| Chain Chomp | |
|---|---|
| Mario character | |
 Artwork of a Chain Chomp from Mario Party 8 | |
| First Episode Appearance | Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) |
| Created by | Shigeru Miyamoto |
Chain Chomps, known in Japan as Wanwan[lower-alpha 1] (Japanese onomatopoeia for a barking sound), are metal, barking ball-and-chain-like video-game creatures that are restrained by chains. When not held back by chains, they are sometimes referred to as just Chomps. In their game appearances, Chain Chomps constantly strain against the chain holding them, attempting to break free and bite anything that passes close by.
Development[]
Chain Chomps were inspired by a childhood experience of Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, where a dog tried to attack him. The dog lunged at him, but was jerked back by its leash just as the dog snapped at Miyamoto inches in front of his face.[1] In a 2017 interview, it was revealed that Chain Chomps were originally going to be in Super Mario World, as evidenced by a pre-release sprite sheet.[2]
Appearances[]
Super Mario series[]
The first 3D appearance of Chain Chomp, in the game Super Mario 64. The Chain Chomp is chained to a wooden pole guarding a star behind bars.
Chain Chomps made their debut in Super Mario Bros. 3.[3] Chain Chomps and its different variations appear in all of the Mario RPG games. In games such as Super Mario 64,[4] Super Mario Sunshine,[5] New Super Mario Bros., Super Paper Mario,[6] and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Chain Chomps can be set free from their chains by ground pounding on their post. Otherwise, they are often indestructible.[7][8] Chain Chomps also appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash as a special item for Baby Mario and Baby Luigi and an obstacle on circuit courses, and reappeared as an obstacle in Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Wii. Also in Mario Kart Wii, a Chain Chomp has its own battle arena known as Chain Chomp Wheel. Chain Chomps are also seen on Rainbow Road in Mario Kart 64,[9] repeatedly biting their way over the course trying to hit the player. Chain Chomps also appear without chains, such as in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, where they are seen at first from afar, then lunge high into the air and drop down suddenly, creating a huge crater in the ground.
There are also gigantic species called "Chomp Sharks,"[lower-alpha 2] in which the Chomps chase the player, by "eating" the platform Yoshi is running on until it hits a solid surface. Beginning in Super Mario Bros. 3, some games feature a version of the Chain Chomp appears that has fireballs for a chain and can fly known as Fire Chomps or Flame Chomps.[lower-alpha 3][10] In Super Mario Galaxy, Chomps are nearly invincible monsters that roll along a predetermined path. In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Silver Chomps[lower-alpha 4] pursue Mario.[11] Chain Chomps appeared again in Super Mario Odyssey as characters that could be "captured" and manipulated,[12] Mario Tennis Aces, where Chain Chomp is one of the playable characters and their special shot has them spin rapidly and fire a powerful shot.[13] and Super Mario Party on the minigames.[14] Chain Chomps also appeared in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle DLC.[15] Chain Chomps also appeared in New Super Mario Bros. U crossover Puzzle & Dragons Z.[16]
Other[]
Outside the Mario games, Chain Chomps appear in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 animated series. They also appear in various installments of The Legend of Zelda series of games (the first of these being in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening),[17] as well as Yoshi's Woolly World,[18] and in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an assist trophy.[19]
Reception[]
According to Polygon, Chain Chomp was ranked as one of the best characters to be played in Mario Tennis Aces.[20] GameDaily listed Chain Chomp as number 14 on their top 25 most ferocious enemies, stating that "While most Chain Chomps are leashed, some do manage to break their bonds and wreck havoc".[21] It was also described by IGN's Audrey Drake as one of the best Mario enemies, stating that "where you had to figure out how to dodge them in a 3D space fast before all of your health went bye-bye".[22]
A variety of Mario-related merchandise depicting Chain Chomps have been produced over the years by Nintendo; this merchandise includes lamps,[23] plush toys,[24] T-shirt,[25] Beanies[26] and cat beds.[27] A parody sculpture of the music video of "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus including Chain Chomp and Princess Peach has been made by custom figurine artist Kodykoala.[28]
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Sheff, David (1993). Game Over. Random House. ISBN 0-679-40469-4. https://archive.org/details/gameoverhowninte00shef.
- ↑ Wawro, Alex (28 September 2017). "Have a look at Nintendo's early prototype for Yoshi".
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "25 Hidden Things Even Super Fans Missed In Super Mario Bros. 3". TheGamer. 21 August 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "'Super Mario 64: Ocarina of Time' is the perfect Nintendo mashup". Engadget.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Super Mario Odyssey Capture List - all abilities and every capture in the game listed". 30 October 2017.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Wong, Kevin (30 August 2016). "Super Paper Mario Is A Role-Playing Game About Nintendo". Kotaku.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Stuart, Keith (13 September 2010). "Super Mario Bros: 25 Mario facts for the 25th anniversary". The Guardian.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Chain Chomp - New Super Mario U Wiki Guide - IGN". IGN.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy". 10 June 1998. Archived from the original on 10 June 1998. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ GameXplain. (April 27, 2015). Yoshi's Woolly World Analysis - Nintendo Direct & Screenshots (Secrets & Hidden Details).
- ↑ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. Super Mario Sunshine Prima Official Strategy Guide. Page 20.
- ↑ Wong, Kevin (15 June 2018). "Every Super Mario Odyssey Transformation, Ranked". Kotaku.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Mario Tennis Aces - Chain Chomp & Spike Gameplay - IGN.com" – via www.ign.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Super Mario Party Announced for Nintendo Switch, Launches This Year". Game Rant. 12 June 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle DLC Trailer Shows Sleeping Chain Chomps And A Surrounded Toad". 18 October 2017.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "'Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition' struggles to make free-to-play games worth a higher price of admission - The Washington Post". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/06/09/puzzles-dragons-z-super-mario-bros-edition-struggles-to-make-free-to-play-games-worth-a-higher-price-of-admission.
- ↑ "No piece of music has ever moved me as much as Midna's Lament in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess". destructoid. 8 July 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Yoshi's Woolly World's Chain Chomp Level Is The Best". 26 October 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Smash Ultimate Assist Trophy List - Complete List of Assist Trophies". GameRevolution. 6 December 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Radulovic, Petrana (5 June 2018). "Mario Tennis Aces characters, ranked by the internet". Polygon.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Top 25 Mario Enemies Gallery and Images - GameDaily". 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Mario's Best Enemies". 26 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "This Super Mario Chain Chomp lamp is totally off the hook". The Daily Dot. 2 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "This Super Mario Plush Chain Chomp just needs a hug". The Daily Dot. 27 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Uniqlo's new line of Nintendo T-shirts features stylish Super Mario, Splatoon designs". Japan Today.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Merchoid's Official Nintendo Beanies Will Keep Your Bonce Warm This November". 16 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "This Chain Chomp cat bed is amazing". destructoid. 6 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "She Came in Like a Chain Chomp - Win a Miley Cyrus-Inspired Princess Peach Figurine". Hardcore Gamer. 21 April 2014.
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