Chain Chomps are an enemy in the Mario franchise originating in Super Mario Bros. 3. For those unfamiliar with the enemy, Chain Chomps are spherical metal entities with sharp gnashing teeth. Further, they are typically attached to something by a long chain, reminiscent of an angry bulldog eager to attack oncoming passersby.

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These enemies have appeared in previous Paper Mario games, often as enemies, in keeping with Paper Mario’s general adherence to Mario lore. However, it appears as though players can pet Chain Chomps in Paper Mario: The Origami King, according to a clip tweeted by the Paper Mario UK Twitter account. The clip can be seen below.

Although the clip above is short, it shows Mario and two of his companions, Olivia and Bobby the Bob-omb, approaching a sleeping Chain Chomp. Olivia then pets the Chain Chomp, praising it as one would praise a dog, which employs the witty humor the Paper Mario series is known for.

However, players have yet to see how Paper Mario: The Origami King stands with the series altogether. Many players have found that the series has lost its way since the Nintendo GameCube’s Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which proved to be an early pinnacle for the series. The new installment’s first review from Famitsu indicates that it is a quality game, though it is worth noting that the review score is on par with previous games like Paper Mario: Color Splash, which many players didn’t care for.

Yet, The Origami King is taking a few different approaches to distinguish itself from previous games. For example, the ring-based battle system refreshes the turn-based gameplay with the ability to line up enemies for attacks on groups of them. While these aren’t the turn-based mechanics many adored in The Thousand-Year Door, it could help give the game a unique identity within the Paper Mario series.

Paper Mario: The Origami King will launch July 17, 2020 on Nintendo Switch.

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