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, Rayman: The Board Game
Location	{{{location}}}
Portrayed by	Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (Rayman 2 on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast) Eddie Crew (Rayman Arena) Billy West (Rayman 3, Rayman Legends Retold) 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.

—Manual, Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge

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 debut 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, and the Game Boy Color version where neither he nor his species appear). He 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 the Game Boy Advance version), again in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids and Rayman Origins. He makes his debut as a playable character in Rayman Legends and reprises his playable role in Rayman: The Board Game. 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 and Rayman Mini, acting as a pointer if the player is playing with a controller or on an Apple TV.

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.

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  Murfy's first appearance in Rayman 2.
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  Murfy in Rayman 2.
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  Artwork of Murfy from Rayman 2.

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

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.

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  Special Reporter J.M. Murphy as seen in Rayman Arena

In 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 (UK version), 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.

—Manual (US version), 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!”.

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  Murfy with the Manual in Rayman 3.
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  Murfy in Rayman 3.
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  Murfy in Rayman 3.
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  Artwork of Murfy from Rayman 3.

In the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3

Murfy also appears in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3, where he relates the games' instructions as before.

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  Murfy in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3.

In Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge

Murfy also appears in Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, where he relates the games' instructions as before.

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  Murfy in Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge.

In the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids

In the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids, Murfy is sent to help Rayman escape from his cell.

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  Murfy in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids.
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  Murfy at the end of the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids.

In Rayman Kart

Murfy appears also in Rayman Kart for counting laps and putting unfortunate racers back on the track.

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

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. If they accept this suggestion and quit the level, it will be considered completed and the player can move on to the next level. 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 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. On the Nintendo Switch version, while in handheld mode, Murfy can be controlled with the Switch’s touchscreen in Murfy's Touch. However, by tapping the touchscreen with two or more players in a level without Murfy, Player 1 will turn into him, and can be controlled via the touchscreen. If Player 1 presses the B button on their controller, they will revert back to their character. 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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  Murfy as seen in Rayman Legends
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  The Wii U gamepad screen when in a section without Murfy. The player can tap the bubbles to pop them.
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  The Wii U gamepad screen when a Murfy section appears.
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  Murfy can turn some platforms purple, giving the player Lums on contact.
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  Murfy spreading guacamole as platforms for the player.
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  Murfy can turn Lum cages purple to make the containing Lums worth twice as much.
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  Murfy can hit bugs on the wall and other environmental objects for more Lums.
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  Murfy can cut ropes for the player to swing from.
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  Murfy can tickle enemies.
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  By tickling enemies, they give the player twice the amount of Lums.

In Rayman Adventures and Rayman Mini

Murfy as he appears 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 both titles he wears a new costume in the style of the game, similarly to Rayman, Barbara, and Globox.

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  Murfy as he appears in Rayman Adventures and Rayman Mini, modded into Rayman Legends.
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  Murfy as he appears in Rayman Adventures and Rayman Mini, modded into Rayman Legends.
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  Murfy as he appears in Rayman Adventures and Rayman Mini, modded into Rayman Legends.

In Rayman: The Board Game

Murfy is set to appear as a playable character in Rayman: The Board Game. Like all of the other figures, his figure uses his appearance in the UbiArt games. He, along with the Teensy Queen, will be included in a 5-6 player expansion pack. To give off the illusion of flight, his figure is shown pulling up what is likely a turnip. An alternate, Kickstarter-exclusive figure of him flying (with a green streak being used to give off the illusion of flight) was also revealed as the sixth lucky ticket and will be included with all pledges that have a copy of the base game.

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  Murfy as he appears in Rayman: The Board Game.
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  Murfy's alternate figure.

In other games

Brawlhalla

Rayman's loyal guide, back from the Glade of Dreams to fight by your side!

—In-game description, Brawlhalla

Murfy appears in the fighting game Brawlhalla as a Companion, flying beside the player and reacting to different events during a match. He was added to the game in patch 9.11 as part of the "Epic Rayman" event and can be purchased for 200 Mammoth Coins.

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  Detailed view of Murfy in Brawlhalla

Cameos

• During the Baby Football minigame in Rayman Revolution, Murfy can be seen as the mascot for a toothpaste that is being advertised beside the pitch, named "Fresh Smile".
• Although Murfy is in 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.
• 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.

Gallery

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  A redesign of Murfy by Giacomo Boni

Trivia

• 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.