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Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard

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42%Game Brain Score
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46% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard is a single player action game. It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and was released on June 6, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard" , players help SPY Fox save the world's ketchup supply by navigating his M.E.S.S. through various environments. They must collect tomatoes and destroy robots created by the evil King Konglomerate in challenging arcade-style games designed for kids aged 5 to 10. This action-packed game features fast-paced gameplay, lovable characters, and high-quality animation that fans of Humongous Entertainment have come to expect.

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46%
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grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game brings back nostalgic memories for players who enjoyed the original Spy Fox games.
  • It is enjoyable for kids and can serve as a stepping stone for them to explore other games.
  • The gameplay is fun and challenging, especially when dealing with the overwhelming number of robot probes.
  • The gameplay is repetitive, with levels feeling very similar and lacking variety.
  • Controls are clunky and limit movement options, making the game less enjoyable.
  • Players expecting a story-driven experience like previous Spy Fox titles will be disappointed, as this game feels more like a mini-game.
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around Spy Fox's mission to thwart the plans of King Konglomo, a parody character who aims to eliminate ketchup in favor of mustard by stealing tomatoes. However, many users feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and lacks the engaging storytelling found in previous Spy Fox games, with a repetitive soundtrack and a plot that feels abandoned by the end. Overall, players recommend exploring other titles in the series for a more satisfying story experience.

    • “The plot is about a mustard company CEO named King Konglomo (yes, he is a parody of King Kong) who is fed up that consumers are preferring ketchup over mustard.”
    • “Spy Fox must go on a global quest to destroy all of King Konglomo's robot probes that are stealing all of the tomatoes.”
    • “Here, Spy Fox is on a mission to stop the dastardly King Konglomerate from stealing all of the world's tomatoes to eliminate all of the world's ketchup and force everyone to use mustard instead!”
    • “Even the music hardly ever changes, and what little plot there is is abandoned by the end of the game.”
    • “Thought this was a story... this is not a story game like the other Spy Fox games!”
    • “I recommend playing the real Spy Fox story-based games.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive nature, with every level feeling identical and lacking variety. Additionally, the controls are described as old and unpolished, making certain mechanics, like jet gameplay, more challenging to manage than in the past. Overall, players feel that the potential for an engaging gameplay loop has been squandered.

    • “The controls feel old and unpolished; even if they are functional, the gameplay is repetitive and there’s no more to it than meets the eye.”
    • “The only thing I can find myself disliking is the jet gameplay; I find it a little harder to control than I used to, but it's been a while.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect to be somewhat tedious, but overall, it is neither particularly frustrating nor exceptionally rewarding.

    • “A little tedious, but really nothing so terrible or great about it.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its lack of variation, contributing to a monotonous experience that parallels the game's underdeveloped plot. Overall, it fails to enhance the gameplay or narrative effectively.

    • “Even the music hardly ever changes, and what little plot there is is abandoned by the end of the game.”
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Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard is a action game.

Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard was released on June 6, 2014.

Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard was developed by Humongous Entertainment.

Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard has received neutral reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its story.

Spy Fox In: Hold the Mustard is a single player game.

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