Psycho Fox Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Platformer

Psycho Fox

SystemSega Master System
Released1989
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperTokai Engineering
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Tokai Engineering and published by SEGA, Psycho Fox arrived on the Sega Master System in 1989 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 3 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1989 include Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, King's Quest I and ALF. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Psycho Fox is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Psycho Fox is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Psycho Fox gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Psycho Fox cheats & codes

33 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C0-1609
Start With BirdFly00C0-1C03
Rapid Fire BirdFly (Instant Return)00C0-B701
Unlimited Money (Turn Off To Finish Betting)00C0-1905
Unlimited Potions00C0-1B09
Unlimited Effigies00C0-1809

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Psycho Fox walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Psycho Fox FAQ

When did Psycho Fox come out on the Master System?

Psycho Fox was released for the Sega Master System in 1989.

Who made Psycho Fox?

It was developed by Tokai Engineering and published by SEGA.

Is Psycho Fox multiplayer?

No. Psycho Fox is a single-player game.

How long does Psycho Fox take to play?

As an action game, Psycho Fox typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Psycho Fox on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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