayman 3, and this time he carries a Manual (a purple booklet with a picture of 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 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!”.


In Rayman Origins

Murfy, as he appears in Rayman Origins.

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 Bubble Dreamer. He tells the heroes that they must free Electoons in order to restore the energy that the 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 Electoons are required to unlock secret characters. He also appears at the beginning of the Electoon bridge levels, congratulating the heroes for getting enough Electoons 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.


In Rayman Legends

Murfy is back! Bubble Dreamer's messenger will be very useful in your various quests in the Glade of Dreams.

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!

—Unknown, Rayman Legends
Murfy, as seen in Rayman Legends.

Murfy makes his debut as a playable character in Rayman Legends. He appears in the opening cutscene where the 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 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.


In Rayman Adventures and Rayman Mini

Murfy appears as a cursor for the menus in the Apple TV versions of Rayman Adventures and Rayman Mini (and other versions if played with a gamepad). In Rayman Adventures he wears a new costume in the style of the game, similarly to Rayman and Barbara.


Other games

Murfy (on the top-right) as seen in Rayman Kart.

Murfy also makes brief appearances in many handheld Rayman games, such as the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3 and Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, in which he relates the games' instructions as before. In 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.

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