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{{quote|The waters of ''Donkey Kong Country'' are infested with many sharks!|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' manual, page 30}}
'''Chomps''', also named '''Sharks''',<ref>{{cite|quote=Sharks, croctopi and pearl-spitting clams are just a few of an apes{{sic}} not-so-favourite things!|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special)|page=14|publisher=EMAP|language=en-gb}}</ref> are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. These {{wp|tiger shark}}-like creatures patrol the waters of [[Donkey Kong Island]]. They have a smaller variant, [[Chomps Jr.]]
'''Chomps''', also named '''Sharks''',<ref>"Sharks, croctopi and pearl-spitting clams are just a few of an apes{{sic}} not-so-favourite things!''" - ''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special), page 14.</ref> are underwater shark enemies who populate the waters of [[Donkey Kong Island]]. They resemble {{wp|tiger shark}}s and swim at moderate speed, biting any [[Kong]] upon contact. They have a smaller variant, known as [[Chomps Jr.]] Chomps first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
[[File:DKC-CoralCapers-Chomps.png|thumb|A Chomps in Coral Capers]]
Chomps are enemies in ''Donkey Kong Country''. Their large size has no bearing on their strength, since they both act like [[Bitesize]]s, swimming around in a slightly wavy fashion and damaging the Kongs on contact. Chomps can be defeated only from being stabbed by [[Enguarde]].
[[File:Y-Chomps.png|thumb|left|A Chomps next to the letter Y in the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color remake]]]]
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Chomps are encountered in three of the four underwater stages: [[Coral Capers]], [[Clam City]], and [[Croctopus Chase]]. Although Chomps are larger than some underwater enemies, such as [[Bitesize]]s, they are as strong as them. Chomps are the slowest moving underwater enemy, although their height compensates for this because it is easier for the Kongs hit into them. Like Bitesizes and Chomps Jrs., Chomps swim around in a slightly wavy fashion. They can only be defeated from [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]]'s stab attack.
 
In the [[Game Boy Color]] version, a sticker of Chomps with the "Y" letter can be printed from the [[Game Boy Printer]].
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===''Donkey Kong Country'' (comic)===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' (comic)===
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===''Donkey Kong Land''===
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
Chomps return in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', although they borrow the appearance of Chomps Jrs. from the previous game. This is suggested by an official [[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|''Donkey Kong Land'' guide book]] published in Japan, which lists the regular Chomps as an enemy instead of Chomps Jr.
Chomps are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''.<ref name=guide>''{{file link|SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book|page=9|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=1995|language=ja}}''</ref> However, they take on the appearance of a Chomps Jr. These enemies roam the submerged parts of [[Kremlantis]] and cannot be defeated, like the other underwater enemies. However, there are {{file link|Chomps - DKL Unused Death Sprite.png|unused sprites}} for defeating a Chomps.<ref>[[tcrf:Donkey Kong Land#Chomps Jr.|TCRF article]]</ref>
 
[[File:Chomps - DKL Unused Death Sprite.png|thumb|left|32px]]
Chomps roam the submerged parts of [[Kremlantis]], being found in [[Kremlantis Kaos]], [[Chomp's Coliseum]], and [[Nautilus Chase]]. Like the other underwater enemies, Chomps cannot be defeated because of Enguarde's absence from the game. Despite this, there are unused defeat sprites for Chomps in the game.<ref>[[tcrf:Donkey Kong Land#Chomps Jr.|TCRF article]]</ref>


===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
[[File:Chomps DKBarrelBlast.png|thumb|left|A Chomps from ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'']]
Chomps are obstacles in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. They are encountered in the underwater sections of [[Salty Sea (race course)|Salty Sea]], [[Shimmering Sea]], and [[Open Ocean]]. Chomps are much bigger, though they can still be defeated from one hit. Electrified Chomps also appear on Open Ocean. Like normal Chomps, they can be defeated in one hit, but the Chomps will also electrocute a racer and make them lose their speed, unless the racer attacked it while invincible.
Chomps reappear as enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', during the underwater sections of [[Salty Sea (race course)|Salty Sea]], [[Shimmering Sea]], and [[Open Ocean]]. They are much bigger and look more intimidating than before, but can still be defeated from a single hit. Electrified Chomps are also found on Open Ocean. Like normal Chomps, they can be defeated in one hit, but the Chomps will also electrocute a racer and make them lose their speed, unless the racer attacked it while invincible.


===Unused appearances===
===Unused appearances===
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Several Chomps are seen in the trailer for ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'' in the background of the logo, and underwater when [[Tiny Kong]] and Diddy Kong are riding on a regular [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] and a purple Enguarde.
Several Chomps are seen in the trailer for ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'' in the background of the logo, and underwater when [[Tiny Kong]] and Diddy Kong are riding on a regular [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] and a purple Enguarde.
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In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Chomps are encountered in three of the four underwater stages: [[Coral Capers]], [[Clam City]], and [[Croctopus Chase]].
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
{{DKC GBA enemy
|name=Chomps
|image=[[File:Chomps - DKC GBA Sprite.png]]
|worlds=[[Kongo Jungle]]<br>[[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]]<br>[[Gorilla Glacier]]
|levels=[[Coral Capers]]<br>[[Clam City]]<br>[[Croctopus Chase]]
|page=2
|photo_location=In [[Slipslide Ride]], at the top of a blue [[rope]].
|dk_attack=2500
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{{multilang profile
|type=manual
|Eng=The waters of ''Donkey Kong Country'' are infested with many sharks!<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' manual|page=30|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref>}}
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
;Level appearances
*[[Kremlantis Kaos]]
*[[Chomp's Coliseum]]
*[[Nautilus Chase]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
Chomps Rear DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Chomps Rear DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Chomps Back DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Chomps.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Chomps.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Chomps_-_DKL_Sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
Chomps_-_DKL_Sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
Y-Chomps.png|{{iw|nwiki|Game Boy Printer}} graphic in the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|first remake]]
Chomps DKBarrelBlast.png|''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=チョンプス<ref>''[[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book]]''</ref>
|Jap=チョンプス<ref name=guide/>
|JapR=Chonpusu
|JapR=Chonpusu
|JapM=Chomps
|JapM=Chomps
|Fre=Chomps
|Fre=Chomps
|Spa=Chomps
|Spa=Chomps
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Revision as of 11:01, July 15, 2024

This article is about the shark enemies in the Donkey Kong franchise. For other uses, see Chomp (disambiguation).
Chomps
Chomps from Donkey Kong Country
Artwork of a Chomps from Donkey Kong Country
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007)
Variants

Chomps, also named Sharks,[1] are enemies introduced in Donkey Kong Country. These tiger shark-like creatures patrol the waters of Donkey Kong Island. They have a smaller variant, Chomps Jr.

History

Donkey Kong Country

Chomps are enemies in Donkey Kong Country. Their large size has no bearing on their strength, since they both act like Bitesizes, swimming around in a slightly wavy fashion and damaging the Kongs on contact. Chomps can be defeated only from being stabbed by Enguarde.

Donkey Kong Country (comic)

Chompses and Clambos in the Club Nintendo comic adaptation of Donkey Kong Country
Two Chomps in the Club Nintendo comic

In the Club Nintendo comic adaptation of Donkey Kong Country, two Chomps try to attack Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. They are supposedly a part of the "Chomp Police". This seems to be a self-promoted position, given that the other underwater creatures dislike them.

Donkey Kong Land

Chomps are enemies in Donkey Kong Land.[2] However, they take on the appearance of a Chomps Jr. These enemies roam the submerged parts of Kremlantis and cannot be defeated, like the other underwater enemies. However, there are unused spritesMedia:Chomps - DKL Unused Death Sprite.png for defeating a Chomps.[3]

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

Chomps are obstacles in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. They are encountered in the underwater sections of Salty Sea, Shimmering Sea, and Open Ocean. Chomps are much bigger, though they can still be defeated from one hit. Electrified Chomps also appear on Open Ocean. Like normal Chomps, they can be defeated in one hit, but the Chomps will also electrocute a racer and make them lose their speed, unless the racer attacked it while invincible.

Unused appearances

Donkey Kong Racing

Several Chomps are seen in the trailer for Donkey Kong Racing in the background of the logo, and underwater when Tiny Kong and Diddy Kong are riding on a regular Enguarde and a purple Enguarde.

In Donkey Kong Country, Chomps are encountered in three of the four underwater stages: Coral Capers, Clam City, and Croctopus Chase.

Profiles and statistics

Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Chomps
Chomps sprite in the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country Worlds Kongo Jungle
Vine Valley
Gorilla Glacier 		Levels Coral Capers
Clam City
Croctopus Chase
Scrapbook page 2
Photograph location In Slipslide Ride, at the top of a blue rope. DK Attack point value 2500
  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      The waters of Donkey Kong Country are infested with many sharks![4]

Donkey Kong Land

Level appearances

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Chomps.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Chomps[?] -
Spanish Chomps[?] -

References

  1. ^ "Sharks, croctopi and pearl-spitting clams are just a few of an apes[sic] not-so-favourite things!" – Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special). EMAP (British English). Page 14.
  2. ^ a b Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide BookMedia:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg
  3. ^ TCRF article
  4. ^ Nintendo (1994). Donkey Kong Country manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 30.
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Donkey Kong Country (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country (GBC) / Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong • Candy Kong
Items and objects Animal token • Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Big Animal Token • Continue Barrel • Donkey Kong Balloon (red · green · blue) • DK Barrel • Exit • Fuel Canister • Jumbo Barrel • K-O-N-G Letters • Minecart • Mini Animal Token • On & Off Barrel • Steel keg • Stop & Go Barrel • Tire • TNT Drum
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Winky • Squawks • Expresso
Bosses Very Gnawty • Master Necky • Queen B. • Really Gnawty • Dumb Drum • Master Necky Snr. • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Bitesize • Chomps • Chomps Jr. • Clambo • Croctopus • Gnawty • Klaptrap • Klump • Krash • Kritter • Krusha • Manky Kong • Mini-Necky • Necky • Rock Kroc • Slippa • Squidge • Zinger
Obstacles Black drum • Mincer • Oil drum
Worlds Kongo Jungle • Monkey Mines • Vine Valley • Gorilla Glacier • Kremkroc Industries, Inc. • Chimp Caverns • Gangplank Galleon
Music DK Island Swing • Bonus Room Blitz • Simian Segue • Aquatic Ambiance • Gang-Plank Galleon
Other Ask Uncle Tusk • Cold Crossword Challenge • Create-N-Send A Donkey Kong Country Family Portrait • DK Attack • DK Jamz • Donkey Kong Country: Exposed • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Go Ape! • Kremling Krushin • Media • Nintendo Music • Pre-release and unused content • Primate Poll • Read the unfinished Donkey Kong Country story...and finish the adventure! • Staff • Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
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Donkey Kong Land
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong
Items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Blast Barrel • Buddy Barrel • Continue Point • End of stage • KONG Letters • Kong Token • Steel keg • Life Balloon • TNT Barrel
Animal Friends Expresso • Rambi
Bosses Wild Sting • Giant Clam • Hard Hat • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Basket of snakes • Chomps • Clambo • Fangfish • Flapper • Gloop • Gnawty • Hogwash the Flying Pig • Klaptrap • Kritter • Krusha • Mincer • Mini-Necky • Necky • Nemo • Slippa • Swirlwind • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! Jungle Jaunt • Freezing Fun • Simian Swing • Deck Trek • Rope Ravine • Tire Trail • Riggin' Rumble • Congo Carnage • Arctic Barrel Arsenal • Wild Sting Fling
Kremlantis Tricky Temple • Kremlantis Kaos • Reef Rampage • Snake Charmer's Challenge • Chomp's Coliseum • Nautilus Chase • Swirlwind Storm • Seabed Showdown
Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds Pot Hole Panic • Mountain Mayhem • Track Attack • Spiky Tire Trail • Sky High Caper • Landslide Leap • Collapsing Clouds • Mad Mole Holes
Big Ape City Construction Site Fight • Kong Krazy • Balloon Barrage • Fast Barrel Blast • Skyscraper Caper • Button Barrel Blast • Oil Drum Slum • K. Rool's Kingdom
Miscellaneous Ask Uncle Tusk
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