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Dead Fox (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in
1989
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✪ Reviewed on March 14, 2026
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The Japanese version of Code Name Viper under a different title. Snappy and well-built infiltration action-platformer. Solid mechanics, convincing paramilitary atmosphere. Identical to its western release, excellent.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
Run-and-gun featuring a secret agent on a mission in dangerous enemy zones. Released in Japan. Agent in side-scrolling view with varied weapons and infiltration levels. A little-known original run-and-gun on Famicom.

Dead Fox review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB 📅22/12/1989
Published by Capcom

Dead Fox (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $13 Q6 complete
 $33 Q10 new
 $107 !
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Is Dead Fox still worth playing in 2026?

A Capcom run-and-gun, Dead Fox sends a secret agent on a mission behind enemy lines, across snappy side-view shooting levels mixing varied weapons and vehicle phases. The sustained pace, the arsenal and the military action mood make it a solid horizontal shooter, in the studio's recognized craft. The difficulty stays tough and the formula classic for the genre. An estimable pick for fans of NES run-and-gun and lovers of Capcom action productions.

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