Spy Fox
Anthropomorphic fox secret agent in children's adventure games.
Spy Fox is a series of adventure games created by Humongous Entertainment, aimed at children aged eight and older. The games star a talking fox who works as a secret agent, dealing with worldwide threats. The series pokes fun at the James Bond and Get Smart franchises through its titles and storylines.
The main character, Spy Fox, is voiced by Bob Zenk in *Dry Cereal* and *Cheese Chase*, and by Mike Madeoy in the other three games. He works for an agency called SPY Corps. His team includes his assistant, Monkey Penny; gadget inventor Professor Quack; the SPY Corps Chief; and a four-armed tracking bug named Walter Wireless.
The series includes three adventure games: *Spy Fox in: Dry Cereal* (1997), *Spy Fox in: Some Assembly Required* (1999), and *Spy Fox in: Operation Ozone* (2001). There are also two arcade-style games: *Spy Fox in: Cheese Chase* (1998) and *Spy Fox in: Hold the Mustard* (1999).
Each adventure game has several possible paths, chosen at random when a new game begins. These paths each have their own puzzles, and some are considered harder than others. Spy Fox uses many gadgets to complete his missions. The games allow second chances on puzzles, and it is impossible to fail the overall mission. Each game also has a bonus ending where the player can catch the villain, but only if they click an option at the right moment.
Using ScummVM, the games can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Nearly a decade after its release, *Dry Cereal* was ported to the Nintendo Wii in 2008, but legal issues with the port's development made it hard to find. In 2014, the entire Spy Fox series came to Steam, along with all other Humongous Entertainment games.
In the early 2000s, Humongous released promotional materials for the games. These included stories with villains that never appeared in the games, such as Dr. Morrie Arty, Dr. Fu Manch Hugh, and Baron Von Bluefield.
On Steam, the games are sold individually, as the "Spy Fox Complete Pack," and as part of the "Humongous Entertainment Complete Pack." *Cheese Chase* was also included on a compilation CD called *Super Duper Arcade 1*, alongside games like *Pajama Sam's Sock Works* and *Freddi Fish and Luther's Water Worries*. *Hold the Mustard* appeared on *Super Duper Arcade 2*, with *Pajama Sam's Lost & Found* and others. Another CD, *Humongous Entertainment Triple Treat 3*, featured *Cheese Chase*, *Freddi Fish
- field
- Video game series
- known_for
- Anthropomorphic fox secret agent; spoofs of James Bond and Get Smart
- first_release
- Spy Fox in: Dry Cereal (October 17, 1997)
- last_release
- Spy Fox in: Operation Ozone (May 1, 2001)
- developer
- Humongous Entertainment
Lore & Background
Spy Fox (voiced by Bob Zenk in Dry Cereal and Cheese Chase and Mike Madeoy in the other three games) works for a spy agency called SPY Corps. His cohorts include Monkey Penny (his secretarial assistant), Professor Quack (creator of the SPY Corps gadgets), the SPY Corps Chief, and the four-armed, four-sleeved 'tracking bug', Walter Wireless. There are three adventure games in the series: Spy Fox in: Dry Cereal (October 17, 1997), Spy Fox in: Some Assembly Required (September 28, 1999), and Spy Fox in: Operation Ozone (May 1, 2001). Two arcade games also exist: Spy Fox in: Cheese Chase (March 31, 1998) and Spy Fox in: Hold the Mustard (October 19, 1999).
Reader's Guide
The Spy Fox games each contain several different game paths randomly determined when the player starts a new game. Each path has its own challenges, which some players find more challenging than others. The main protagonist uses a variety of gadgets to complete his missions. The game allows for second chances on puzzles and tasks, and it is impossible to fail the overall mission. Each game has a bonus ending wherein the player can catch the villain, accessible only if the player clicks an option at the right moment. When running with ScummVM, these games can be played on different operating systems, including Windows, Mac and Linux. Nearly a decade after its initial release, Dry Cereal was ported to the Nintendo Wii in 2008, but its availability was significantly limited by legal problems concerning the port's development. In 2014, the Spy Fox series was released on Steam, along with the entirety of the Humongous Entertainment game library. Back in the early 2000s, Humongous published promo materials featuring new villains that never appeared in the game series, including Dr. Morrie Arty, Dr. Fu Manch Hugh, and Baron Von Bluefield.
Did You Know?
- Spy Fox is voiced by Bob Zenk in Dry Cereal and Cheese Chase and by Mike Madeoy in the other three games.
- The games contain randomly determined game paths, making each playthrough different.
- Dry Cereal was ported to the Nintendo Wii in 2008, but legal problems limited its availability.
- Promo materials introduced villains that never appeared in the games, such as Dr. Morrie Arty and Baron Von Bluefield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Spy Fox?
Spy Fox is an anthropomorphic fox who works as a secret agent for the SPY Corps, tackling global threats in a series of kids' adventure games. The character is essentially a tongue-in-cheek nod to classic spy franchises like James Bond and Get Smart.
How many Spy Fox games were released?
Humongous Entertainment published five Spy Fox titles between 1997 and 2001, starting with Dry Cereal and ending with Operation Ozone. All of them were designed as point-and-click adventures for children aged eight and up.
Who voices Spy Fox?
Bob Zenk provided the voice for Spy Fox in the first two entries, Dry Cereal and Cheese Chase, while Mike Madeoy took over the role for the remaining three games.
Who are Spy Fox's teammates?
His regular crew includes Monkey Penny, his assistant; Professor Quack, the gadget inventor; the SPY Corps Chief; and a four-armed tracker. Together they handle missions on behalf of the SPY Corps agency.
What is the tone of the Spy Fox series?
The games are lighthearted and comedic, deliberately parodying the tropes of James Bond films and the Get Smart TV show through their mission structures, gadget humor, and over-the-top villains.
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